I've been researching one line of my family, my gr-gr grandmothers sister for what seems like forever to no avail.  No birth records, only one census, no marriage records and family legend had it that they were a bit of nomads. 

Well, a week and a half ago, I received an email from my brick wall!  Yes, my brick wall is an outstanding 81 years old and the grandchild of my gr-gr grandmothers sister!  I can't believe how much she knows about the family and has shared with me.  I'm so excited!  I always now look forward to her emails, and we have began talking on the phone. 

I literally feel like I've phoned the past....and it's amazing to me that I feel as though I've known her almost my whole life.  What she is sharing with me is nearly one of the best gifts I've ever received.  I just cherish her!  So much so, that she invited me to visit next year, but I'm hoping have a new job in the next week, so I hope to plan that vacation alot sooner!  I'm so excited about sharing what I have with her too!

What a treat and a blessing!