... a bypass route, detouring around the city of Detroit through the city's northern suburbs ..." full of tunnels and channels of concrete.
– en.wikipedia.org
On this scary Halloween night, with winter approaching, I think of driving in heavy traffic back and forth between our apartment and Roseville, MI. I believe most Michiganders have mutually agreed to drive in concert like a close congregation. Snuggling up makes sense if you want to fit more cars on the road so more people arrive at destinations sooner. Some skillful drivers seem overeager to join loved ones on the other side. It's downright scary to us seniors!
There are approximately 696 members in our amazing Roseville Ward (congregation), many of whom need our encouragement and help to attend Church. Could there be a correlation?
On the way home last Sunday, after visiting five member families, we discovered life above and beyond the concrete corridor. It was slow and refreshing as we drove west on tree-lined surface streets. In life, it's good to enjoy the scenery along the way, so to speak.
staying ahead of the pack
slowing down for a change
