Thank you for your insightful comments to this thread! They tell me that my first sentence as a child was phrased in the form of a question and I still tend to approach problem solving by posing questions. I want to have all the pieces before assembling a response, if that makes any sense.
From the early years, I was proficient in language. After learning French, I moved on to Italian and then 'picked up' different Italian dialects. Language has always fascinated me, especially since words often get in the way of properly describing emotions. Here again, I find myself wanting to learn the ancient language that developed a thought, since contemporary translations often ignore nuances in the original language.
You made perfect sense and yes, I completely understand your desire to learn more about the origins of language.