THE UNDYING HOPE 

    I attended a colourful wedding of my friends Richard Odhiambo Ralingo and Evelyn Namave on 30th December 2008 on Worlds Day in our church.
   Their wedding made news and earned them respect from those who earlier tormented them.They showed the world that there was still life after testing positive.The minister of Health by then Hon Beth Mugo and our area MP were among the dignatries who graced their wedding.Several media houses covered the event that saw the church filled to capacity.
   Most people had come to witness the union of two people whom  they had been expecting to die anytime.People who once called them''package of virus'' were seated at the back of the church shedding silent tears.Let me bet,they were happy tears.
   The couple now visits churches,schools,youth groups and institutions talking to people about HIV and AIDS.They decided to go public in order to help the young and the old understand the reality of HIV and AIDS and hopefully protect themselves and still live positively.

Location: LUBANGA, MUMIAS, KENYA