I once had a friend, a theologian, who wrote a paper on the “Theology of Driving”. I do not remember much from the paper except she was serious about the subject.
Today was a very busy day, prayer vigil for another homicide victim and faith sharing hour here this morning. Around 12:30pm I help my African niece moved two large chairs to her new apartment and then the driving began. My grandson Dustin plays quarterback and linebacker for his seventh grade middle school football team. He had a home game today in Pulaski that I was determined to make one game and this was it. I got back to house later than expected, grabbed my camera, or so I thought, and headed north.
Driving on a sunny fall day when the leaves are in full color is actually fairly relaxing. Listening to news and music on the radio, focusing on the road and scenery occupies all your senses which can free your mind from stray thoughts and worries. It is a long drive and I got there after the first quarter. The other team took an early lead and my grandson’s team fought back but lost by one touchdown at the end.
The football field was surrounded by beautiful fall trees. However, when I got there I noticed that I did not have my camera so was reduced to taking a few so, so pictures with my phone camera. (See below)
Nevertheless the game was interesting and afterwards my grandson, daughter-in-law and granddaughter when to pick up my oldest grandson whose junior varsity soccer game in Green Bay and have dinner. We were joined by my son, a police detective, for his dinner break.
After dinner I started the long drive back. At night the visual aspect of driving is not so exciting so more of the senses were focused on listening to radio and feel of the hands on steering wheel. After I got home I was tired but relaxed in mind and spirit. Driving can be a way to let the mind go and focus on the senses, a type of praying behind the wheel.
Football Fall Day
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