Baker City Turkey Trot

Sherrill and I decided to walk the Baker City Turkey Trot together this Thanksgiving. The Turkey Trot is one of the very few organized runs that take place in Baker City. It is a 5k run, but we decided to just walk it.

There were lots of walkers as well as runners. It was lots of fun and a surprising number of people turned out for the event. It was very chilly, around 20 to 25 degrees, but we just bundled up and started walking. It was a very clear day, so as the sun came out it wasn't so cold at all.

We had a real good group of people turn out with us from the church. In the above picture you see Sherrill's good friends and walking partners Jonet and Jessica.

The Bowers family turned out in force. Here's Sylvia and Lena or Stella, I have a hard time telling them apart because they are twins. Also, Dad, Bruce Bowers, as well as Franklin were all there.









The Maddox Family made a good showing as well, with Dad, Greg, Daughter Amy, and Amy's little one, Isaiah.
Amy did a great job pushing the stroller all the way. Greg hung in there supporting her and obviously enjoying every step of the way. That's also Emma and Dallas who joined them near the end.


That wasn't all! We were also joined by the Coles, Don and Glenda. They did a great job considering they are just a little bit "older" than the rest of us. They are a great encouragement to us all, showing us that you don't have to let age slow you down too much.

It was kind of sad for Sherrill and I being away from our own kids and family for Thanksgiving Day, but all in all, with church family, and a beautiful day, we had lots of fun.

The Bible tells us to "Rejoice in the Lord always!" And we rejoiced because of the blessing of beautiful weather and good friends. Baker City is a great place to live, and Thanksgiving Day 2008 was a great day.

May God Bless You All! Not on just Thanksgiving Day, but every day.