From: bhilderson@msn.com Subject: RE: DONAUSCHWABEN-VILLAGES Digest, Vol 7, Issue 95 Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:44:32 -0400 Several years ago while at the Florida Keys Welcome Center for postcards. 3 women got out of the next vehicle with a dog. I said hello and when they answered, with accents. Because of myDonauschwaben ancestors, I asked if they were Donauschwaben, which they didn't recognize. Ever on the lookout for "Us", I mentioned Banat............Their reaction was wonderful.....we did make a connection. The3, Brunhilde, Gerta; and Helga were indeed "Us", we talked for an hour; and their story was of their Motherwith them did flee the Russians. So, 1 of them remained in Germany, 1 emigrated to Canada; and the 3rdto Mexico. We are still in contact. 15 years ago I'd never heard of Donauschwaben. 13 years ago it happened, I met Jody on line...since thenthis wonderful organization has spread the knowledge of our ancestors and their lives over the internet.