Hi Bill

> There have been too many family medical problems

Sorry to hear you have been having problems.
I hope everything resolves itself for the better.

> someone sent me a gedcom of another family two days ago
> and I cannot open it.

If it is a "ged" file you will be able to read it in any text program.
You can't read it if it is in a proprietory software program like "ftw".

I would be more than will to help you with this if you wish.
I have a lot of experience with gedcoms.

Just remember me whenever you delve into your files again
or uncover more info

Thanks,
NICOLE