Hello Lynn,
On the subject of reincarnation may I offer my understanding of it. Reincarnation is a learning process designed to advance all living things along the path of Spiritual Evolution. The more we learn the farther along the path we progress. Not only do we progress spritually but also in intellect. It is imossible to unlearn something. Once you learn to ride a bike you can always ride a bike. We have a higher intellect than rocks, trees and animals, and therefore we can not regress into one of these life forms. In reincarnation the only way is forward.
Peace.