Anna and I were invited to the Fulda Raider's homecoming football game last night, so we went to see how the local boys would fare. It was fun, and it was a good way to spend a warm, late summer evening. Other than the fact it was warm, it was very much like many of the games I went to when Andrew was in the high school band in Bellingham. Here are some odd coincidences; first, the team name is the Raiders, same as Bellingham, second, the team colors are red jerseys with white helmets, same as Bellingham, and third, the team's fight song is "On Wisconsin", same as Bellingham. Another unfortunate coincidence is that the final score was also reminiscent of a Bellingham football game. Fulda lost 34-7 to Dawson-Boyd (wherever they are!) Still, it was fun, we sat with some parents of some of the team members and talked about a lot of stuff that had nothing to do with football, along with the occasional, "Go! Go! Go!" when Fulda finally got a big gain or a nice pass reception. As the year progresses I will fill you in on other community events as we participate and learn the things that make these rural communities tick. For now, Go Raiders, wherever you are! Blogged by Don
3 comments:
I am wondering, did Coach Umbrage offer any refereeing tips at the game?
boB
Actually, I chose not to. But then, it was a pretty well called game, with neither coach getting particularly upset about any of the calls. I spent most of my time wishing that Matt Anderson of Dawson-Boyd had been sick that day, as I think he ran for nearly 200 yards over the course of the game. I think he is a very good running back, unfortunately, he plays for the wrong team! I'm glad you wrote, boB.
Don
I got to thinking about you and Anna sitting there watching FNL, and I became envious. What you are doing in many ways personifies rural ministry. I wistfully think that I would like to do that this year, but because of the distance, will not be able to. Maybe, just maybe, in first call. Thanks for the memories!
boB
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