Wow, thanks guys. That's why I love this community, everyone helps each other out. I've spent a few days searching the internet for something similar to LiquidCrystal library and looks like the SparkSoftLCD library is pretty close. I think I'll probably use the SparkSoftLCD library because I wouldn't have to make too many changes to my sketch. Thanks for the other suggestion; it had me pulling my hair out last night. it kind of makes sense now.