Heartfelt Thanks

I believe we all have soul mates out there somewhere and if you're lucky, you will find a soul mate at least once in your lifetime.
I have the most loving relationship with my husband, children, family and friends but there is one person that has touched my heart in a way of those closest to me have.
This special bond, I found, over eight or nine years ago now. Maybe it has been longer. It seems like a lifetime to me. Someone I have never met in person but know, in depth, more than some of my family.
It started with the usual internet chat. How are you? Age, sex, location, etc. The normal online 'get to know' each other conversation. Over the early weeks, it was fun and interesting and it wasn't long before I started to see a glimpse of a person who could, in time, become a part of my life.
We shared insights on life and the world around us. We talked about and got to know each others families. We shared our deepest thoughts and inner feelings of ourselves. We helped each other through the rough, most difficult times. We supported each other through the saddest moments and we shared our joy in our happiest times. Sometimes serious and often laughing so hard it hurt. Other times I'd get lectures on looking after myself or learning to love the person I am. We'd drive each other crazy talking about one or another's collections. The silliness of having too many tools or hanging onto something just in case you needed it in this lifetime. I admit I am a slight hoarder but some people do go overboard (hint, hint).
You are always encouraging me to expand on my photography and writing, two hobbies we both enjoy. The amount of knowledge you have is amazing and you willingly share it with me. You tell me a man's perspective or views on concerns I have. Showing me another side to the situation before I go off in a rant and open my big mouth.
Anyway, I could write about you for ever here but I won't. We have been through a lot over the years and I hope there are many, many years to come.
I hope to one day meet you in person Rich. To be able to tell you, face to face, what a wonderful, amazing and loving man you are. I thank you with all my heart for being a part of my life.
Take care and we will talk soon.