Hi Kathy
It was me who asked the question regarding contact with the Houchin family - not Marty
As Arranroots has put so well, it was a simple question given you had said somethings that could only have come about through personal contact. I wasn't aware that you had managed to make contact in recent days with the family, so your comments now make sense in that context.
One of the very positive things about RootsChat, which I have seen happen very rarely in other forums, is that people here actually fully engage their minds (and sometimes emotions) on some problems and difficult research. People care about the verification of information so that the original poster really does get answers to questions that they raise, or gets as close as we can possibly manage. People here willingly spend a long time helping out (and in some cases, their own money to look at paid-for resources) to try and get the right information. Marty, as you know, has really been involved with you trying to help you find some answers
Mona's story has caught at all our hearts. We all sincerely hope you might be able to find some conclusive proof for her children and descendents that this is her mother and family. I am not so sure you will find all the answers to some of your questions, no one ever does really, but the closer you get the stronger the possibility that you will be able to make some conclusions.
Let us know if we can help further in any area
Monica
