Driving at Night
Dan & I went up to Maryland this weekend for Mike & Sarah’s wedding shower. After the shower, I drove us back home to Richmond, and most of our drive was after the sun had set. Although I was only able to see a few yards of highway lit by the headlights, I was able to travel the 1oo+ miles necessary to get home. We made the trip home, a few yards at a time. I had never really thought about that until I heard Anne Lamott talk recently. It was a quote she shared by someone I can’t remember.
I’ve been thinking about Jarrett constantly today. It’s been about a year since I last saw him. This time last year he was on spring break and he came to Richmond for a visit. I’m dumbfounded as how a year has gone by. I guess it is much like driving at night. Each morning I wake up and I’m able to see the few hours ahead of me. I travel through those hours not knowing how I will ever be able to get through tomorrow, or next week. Hour by hour, or, depending on the day, minute by minute, and I’ve somehow traveled a year.
Update: I found the quote…
“It’s like driving a car at night. You never see further than your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” by E.L. Doctorow
