We Were to Wed in April – Kiptum’s Wife Emotional Tribute.
We Were to Wed in April – Kiptum’s Wife Emotional Tribute: Asenath Jeruto, the wife of World Record marathon holder Kelvin Kiptum, revealed that they were scheduled to exchange vows in church this April before tragically losing her beloved partner.
Jeruto revealed their plans in an emotional tribute at the funeral service of the athlete in Elgeyo Marakwet on Friday, February 23.
The two, who were married in 2017 in a traditional wedding, were yet to officiate their union in church.
Nonetheless, she vowed that she would continue with the wedding and make her vows on the scheduled day in honour of the athlete.
She stated, “We were planning for a big day to tie our knots in a colourful wedding ceremony in April 2024 but God’s plans are greater. I will still make my vows even in your rest. You were the best husband and father of my children. Dance with the angels, bye.”
Reflecting on Kiptum’s death, she described his death as a very big loss for not only her but also the children. Nonetheless, she emphasized her commitment to taking care of their two children in his honor.
She stated, “My dear love, I cannot learn how to say goodbye to you. With weak fingers and pain in my heart, it is unbelievable that today I have learnt to stay with our beloved kids without you coming home again. I mourn my love. I have cried until no more. I miss you and you are the love of my life until we meet again,”
“I promise to gather my strength for the sake of our children. Your help in the spirit world will inspire me to stand as a pillar for our children. I promise to make them smile in your honour. I will make you happy all the time,” Jeruto wrote.