Thx for you persprctive on this.. I have read a couple of accounts now where people have seemimgly been visited by three similar figures. There do seem to be many variations of similar encounters. I relate to your feeling at that time.. i was also very sad due to circumstances in my life.. As far as the metal is concerned though i don't know that i have anything other than my fillings in my body.. everything else rings true though.. thx for your help..