Uncle Dave, you are right, this place is VERY cool! I have learned a lot here at this forum and I thank everyone who has contributed out here on the forums! I also want to thank all those who are contributing to the keyboard that Uncle Dave is planning on buying for me...I am deeply touched! This really means a lot to me and I realize how fortunate I am.

Also, Uncle Dave, just to let you know, I got your e-mail and I replied to you - so you might want to check out your e-mail. Thanks for contacting me, I really appreciate that!

Thanks COMALite J for the lengthy post! I really appreciate that. Thank you for reading my family's story too, that means a lot to me. Your post was very detailed and thank you for that URL! I really appreciate that information. I checked out the various programs and will be sure to go back there and check it again! Those programs sound very interesting, especially the ones that imitate human voices. I also like how they do not rely on the computer's soundcard, but instead have their own software synthesizer, that is very convienent. Again, I'll be sure to go back to that URL and check it out! Thanks a lot!

Well, thanks everyone for your contributions. I want you to know that I will NEVER take advantage of this wonderful opportunity that you all are giving me...I realize how fortunate I am! See you all around and have a nice day,
Ryan