Donna, I have LES here, as I read this post! How wonderful of you to get in touch with your Uncle and now your cousin! I would think that would be some great therapy for you, in a sense!

I would like to add also, since I work with seniors every day.... that EVERYONE has a story, be it good or bad! And I am finding it more and more important that the "story" be in writing so that it is not lost. How wonderful that your family can have the pictures, and some great memories also! Please, take the time to write it down. I am working (not as diligently as I should) on my Father's family tree, and trying to get stories from my Dad about his family. He was an only child, and I am somewhat unclear about the ancestry. I would like to have that commited to paper and in pictures.

Great work Donna! Have fun reminiscing with your cousin, and I am sure the visit will be WONDERFUL!