I'd like to say "Merry Christmas" to all too - from Middle Georgia where Bowden's go back to at least the early 1800's. Wayne Bowden Gray, Ga -----Original Message----- From: Ruth Padilla [mailto:ruthptb@tcac.net] Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 9:45 PM To: BOWDEN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: THANKS Merry Christmas Charla! How I wish I had said all those lovely words! I know EXACTLY what you are feeling as this is exactly what has happened to me! A clue there, a clue here....a smile, a pat on the back, someone to read when I just HAVE to tell someone of my new find! The genealogy world is a wonderful place to be....wrapped in love from our friends and new cousins......feeling the spirits of our ancestors smiling upon us.... Merry Christmas Charla and all my new cousins and friends! Ruth