Its been 3 years

Submitted by coldfeet (United States), Jun 11, 2010 at 17:08

It has been 3 years since I first exchanged emails with my friend in Jordan. We talk on the phone often, web cam, text, etc... He is 53 years old, and has been my rock to lean on through so many trials in my life. I can call him day or n ight, any time, for any reason, and I am greeted with his loving voice, his wisdom and advise, and some humor thrown in. When I have a bad day, I can call him and my day is much better, when I am lonely I can call him and the sound of his voice soothes the lonliness and I can feel his love extend through the phone to hold my heart gently in his hand. He has become my soul mate.

Now, after 3 years, i have finally got the nerve and resources to visit him. Passport is in hand, I recieved the nessessary vaccines from our local travel clinic, I just need to buy the plane ticket and GO.

Is he going to be my prince on a white horse? Is any man? No, not really, but I feel my heart is safe with him, that my future will include someone I have grown close to for 3 years now.

My ONLY issue is, I am scared to go. I don't know why. I am just petrified. I never ever traveled anywhere, never been on a plane, this is all new to me. A few t hings dont feel comfortable for me and that is, 1. I rather he come here to save me the nervousness of traveling, and 2. I am born again, armenian orthodox christian, basically means we are unequally yoked, since he is muslim. BUT I can say in all honesty that he is not a devout Muslim, and is open to the gospel, but I dont want to end up in trouble there for trying to convert him.... I feel like I am in a tough situation, my heart wants to be with him, my mind is afraid to be. HELP

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