Marriage at Made in the Streets

Saturday, 29 November 2008, was a joy-filled day at Made in the Streets.  Laurent and Eliza were married, Francis Mbuvi was best man. Mary Wanjiku, a former street girl who is now married, has a son named Wesley and runs her own business while being almost blind, served as Maid of Honor.  Charles Coulston delighted in being the one to lead the ceremony.

   Two other former street girls were bridesmaids. Eliza's mom and several uncles came, with other family. Laurent's mom and sister were there, as well as several former street kids -- Samuel Kamau, who is now a boxer (lightweight; we gave him three mouthpieces that we brought from the USA; we found out last year that the boxers here share mouthpieces) among others.  

  After saying yes to their vows, each of them spoke to the other of love and commitment;

it was a happy moment.  

  Darlene Coulston baked 9 sheet cakes and decorated a wedding cake that she made - a new skill for her.  A cake was given to Eliza's family and to Laurent's mom to take home.  

  Many people brought gifts, and most of them were "bahasha" - that means envelope and it has cash inside!  The Coulstons gave them a one-night honeymoon at the Naivasha Country Club -- sits on a lake with hippo and lots of lovebirds, all meals included - a place to relax and enjoy one another.  

And to top off the day -- at 6:00 AM, Francis took Maureen to the hospital, then left her there to return for the wedding.  Soon after he left, she gave birth to Jeremy, their second son.  So MITS is growing our own as well as finding homeless kids on the streets.  It is so good to know that because of this work, more kids like Jeremy will not have to live on the streets, but will have a mom and a dad who love and cherish them.  Thanks for helping make this a reality!