I was honored when my Rwandan daughter Solange asked me to walk her down the aisle at her wedding in August. The wedding took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
My beautiful daughter in her new home. Wedding preparations are in progress. I am so pleased to be with her at this very special event in her life.
Solange and one of her moms. Yep, it’s me. Her Rwanda mom.
Solange’s two moms: Pastor Sharon Landis from McAllen, Texas, and, of course, me from Rwanda, Africa. Pastor Sharon and her late husband Tom brought Solange to the USA for health reasons and legally adopted her.
When asked, “Who gives this woman to be wed?” I responded, “Her other mother and I do.”
Dressed and ready to walk my girl down the aisle.
Mark and Solange in Rwandan cultural wedding attire. She desired to include her Rwandan culture in her wedding. Getting the traditional groom's walking stick to the USA was a challenge. I had to walk it in as it would not fit in any suitcase. Got lots of comments on my black and white cane.
My beautiful daughter Solange, the bride.
My new son-in-law Mark, the groom.