First Day at School

10th of January 2006 ... Taking Mukundi for the first day at Bishopslea School. Esther desired so much for Mukundi to be accepted at Bishopslea. It has turned out to have been the perfect choice. The boarding facilities at Bishopslea have helped me cope especially in times when i am away from home for more than two days. Mother's choice is always the best!

Home, Sweet Rusape

5th February 2006 - At home in Rusape under the lovely banana shade. It was a great moment and Esther desired so much that we visit mother in Rusape. Although she was frequently tired she felt very refreshed by the journey. It was a great joy and a moment of bonding. What would we have done differently on this day if we knew that these where truly her last days?

Breastfeeding at Home

Esther relaxes at home as she breast feeds Munangi. This was Sunday the 26th of February 2006. With her is a long time family friend, Sihle Marongwe holding Zoe Nziradzemhuka. It is all amazing how time passes and memories linger large and strong.

Finally we go home

Esther goes home on the 24th of February after giving birth to Munangi. It was a joyous day. Mukundi was so sleepy. She was having a cold and had just taken some cough mixture. I had collected her from school and went with her to Avenues Clinic.

In the Kitchen for a Snack

9th February 2006, Esther in the kitchen grabbing a snack. This was exactly a month before she passed away. It is shocking at times to think that she is no longer here, so soon and so sudden.

We all desire a long life. We all hope for a lifetime of marriage. Today when I see a couple together I just thank God for his grace. I also wished for a lifetime with Esther. Today I thank God and treasurer all the moments that we had together. I now realise that every moment we shared was special and it had its unique signature.

The Last Days

Esther's last few days. Here she is in intensive care at Avenues Clinic. I kept thinking that she would recover and this photo would be a testimony. After nine days in intensive care she went to be with the Lord. I miss her, a lot and sometimes it is so painful.

She was a blessing and her sweet spirit will always be a rich and tender memory that I will treasure. I wish she could come back to life even if it is for a short while. I wish she could she Munangi run around the house. She was thrilled at the thought of having a son and always wished that he could look like me.

The Uganda Family

16th June 2007 - Milton Kamwendo after speaking at the Makerere Full Gospel Church, Uganda, pastored by Rev. Fred Wantante. From left Joice, Robert, Milton, Pastor Fred, Elton and Dube.