As it usually happens, Gary wrote to Inna an e-mail with his picture attached at the beginning of September 2001 for the first time, and he did not know whether she would answer him or not. He did not expect that Inna, a girl who attracted his attention from the first sight, would choose him among all the other men. As he told us later, coming to Volgograd: "She is a woman I always wanted to see in my house" and she liked his open smiling and charming face from first sight.
He was an engineer by profession and she worked as a shop assistant being a childrens psychologist by education. He was a 37 y.o man from the USA, New York and she was 24 y.o. from Russia, Volgograd.
Gary told us later: "I was looking through the window into the street and was thinking what to put on because I did not want to look like a foreigner. I managed to find something among my clothes resembling the way Russians dress. I did not want to scare Inna away".
Those days they spent visiting restaurants, doing some shopping, going on excursions to the museums, galleries, walking along the city, meeting Innas parents - 6 days passed in a moment. Inna spoke practically no English, they used the services of an interpreter and Gary also tried to learn some Russian while Inna was picking up English, but this language barrier didnt stop them. Then time came for Gary to depart and it was hard for them as they got used to spending time together.
When Gary returned home he understood that Inna was in his heart. His days and nights were filled with thoughts about this amazing Russian lady. He couldnt but invite her to his place. So, Inna got a fiancйe visa and left Russia for the USA. When her time was about to expire Gary made a proposal to Inna and they got married in the USA and now live in New-York city. They are very happy and sent us a grateful letter for helping them in meeting each other and creating a wonderful friendly international family.
Presented by Anastasia Affiliate "Chance of Volgograd"
Gary and Inna |
