I would like to thank all those people who responded to my computer crash mail. I've been away for the last week and while many had responded in one way or another before I left, I know that I could sit here for a long time saying thank you to all those who have mailed me since then. I have commented to someone in the past on the fact that one of her lists is a much more friendly list than another - and that it is amusing (for want of a better word) to me because I would always consider the people from that particular county to be much more friendly than those from the other. To find similar characteristics in the descendants of people from the various Irish counties is interesting to say the least :-) I am subbed to many lists and when I make a post I know the ones from which there will be a response. So - thank you for all your help. Elaine sent me the following, and I have to admit my computer does or did hold so much - information re genealogy and names of people who I have come to know over the years, some I have met and others I will never meet. Dear Lord: Every single evening As I'm lying here in bed This tiny little prayer Keeps running through my head. God bless my mom and dad, And other family. Keep them warm and safe from harm For they're so close to me. And God, there is one more thing I wish that you could do. Hope you don't mind me asking, Bless my computer too. Now I know that it's not normal To bless a mother board, But listen just a second While I explain to you 'My Lord'. You see, that little metal box Holds more than odds & ends Inside those small compartments Rest so many of my FRIENDS. I know so much about them By the kindness that they give And this little scrap of metal Takes me in to where they live. By faith is how I know them Much the same as you We share in what life brings us And from that our friendship grew. Please, take an extra minute From your duties up above To bless those in my address book That's filled with so much love! Wherever else this prayer may reach To each and every friend, Bless each email inbox And the person who hits send. When you update your heavenly list On your own CD-Rom Remember each who've said this prayer Sent up to God.com. Amen.