Day 244: Thanksgiving Day "Race To The Rock" in Bethesda

 It's our first Thanksgiving in Bethesda and we couldn't have more to be thankful for!  Although we do miss not seeing the Rinck family on the holiday.....
this quick little blog-ditty can hardly express the joy and gratitude we are all feeling as we celebrate the holiday with Marcia,  the Cutler sibs, lots of cousins, and our newest family member, Miss Indie.
Indeed we are all blessed.
And thanks to Abigail, the day got started with a short road race that is organized each Thanksgiving Day by one of the Rosen-Cut neighbors who has a longstanding and inspiring relationship with a family still living in Nepal.  According to the race promotional literature, "Race to The Rock allows  our small community to make a big difference....every year. The race benefits the Kaski Oral Health Care Project and Gaky's Light Education.  Since 2006, EVA Nepal, with the help of residents and businesses in Bethesda, has provided dental care and college scholarships to over 6,400 people in Nepal." 
The Sherborn Cuts, all together for the first time in months, were privileged to be a part of the event. We met some wonderful people who are dedicated to a most deserving cause as oral hygiene is something we often take for granted in the states.  Daddy, Sophia and Abigail volunteered to set up for the race and Daddy even served as a route monitor so the racers didn't get lost in the hills of Greenwich Forest!  Dale, Sarah, Abigail, Jacob, Bianca, Olivia, Sophia and Mum all ran the race and enjoyed the neighborhood cheer and friendship.  Where was Michael, you might ask?  Home attending to the consummate host/hostess duties before greeting us at the official Award's Ceremony!!
At the finish, there were raffle prizes (Sophia won a gift certificate to a local bakery which she has already redeemed with her Uncle) as well as a silent auction and beautiful hand made scarves, hats and purses for purchase, all brought to town from Nepal, personally, by the race coordinators.  I plan to enjoy my gorgeous aqua/teal scarf that will always remind me of this special event.  We were thrilled to be a part of an effort that is so close to the home and hearts of the Rosen-Cut family....a very special family who are truly the type of people that give of their time, talents and treasure, everyday, in every way, to make the world a better place. 
We love them so much.

www.evanepal.org