Cornerstone Memories

We've returned from Cornerstone Festival--a weeklong adventure of camping, including music concerts, seminars, and hot weather. We ventured to Bushnell, IL along with our 4 teenagers (including one exchange student from Thailand). While there, I became acquainted with blogging, and here is my first online attempt!

Cornerstone is a myriad of Christian music--concerts in tents--ranging from pop to swing to rap to heavy metal. Our 15-year-son fit in quite well, sporting his blue six-inch mohawk. Before Cornerstone, I had begged him to cut it for my nephew's wedding which was right before the festival. But, he promised to do it when we got home, and yesterday I found his long blue spikes in the garbage can and my son with a long face, grieving the loss of his locks. I know there's always next year, and I'm enjoying his neat trimmed look for the moment.

This was Cornerstone's 20th anniversary festival, and we thorougly enjoyed the "birthday bash" on the main stage, featuring bands/artists such as Ashley Cleveland, Reliant K, Steve Taylor, and video clips from various bands that have been at Cornerstone during its colorful history. Our favorite was Steve Taylor, as we have been fans of his for years. We all wondered if the 45-year-old was going to do a repeat of an early Cornerstone appearance where he jumped into the audience, and, trying to avoid a small child at the last minute, he jumped aside and finished his set with a broken ankle. No jumping this year (off stage, that is) but he gave an entertaining and lively performance.

We can't wait for next year! For more information, visit cornerstonefestival.com

Suzi