| ~Roger and Lynn~ ~Our Story~ |
| I had been seperated for 15 months (only part of the time required by New Zealand law before a divorce can be obtained, which is 2 years ) I had 3 young sons, and work nights. So the internet provides a good source of companionship. During those lonely nights I found many new friends, from all over the world, and even found myself to be part of a wonderful net family, to whom i'm closer, than alot of my blood family. :o) Being 38, I never thought I would be lucky enough to find true love again. But fate was to prove me wrong! I had had internet relationships, but had been hurt many times I had lost count of the many nights I had sat here going through boxes of kleenex, and cried, hurt by the deceit and lies inflicted on me by people I trusted on the internet. I decided that I wasn't going to allow anyone to inflict that kind of pain on me anymore, and put up a barrier. Then one night, 3 months later, I met Roger. It was the 6th June, 1999 in a chatroom on the internet, he came in to chat with a good friend of mine from South Africa, who introduced us. Even though he only stayed a few short minutes, I felt from that very first *hello* that we were going to have something special together. He was constantly on my mind, day and night. However, I never saw him again until 10th June (a day after his birthday) when I found out he was actually staying in the same house as an internet friend of mine, and her partner.. She gave him very good references LOL We got chatting that night on AOL for a few hours, and instantly connected. From there, we chatted every night . We shared trust, compassion, honesty, respect, and the most wonderful love. We both felt as though we had known each other for a lifetime, (or maybe in a past lifetime?) and knew nearly all there was to know about each other as well. We talked on the phone many times, and before I knew it, I decided I just had to meet this man who had changed the way I looked upon life, so went out and paid for a flight to Seattle on the 20th July, 1999. We were both so excited at the prospect of meeting in real life for the very first time. I left home, and after 21 hours of flying, and waiting for 4 different flights at airports, I finally arrived at Seattle airport 30 minutes late! Poor Roger! LOL I wasn't in the slightest bit nervous, and as soon as I walked through into the airport, I recognised him right away, standing at the back of the crowd with the biggest, cutest smile on his face. . I ran into his arms, he handed me the prettiest rose I had ever seen , we hugged tightly, and kissed for the very first time, oooh what a kiss that was!. I could feel his love, and knew we'd be together for life. :o) He was everything I thought he would be, and more! We stayed inseperable for nearly 3 weeks, spending every moment together! holding hands, stealing tender kisses, and smiling ALOT! (Roger had a real goofy grin painted on his face for the whole time I was there with him lol) We did alot of fishing, some hiking, traveled around seeing the sights, meeting his family. I kept a diary, which we both filled in each night, so we would always remember those special times we had. He was so caring, and loving that it took my breath away! But not as much as it did, when he asked me to marry him and be his wife!. I didn't hesitate for a moment, and said YES!! He bought me a georgeous ring before I returned home, and gave his promise to keep on loving me forever, and to always be faithful until we are in each others arms again :o) I left Roger on the 8th August to return home, eyes full of tears all the way to California where I boarded my plane back to NZ. I didn't want to be parted, even for the shortest time. My heart felt like it was breaking :( But knowing it wouldn't be too long before we would be together again. Roger then traveled over to NZ in December 1999, and we spent just over 2 weeks together *smiles* This time we parted without tears, knowing that it was only a matter of weeks before we would be united together again , but this time permanantly!! We were more in love with each other than we could possibly have imagined could ever happen! I love you Roger!! Now at home, I am planning for my return to Seattle, We talked on the phone regularly, so we can hear each others voices, and am lucky we have cheap overseas rates for calls here in NZ! $10 for as long as we want to talk, so we sure get our moneys worth LOL My divorce was final at the end of March 2000, so we got married in April 2000 with the music..Shania Twains *From This Moment On* in the background. A song that means alot to both of us :o) For those of you out there, looking for love in your lives. NEVER give up hope! There is a love for everyone. Just have faith in yourself, and lots of patience. You cannot make someone love you, You can only make yourself someone who can be loved, The rest is up to them. I hope and pray that you all have a happy ending as Roger and I have had. |
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| Roger and I have been happily married now for 5 years and still going strong! :) |