My Storm is eating my text messages

Hi, Fellow Blackberry Users! For the past month, when someone sends me a text message, I only get their name and a blank space and later a call or an email (Didn't you get my text?). I have a lot of saved messages. My provider tells me that I will have to delete these in order to get more texts. It is going to take me 2 days to send them all to my email so that I can free up space on my phone. Is there a way to get the saved message folder onto my memory card instead of my device? I am using the desktop software to back up my information but will that restore my saved messages if I delete them (I had to create a new backup folder so that this one would not overwrite the previous one as they are titled by device; I also have a second line for another person that is a Torch). My media card was not formatted so I have never been prompted to save anything to it. I have 845 MB of free space on my phone and my media card is pristine and unused, 7 GB. Is there anything I can do? To get a text message in sooner than the 2 days of hard work it will take me to go into each conversation and send, go to another and send, go to another and send, then delete everything?

Hello jwlkr,
Text messaging is my favorite method of communication! With so many varieties of messaging options, it's no wonder many people prefer texting over voice calling. I want you to enjoy texting just as much as I do! With that being said, I am committed to getting this ghost text messaging issue resolved for you! Below are a few questions that I have so I can start the investigation.
What is the exact software, baseband, and build version on the Droid Charge?
Are you using any 3rd party messaging apps?
How much onboard device memory do you have free?
Does ghost text messaging only happen with your wife's mobile number or are other contacts affected?
To start the troubleshooting process, I suggest erasing all of your old threaded text messages, reboot, and retest the service. Also, if you are using any 3rd party messaging apps, please remove from the device prior to the reboot. Please verify that all your other voice and data services are working properly. Once you have done these steps then please reply to this posting with our results just in case more assistance is needed.
Thank you...
ArnettH_VZW
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Yup, get your own AppleID.
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