Letters To Bella

"Letters to Bella" is a true story, expressed by the author with insight, sentiment and sensitivity. She is knowledgeable, direct and unbiased in presenting to her readers the complications one encounters, should they choose to initiate and pursue an internet love connection. In their twilight years Sam and Bella met on the internet, at a well known poker site, creating a world of confusion and reservations, as each had been alone for some years. Bella had been hurt in the past and unable, or unwilling to give her heart to another. Sam was well adjusted in his life, had no desire to change it and content to live next door to and share the company of his lifelong friend, Selby. Such fools we are, when we try to deceive ourselves. Sam and Bella quickly became caught up in intrigue, fascination and excitement, as they commenced and continued their e-mail correspondence. Sam, an attorney, shared a law practice with Selby, as well as being an author with a novel in progress. Outside of a years course to become a LPN years previously and a correspondence course I took to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist, I am for the most part self-educated. Although I had achieved my career goal, I still felt intimidated by Sam's knowledge and education. Our life styles were far different from each other. Sam was active in their practice, church attendance and had many friends, including those who attended home poker games. Outside of my family, I spent most of my time at home and never had any lasting desire to change any part of it. Even thinking about moving to Florida, starting over and venturing into undiscovered territory was overwhelming. Sam had his reservations too, and was concerned that I wouldn't desire to uproot myself from my familiar surroundings and leave some family members that lived close by. He was skeptical about finding true love on the internet and for him there was no compromise. Sam and I were well aware of the risk we were taking and especially at our ages. We decided to take our time, and through our letters get to know each other as thoroughly as possible, with the hope we could avoid hurting each other. Love must not have heard the slow part of our plan of action, as it rebelled and refused to accommodate our wishes. We were now confused and bewildered. We were in love!