Did I ever get around to mentioning the
winner of the Turkey Bowl 2019 Turkey Ball Trophy? That’s not a misprint, by the way. The trophy is a Nerf football spray-painted
gold with gold tail feathers, all mounted on a trophy placard. It is beautiful. The trophy is awarded every year to the
individual or individuals who best exemplify the true characteristics – the
utter essence – of the Turkey Bowl spirit.
First the runners-up. One goes to Luke for his flying gain of massive
yardage (in the arms of his Dad). And then there was the Speed Demon himself,
Brennan who made his first ever Turkey Bowl reception and turned on the blinding
speed.
But this year’s winners are … drum roll
here …
Cailyn and Micah for their masterful
display of Synchronized Ducking.
A long pass floated lazily through the air
toward them, and as it reached their realm of influence, Cailyn ducked one
direction and Micah went the other - in a perfectly synchronized movement
worthy of an Olympic medal … well, in swimming.
Their nomination was entered by Uncle Josh, who saw the whole thing up
close and personal. Some say he may or
may not have been a third component to the synchronization, because he did avoid
any attempt to field the ball himself, simply squatting down and turning to
gaze in awe and wonder in the direction of the other two.
So there you have it, ladies and
gentlemen. Cailyn and Micah. Synchronized Ducking. Their name will be immortalized on the back
of the Turkey Ball Trophy. As soon as
DadDad finds a sticker to write on …
Matthew 6:3 says, “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what
your right hand is doing.”
Father, thank you for football games for
fun and the people who make it so. Amen.
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