Bobbie, When I first started my research years ago, I was fortunate to find two cousins I didn't know I had. They both gave a lot of material that would've taken years on my own to get. I was able to find much more with their help, and was blessed with two new cousins that I felt I had known all my life. Louise Dedman sent me 20 page letters with research, proofs and conclusions that are invaluable. I met her on one of my trips and regarded her as a favorite aunt I had known all my life. Thanks to Joyce Shannon Bridges, they are now on line for everyone to use, Tommie Taylor helped me find material on my Gr-Grandfather Shannon and his parents. They were very gracious, and believed in sharing and spreading the information around to those interested in preserving our heritage. They have inspired me to do the same. I think I get more satisfaction out of doing that, than I do researching. Louise had been researching since the year I was born, 1939. Some time after my visit I learned she had been burgled three times. She had her research in Franklin,Tnn, in the family home, but lived in town. The third time they scattered her papers all over and set fire to the place. What a horrible thing to do! I can relate to how your husband feels and of course, I identify with you. I get a little panicky when I let it pile up on me. I hope someday soon we can find that we are family. Mike