In a message dated 08/29/2000 9:31:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ElaineDecker@cs.com writes: << The one good thing about belonging to the Bearse-L List is that I have met so many new cousins and friends and I enjoyed it until one of our own got hurt. >> This list brought us all together, I am grateful for that. The reunion was the beginning for me and then an invite here... I know feelings have been hurt and I do appreciate the loving support that I have received from cousins that have never even met me...... We have a few blocks in our genealogy path but we are working together for answers, Like prior to Gauche. All of this will take time, $$ and working together. supporting each other and I want to thank and encourage you all!! Whether you were born a Bearse or the lucky duck to marry one of us...heehee, if you are interested in the family history we are here for you!! I bet some of you have family bibles and neat memorabilia we want to hear about. Stories etc!! It is wonderful passing on dates and info... look in myfamily and see the family trees others have posted, I bet you find info you need... thanks again for the support and love of a stranger that you feel you know because we have shared so much.. Wendy