The article narrates the heartfelt story of an unexpected romance between the author and a soldier, Bill, who she pen-paled with during his deployment. Initially hesitant to meet due to insecurities about her health, the bond the two developed through letters eventually led them to meet in person. Despite the author’s worries about her appearance, Bill's determination to connect helped confront those barriers, leading to their eventual marriage in 1995. Their correspondence showcased a unique and profound connection that blossomed away from conventional dating scenarios.
Though Bill and I were strangers, we developed an easy, unguarded bond through our correspondence.
When I didn't hear back immediately, I assumed the worst. Two weeks later, I got his reply: "I don't care if I come there, you come here, or we meet halfway - we are going to meet."
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