Hi,
I want to thank SteveG, Humabdos, Ray and all of the others
for their advice. I know that many of you have different
opinions, and I respect all of the advice that I have gotten.
I'm 27.. and their isn't a huge age gap between me and the
girl that I'm corresponding with. I started this adventure
through an introduction agency, and I've met a very sweet
girl.. that hasn't showed any of the warning signs that
I've seen mentioned within this forum. Their has been no
mention of money, gifts, stamps, etc.. I've even mentioned
that I'm self-employed and I don't make alot of money, etc..
but she doesn't seem to care about that.. she just wants to
talk about me, her, and what it would be like for us together.
I correspond with her via e-mail although we do send letters
via postal mail.. and I also chat with her through instant
messenger a couple of times per week, for a few hours time.
I visited my parents yesterday, and I believe that we've
come to an understanding. They don't agree with what I'm
about to do.. basically, because they don't know very much
about it.. but, they have said that they respect my decisions
and just want me to be happy, if that means going over there.
Like NOX said in his post, I'm being very cautious.. trying
to make sure that I do this right the very first time, and
to avoid the pitfalls that others have fallen into. Its
very sad to hear of the bad experiences, but like the news..
you always hear about the bad, and seldom hear about the good.
Thanks again for the help. 
