Hi Betty and Laniet
It is always exciting watching on RootsChat when people make unexpected connections!
As you have seen, personal emails are not allowed on the open forum - simply to protect you all from online/internet abuse etc.
The PM service that aghadowey has linked above is easily accessible - just click on the small green scroll under your usernames to bring up the PM service.
Looks like you have a lot to catch up with

The PM service is also good to exchange personal details, in particular including details of living people.
Good luck with everything.
Monica