GREETING'S,Merry Xmas! Yes i am Connies oldest girl,my dad was Cliff Holmes.My folk's met when they were both in the Navy.I have alway's known my nana and grampy.We lived with them for several year's when my dad was stationed here.We moved into our own house not to far from nana and grampy's.I still live in Dorchester.I have 2 children, my boy is 22 my girl is 20.There were 6 children in my family.My little sister Mary Catherine died when she was barely 2.I am writing this with such a heavy heart today ,my brother died last Sunday.He was waked Wed. and Thursday and the funeral mass was Friday.He was only 43.He had heart problem's and was stricken with cancer wich had spread rapidly.My sister and i were with him at his home when he died.He wanted to be home.My heart is broken and i can not believe he is gone.He was very kind and giving. My mother and him were very close.She passed away 2 years ago. The reason i have been searching for family is because i am very ill and have been for the last 5 year's. I have an autoimmune disease and it is wreaking havoc with my body.I have had no improvement and have become worse. My brother's and sister have had chronic health problem's for year's.The youngest is the only one who has no chronic disease.I was wondering about my mom's side of the family and their health. Are you familiar with the circumstances of Catherine and Tom's marriage and my mother's birth? Well i must stop for now i can not see the keyboard clearly because of my tears!Thank You very much for taking the time to write me.I will post again soon when i am feeling a little better.Sharon