Scott Douglas Kemp 1963-2020

How to capture the essence of Scott.  He was one of a kind.  So loving (of everyone!), witty and kind.  He had an innocent faith that allowed him to walk faithfully with God and to share that faith with others.  He read the Bible cover to cover over 25 times and astounded us with his Bible knowledge.  His Downs Syndrome need for routine and "a schedule" sometimes frustrated us but we never wavered in our acceptance of his needs.  His emotions could overflow in a moment and his glasses were often spotted with tears, usually tears of joy.  Music was so important to him and he played his organ daily and could belt out a hymn in his deep booming voice.  Mom deserves much credit for encouraging and pushing Scott to excel.  He would often speak of Heaven with a longing that was real but would add, "but not yet."  He loved life.  Now he receives his great Reward.  Fly high Scott.

A Short Indiana Roadtrip

Bill and I just returned from a 3 day road trip to Northern Indiana.  I found some places to visit on www.roadsideamerica.com.  Our first stop was Mayberry Café in Danville, IN

The cinnamon biscuits and apple butter were our favorite treat.

We traveled on to Parke County and drove two 34 mile routes to 10 covered bridges.  We know it would be beautiful in the fall, but would also be very crowded.  There are 58 covered bridges in this part of Indiana.

Most you could drive through, but not this one.  Don't think I would want too.
There were many tunnels of trees to drive through. I like that :)

Online I saw how beautiful the Basilica of the Sacred Heart Chapel is on the University of Notre Dame campus.  That was on my to do list.  However, we were informed the campus is closed to visitors when classes are in session.  There are barriers up.  This is as close as we got.

This morning we visited the Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion, IN.  My favorite, of course, was  the tigers.

This is not a zoo.  It is a rescue for injured and mistreated animals.  Interesting.

A good stop.

Fall in Vermont & New Hampshire

My sister-in-law Pat Wilson and I just returned from a 10 day trip to Niagara Falls, Vermont & New Hampshire.

Niagara is all power and roar!  Despite the protective ponchos, we got soaked.

The Maid of the Mist took us under the Falls.

We drove through the Adirondack Mtns on a rainy day.  The colors were beautiful.

We crossed into Vermont via the ferry across Lake Champlain.

Vermont - rocks and streams, beautiful leaves, peaceful farmsteads, and covered bridges.

68 percent of the roads in Vermont are dirt..packed so hard it's like pavement.  We loved locating many covered bridges.

Roadside décor.

On the road again.

This gentleman was pleased to tell us about his homestead and show off his Champion Show Dog, a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel.

Many cool little country stores and shops caught our attention.                                                                 

A roadside farmer's market.

Driving on.  So much beauty.

We visited Pat's friend, Dague and his wife and I made a new friend.  Sasha, their bernese mountain dog, recognized the dog lover in me.  She was a beauty.

Classic New England - white church steeples.

We saw this sign a number of times, but no moose.  In fact, in 5 days in Vermont, we saw NO wildlife at all.  Well, we did see one black squirrel.  Otherwise, not-a.  Not even roadkill.

The lakes (ponds in New England lingo) were the bluest of blues.

Just because...  We did see this strange sight.  A zebra and a cow!

It was a grand journey!