Greetings of peace and love!!
Dear Friends,
How are you? I am doing very well. I trust that you are having a wonderful week. I am writing to you to share something that is very exciting.
In six weeks I am getting married. It is a remarkable and miraculous story. Siphiwe and I met 24 years ago. We got engaged. Soon after getting engaged I was forced to leave Malawi due to the fact that my Dad was a political prisoner and I was not allowed to attend University. I left for the United States, the plan being that Siphiwe would follow and we would get married. Unfortunately the engagement did not survive the strain of the separation and distance. We broke up. Fast forward 23 years.
The day after burying my Dad who passed away in April 2010 Siphiwe called me to console me. Memories of our long lost love came flooding back. It was a wonderful and comforting feeling. In the midst of this huge loss it was healing to hear her voice. We talked. Siphiwe had gotten married and had two children and was currently widowed. I had never gotten married. We were both single. We decided that it was our destiny to be together.
This destiny will be fulfilled on August 20th, 2011 in Malawi. I wish you could be with us on this our special day. Many have asked what we need as a wedding gift. My answer has been simple. Having the wedding itself is our gift. The best gift that you can give to us is to help us fulfill our dream with a donation that will go towards the wedding costs. A gift from you in any amount will be much appreciated.
If you would like to send us a gift of support please get in touch with me and I will let you know how, Thank you. We look forward to sharing pictures and video from the wedding after the event sometime in September.
Gratitude and blessings, Siphiwe and Masankho
