hey ernie i am really happy for u..

the best thing that i can help u with now is this website:

http://english.islamway.com/

this is the best website i know which explaining to much about Islam specially for new converter like you..

and guys be easy with timtan.. am sure his a good guy but he dont know much about Islam and remember always what our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)says "A good word is charity"

may Allah bless u all and specially you ernie
and i can see on behalf of every Muslim on this earth
welcome to Islam ernie

and about the guys whos saying that you converted cuz of a girl .. i have to tell you guys "Enak La Tahde Mn Ahbabt Allah Yahde Mn Yasha'"

so nobody can effect on anyone choice.. but they can be a reason to guide him just like this case here..
if he was really converted only cuz of her.. u wont find him here asking about Islam..

alhmdulellah alaze hadana ela ne'mat al Islam

Salam "Peace Be Upon You" all