Raymond, that's an amazing story and I'm sure an amazing friendship. It just goes to show you that sometimes when we go through "trials and tribulations" in our lives, that usually there is a silver lining at the end. We actually have to GO THROUGH it...not just stand at the edge and look in. You went through it, and because of that you had the (what I believe) is the Divine encounter with your friend. Had you not been in that hospital at that time you wouldn't have met him. You wouldn't have started the friendship that led to the computer that led to your research! Your research has helped so many people connect with people from their past...and people from the present. I for one have met my living relatives because of you. I have also met people like Sheila Phillips (who is an angel herself) and have brought my extended family close together because they enjoy hearing about my research and the people that I've met while doing it. You've opened up the world to me. You have helped fill in gaps of who I am because of finding my family. Everything happens for a reason....and I thank God that you followed the path that you did and allowed God to use you as such an important tool to help so many people. Thank you Raymond! Love, Kathy **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)