Chatting on the net became a favourite pastime of mine. Some of the friends I met became my lifeline and I met many wonderful special people. I chatted mainly on yahoo chat, and sometimes Ozemail.

In May 2000 I was on yahoo chat when I saw a name that took my eye, it was tallman_41. Lots of men were trying to chat with me, but this was the only guy that I wanted to talk with. We hit it off straight away. We met on the net every day without fail to chat, and for about 2 weeks, I spent every spare minute I had talking with him. I gave Michael my phone number and he rang me each and every day. We chatted for a few more weeks, then Michael said that if I was serious about our relationship that I would have to leave my husband and be free.

Two weeks later, I filed for divorce and moved out on my own with my daughter. Michael was so far away in Michigan USA. He had the sexiest voice I had ever heard. We talked every single chance we could. He told me about his life, and that he was a pharmacist. He never ever missed one time calling me when he said he would. When I was depressed he would always be there for me, he sent me flowers from Interflora, and packages containing t-shirts, teddy bears and many other special things. I knew after a few months that I loved him, so I told him, and the response I got was just what I wanted to hear, he loved me too. We had a very special and loving relationship by e-mail, chat, snail mail and phone. He often spoke to my kids, and my friends, and everyone thought he was wonderful.

Having a relationship with such a vast time difference can be pretty tiring at times. Michael having to wait up late at nights till I called, and me eagerly waiting for his calls. We were so much in love, my heart just missed a beat every time we spoke.

My decision was made, I had to fly to the USA to meet the man I so dearly loved. I booked my ticket, got my passport then let him know I was on my way. I only had one pic of Michael, and it was a little old, so I wasn't really sure what he looked like, but that didn't matter to me anyways. Seeing that I had never flown before I was very frightened and excited. What an adventure I was about to undertake. People that I knew thought that I was totally crazy, they thought he might have been an ax murderer or something.. My kids supported me and I knew that I had to follow my heart.

Oct. 6, 2000, I boarded my plane at Sydney for Detroit. I didn't eat, sleep, drink or go to the toilet for the whole 14 hours, it was probably one of the scariest things I have ever done. When I arrived at LAX I could not believe my eyes, I was in awe. I somehow managed to meet my connecting flight to Santa Lois, and then to Detroit. At. 6.10 pm on Oct 6 , I arrived in Detroit. I suddenly saw the blue Sydney 2000 tie on the man that I loved. I couldn't believe how tall he was, I'm 5ft 6 and I felt tiny. He held me in his arms and I felt so good. We stayed at the Hilton in the honeymoon suite and Michael had a watch, and a ring and a beautiful ruby necklace for me.. We had the best ever night.

We spent the next 2 months together, seeing things, eating out and just getting to know each other better. My son flew over in November and I met him at LA and we spent a few special days together in Hollywood, then we flew to Detroit where Michael was waiting for us both. A.J. had the best time with us and liked Michael a lot.
Michael surprised me with a gift.. a new puppy....we called her Destiny. We had a beautiful white Christmas, and on Christmas morning Michael asked me to marry him, he gave me the most beautiful diamond ring, of course my answer was yes... but I had to go home, and sort things out, and make sure that I could live so far away from my children, friends and animals...

"Stacey"

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