Missionary Kid Returns "Home" to Wed

On 8 March 2013 missionary kid Jason Fort returned to Zimbabwe with his sweetheart Shay King

where they were married on the “verandah” of their lodge

overlooking the Zambezi River Gorge.

After viewing the Victoria Falls

Their “reception” was High Tea at the famous Victoria Falls Hotel.

Later they enjoyed a romantic sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

Missionaries Jennilee Phillips, Ramona Beam, and Steve and Jane Beaty welcomed the couple as they passed through Bulawayo.

A dinner and “wedding shower” was given for the couple in Gweru, Jason’s hometown. Missionaries Mark and Angie Byler, and Barry and Marleen Robinson as well as other local friends attended.

Pastor J. Ncube, Pastor Isaac Mabvumba and Esinath Mabvumba, along with Willie Green shared some Shona wedding traditions with the couple. They were given flowers to wear to honor them.

They also learned about the “uncovering” where the groom’s family must pay to "uncover" the future bride and meet her.

Jason and Shay were also treated to sadza, nyama, and muriwo - a traditional meal.

Before returning to the states Jason and Shay also visited the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.

While there they located a potential “homestead”.

A real fixer upper!