I met my friend 8 months ago. We met via the internet. Out of 130 million people, he contacted me. I was intrigued by him and decided I wanted to know more about him. We would talk and it seemed as if he had known me all of my life. He was such a breath of fresh air for me. He listened to me and passed no judgements on me. My life was in a shambles and he had become the glue to put me back together.

He told me things that only my family knew about me and I was a little concerned about that. I asked him how he knew those things and his answer was so simple. He merely said, It's in your eyes."; My curiosity grew beyond my realm of comprehension. All I knew for sure was that he lived in another state. So our conversations became more than by chance that we were both online at the same time. I found myself looking for him online.

We talked about everything. To be more fair, he listened to me talk about my situation and how totally miserable I was. He encouraged me to do what was best for me. I came to depend on his ever so kind words. When he wasn't online for a period of time, I realized that I missed him terribly. I would re-read messages that had been sent just to help me keep my mind together. Before I left the situation, I remember him asking me if I had done all I could do to keep the relationship together, my reply was simply, ";Yes.";

I left there 5 months ago and moved back home. Our conversations continued everyday. He began to call me on the phone. We talked for hours every day. His voice was so comforting to me. He reminded me everyday that I deserve so much better than I had lived with. Encouragement and inspiration became my daily medication from him. I began to feel stronger and stronger.

He told me of his own personal struggles and I listen quietly. I offered him encouragement as well. I knew that I finally had a friend that I could depend on. Before long, I found myself hanging on his every word. I felt special to him and wondered if he felt the same way. Maybe it was time to ask? Fear of rejection took over and I just kept it to myself. Our conversations continued both online and over the phone.

My curiosity finally got the best of me and I asked him how he felt. It was as if he was in my head and my heart. He already knew my feelings for him had grown. We talked about meeting face to face. I was a little nervous at the beginning of the discussions, but that soon subsided.

I knew I wanted to meet him. I wanted to look into the eyes that saw all the good in me. To see the owner of the heart that never judged me and listened to me. What would he really be like? Would I know him? Would he like me really? Would I be safer to just stay on the other end of the phone? Stay safely behind my computer screen?

He sent me a plane ticket and I graciously accepted it. It was time for me to pack for a couple of days. I know my kids thought I was nuts! I couldn't figure out what to take, what to wear on the flight, how to fix my hair! So much fuss went into packing so I was sure I had all the right things. I was so excited about the trip and told him everytime we talked.

Flight day! I got to the airport, caught my flights and arrived in his hometown. I didn't know if I would know him, but he continuously told me not to worry, he would know me. After I arrived, I realized that we hadn't decided on where to meet. I called him, went outside and waited for him to pick me up. I knew who he was four cars back! I knew it was going to be a wonderful time. We talked all the time, he showed me his hometown and we enjoyed each others' company.

I had not felt like such a lady in years. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. His eyes are so kind and the love in his heart is so visible. His smile was charming, and he is very handsome. He hums a happy tune everywhere he goes. I know that I have a very special friend and that I am a very lucky lady to have him in my life. I love the way he says my name, looks into my eyes, his touch. My life has finally taken a turn for the better. We will meet again, and my heart jumps everytime I close my eyes and think of our time together.

I feel so complete with him. I hope I have been able to bring him a smile for his heart as well. We still talk everyday, sometimes several times a day. He is a vital part of my world, and I am so happy to welcome him with open arms and an open heart. He knows exactly how I feel about him. I am just as excited about seeing him again as I was the first time. This time, maybe I won't be as nervous about packing though. He takes my breath away every day.