Have you ever seen the movie "My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding?"
It's got a great line in it: "We never think it gonna happen to her!" Well that's how we felt about Phil! Ok, maybe thats being just a bit over the top, but still, when Phil rocked up at our house on Friday night he dropped the surprise of the year by telling us he was married last week! Thus the cheesy photo of Phil and I doing the traditional SA "I got married" handshake.
Not your typical way of getting married in South Africa. Usually taking almost a year to go through labola negotiations and planning. But then again Phil was never a "typical" guy. Phil has been a part of our lives for nearly five years, and last year moved to Johannesburg to finish up his medical internship. So it came as a shock and surprise to find him married. The couple decided to avoid a big ceremony (only 15 people attended), and have a signing ceremony. This was done to avoid the long family imposed waiting period that brides and grooms usually have to go through. We are so happy for Phil and Vume. They have been dating on and off for several years. Kristy went to Vumi's uMumulo (coming of age ceremony) two years ago, so we have had the opportunity to get to know her a little bit. We're excited to see "our" students growing and making big life decisions and continuing to walk with God.
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