Dear Friend,

Siphiwe and I wish to share with you our wonderful story. On August 20, 2011 we got married.It was a joyous day indeed.

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 being apart. We broke up.

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 was fulfilled on August 20th, 2011 in Malawi. I wish you could have been with us on this our special day.

Siphiwe and I appreciate very much the gifts of support that we received from our Families and Friends which made it possible for us to have a wonderful wedding and begin our married life on the right foot. Thank you!

We look forward to sharing pictures and video from the wedding after the event sometime in early 2012.

Gratitude and blessings,

Siphiwe and Masankho