Is anyone a big Days of Our Lives fan? I need a little update...?

I haven't really watched the show for about a year. I turned it on today for the first time in quite sometime... and there are tons of old characters on. Vivian, Carly, Justin, and a bunch I have no clue who they are... Nathan, Mia and some others.. Also I noticed there are 3 actors/actress that are from Pions! My mom said that the Rafe character (formerly Luis from Pions) has been on there for like a year! Anyway.. the story line seems pretty good now.. and I am going to start watching again. I just need a little fill in on this if anyone has the time. lol OR maybe refer me to a good site? Had trouble finding one that had past updates.