Chuck,
If you need a specific node, try XPath. Assuming your real document looks something like this:
<Customers>
<Customer>
<Name>Chuck</Name>
<State>MN</State>
</Customer>
<Customer>
<Name>Bob</Name>
<State>TX</State>
</Customer>
</Customers>
and your DOMDocument is named oDoc:
oCustomerNode = oDoc.docmentElement.selectSingleNode("Customer[Name='Chuck']")
XPath can be intimidating when you first start using it, but it can be a very useful tool.
HTH
Bob Tracy
Never engage in a battle of wits if you're only half armed.