Our Story
THE BEGINNINGS
Our story began in 2003 when we both joined Makerere University. We first crossed paths through the St. Augustine Catholic Community, started dating in 2006 and exchanged our marriage vows in 2010.
Rony’s version
We both joined the university in September 2003. Lucy was pursuing a Bachelor of Laws, while I pursued a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration. We both served as leaders in the Catholic community. At one time, Lucy was the leader in charge of liturgy and I was the general secretary.
Lucy and I met in what many would call the “ideal” environment, a church setting. Neither of us can remember the exact first time we saw the other. What we remember is meeting through the St. Augustine Catholic Community at Makerere University.
Our friendship took a new turn in 2006. It started with a birthday message:
“Happy birthday, Lucy! Do you know what happens to special people like you on a day like this? They grow old like everyone else.”
19 May 2006
I cannot recall how I remembered her birthday. It must have been the powers above! Lucy replied, surprised that I had remembered her special day, and the messages continued. Eventually, I suggested that we meet for a cup of tea when she returned from a leadership training in Dar es Salaam.
Our first date was at the then Steers Restaurant on Kampala Road. One of the things that struck me was Lucy’s offer to contribute towards the bill. My mother had once told me that if a woman was serious about you, she would not always leave you to carry every responsibility alone. When Lucy contributed, I thought, This one is for keeps!
Lucy’s version
About three months after our first date, Rony asked me to be his girlfriend. Although all the signs already suggested that we were “an item,” I appreciated that he did not simply assume.
“Lucy, you are the girl. I have the basic attributes you want, and you have the basic attributes I want. I really love spending time with you. You understand me, you make me laugh and smile, and I am always looking forward to seeing or hearing from you. So, what do you say?”
26 September 2006
Although I already knew my answer, I kept him waiting a little. When he asked me the following day what I thought about his message, I told him, “Counsel is still addressing her mind to it!”
The truth is that I was over the moon with joy, I was simply employing delaying tactics! I finally gave him my answer when we met in person on 2 October 2006: a very happy yes.
And so, our official dating journey began. I was 21, and he was 25.
Almost four years later, we decided to solemnise our love. I introduced Rony to my parents on 23rd January 2010, and on 1st May 2010, we exchanged our marriage vows at St. Augustine Chapel, Makerere University, the place where our story had begun.
God has blessed our journey abundantly, including entrusting us with three daughters and one son. Over the years, we have experienced the joys, lessons, challenges and growth that come with building a life together. We continue to learn, to choose each other and to pursue a marriage that is Christ-centred, purpose-driven and thriving in love.
It is from our own lived journey and our years of walking alongside other couples, that The Couple Binders was born.
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