Sashini reviewed all she knew about the young man in question. His reputation spoke of politeness, self-discipline and good habits; he had been working for 10 years; he was well-known by Sashini’s aunt. All of those qualities looked promising in a prospective husband. One thing, however, seemed problematic: This young man followed Christ. Sashini and her family did not. What would he think of their different religious views, and would he want a wedding and marry her anyway?
Finding a Groom
Sashini’s older sisters had already married, and now it was her turn. Poverty had prevented Sashini and her sisters from completing school, so now as a young woman, Sashini spent her days caring for the house and preparing the family’s meals. Her parents worried about her being alone all day while they worked in the tea fields. A husband’s companionship was what she needed, they decided, so they set out to find a suitable match. In doing so, they found much more.
Sashini’s mother, Kenuli, took the lead in searching for a young man. She contacted one of her sisters, who told her about a Christian man named Radale. Kenuli’s own husband drank excessively and smoked, wasting their small income on his habits, so Kenuli prioritized finding a man for her daughter who rejected those temptations. Although she was wary that Radale didn’t share their faith, Kenuli decided to give him a chance because of his good reputation.
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