Dear Ernie, I'm so sorry to hear that you no longer go to the historical society. I finally got my schedule arranged so I can go in September and was very much looking forward to working with you. But, just like all the other researchers, I'll have to learn how to muddle along without you. In behalf of all the people you have helped over the years, especially under such difficult circumstances, I would like to say "Thank you" for your generosity. Lorraine lorraineq@juno.com On Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:09:03 -0000 "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> writes: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: solte > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cou nties.mifflin/1282.38.1.2.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Patti, > > I had brain surgery in October 2005 that left me numb in both arms > and legs.. no pain, no hot or cold feelings. I don't know I'm > injured unless I see red (blood). My neurosurgeon told me I was 4 > weeks from dead when he operated. He did not expect me to be > functional post surgery. I have learned to sit up, walk up to 1600 > feet in 10 minutes, and have limited use of my hands. > I can do look ups for you from my personal library but it will take > time. My books are large and heavy, and my hands are clumsy now. I > only do direct ties to families in order to conserve what strength I > have. In other words, no 5th cousins' father-in-laws' brother. Just > the ones that will help you back in time. > > Most people I've helped before the surgery know what's happened > and limit requests to what they "have" to know to go back one more > generation. > > (I can no longer go to the historical society to print obituaries > from microfilm copies of newspapers. The Mifflin County Historical > Society is more than willing to do surname searches for anyone. They > charge $25, per surname, to search over 30 various sources for you. > I know them well and can verify their skills.) > > I will try to help you, but you have to be patient with my > limitations. I will use your Yahoo account so I can send scans if > necessary. > > Ernie > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If > you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board > URL link above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PAMIFFLI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ____________________________________________________________ Click to compare life insurance rates. Great rates, quick and easy. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m2vyKCWulZyQgHEOZk5uN9hZt7hQ9XNeCGx7VCxvxExUaBs/