Welcome to the Forum William - you will find it's a mine of information and invaluable advice!
If you haven't already done so, you may like to let Vince G, one of our moderators, have your lady's details for the BROTHERHOOD LIST OF LADY PROFILES#.
You asked for any thoughts so I will give you the advice I was given when I first joined: keep an open mind and move on to direct contact, especially webcam, as soon as you can - if you haven't already done so. The best advice of all is read, read and read again, and try to absorb the positive and factual experiences of other members of this Forum, rather than the speculative or assumed. And, if in doubt, don't hesitate to ask! There will always be plenty of bothers (and sisters too) who are willing to help.
I have been writing to someone 'special' for four months, and I am still not sure if I am writing to her or to a translator! And without the incredibly good advice and help of people here, I don't think I would have had any idea of how to go about resolving that; however, I hope to very shortly.
I hope that your's is a happy, joyful and lasting relationship.
Stay cool!
Johnboy