Hi Whiteraven,
May I extend a very hearty welcome to the site. My name is Arthur from Perth in Scotland. I'm a recent "recruit" myself and perhaps a wee bittie older (though not necessarly wiser) than most of the members on here. Having found myself in similar circumstances when I was your age, I would first wish to offer my sincere condolences on your sad loss.
Like you, I began corresponding with a Filipina from Davao del Norte (Tagum City, in her case) and have been fortunate in discovering renewed happiness. Likewise, I flew out to Davao (in September) after keeping in touch by email on a daily basis for almost a year, and will be returning there on November 24 for a further 3 weeks, during which time she and I will travel to Manila in order to lodge her visa application along with my CNI.
All the very best with your own arrangements. When do you plan to marry?
Whatever the date you both decide upon, I'm sure you'll find the Forum is always at hand - ready, willing and definitely able to provide lots of really helpful advice whenever it's needed.
Cheers,
Arthur
