Third Anniversary

“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the ORD,” (Proverbs 18:22).

Time passes so fast that sometimes three years ago seems like yesterday. Dina and I began the walk of husband and wife Oct. 11th, 2008. Not knowing what tomorrow held for us, by faith, we ventured hand in hand to love, trust, encourage, strengthen, and help each other. In marriage, the spouses have responsibilities to love and cherish one another. Those who are married or have attended a wedding have heard that, marriage vows should not be taken lightly. For us Christians, Marriage transcends the love of a husband and a wife. Its significance is derived from and embedded in the plan of God in Christ and the Church.

As Dina and I walk this path, we have believed God for everything. We believe God for each other’s wellbeing, the courage to go on in the midst of challenges, and ability to influence our surrounding and society with the true meaning of a Christian Marriage. Over the years, Dina and I have been learning ways to touch each other’s heart.

Our friends in No Limits International Christian Center and the Rivers of Holy Spirit Church hosted and organized a special Anniversary for us in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was quite a joy to see people from the two churches come together to celebrate our anniversary Sunday Oct. 15th, 2011. Two weeks later, our Friends in Omaha who are part of Couples’ Fellowship also gave us the anniversary celebration party. Indeed, the past three years have been joyous for us. We also praise God for many of the people that stood against our wedding but are coming around.

Our third Anniversary came with a special surprise for us. Dina and I had the privilege to reveal the good news to our friends. The news is “We are pregnant!” Many of my African friends laughed when I made the announcement. Perhaps a background in the African culture will draw my reader to understand why the laughter is significant and must be included in this newsletter. In many cultures in Africa and especially South Sudan, a man never says ‘we are pregnant,’ because a man can never get pregnant. Culturally, I was supposed to say ‘my wife is pregnant.’ Well, regardless of what the African culture dictates, my wife and I are pregnant praise the Lord. Dina and I are very appreciative for all the messages and love notes we received for our third anniversary. God bless and keep you in Jesus name. Dina is a treasure and blessing from the Lord.

“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies,” (Prov. 31:10).