there was/were? a couple of passages I found difficult to understand

[Kondorosi]

How would you diagram this:
There was/were? a couple of passages I found difficult to understand.

 

[Kondorosi]

Here is my try:

 

[Kondorosi]

I miss you, Frank. :-(

 

[Frank Antonson]

Thanks, Kondorosi,

I'll be back on more soon. During school time, though, I don't have much of a chance.

I've got some news to share.

Frank