Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent
Former Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala-Phiri could not keep calm yesterday morning after she received a birthday card stashed with $100 notes from her husband – Sonny Phiri – a local businessman.

Excited by the gift, the model who turned 31 took to picture sharing site – Instagram to post images of the gift from the micro finance institution boss.

Overwhelmed, Maphala-Phiri – a mother of two – said she was caught in-between buying a mobile phone or ordering stock for her hair shop in Bulawayo.

“I thank God for the gift of life, happy birthday to me! It’s been an amazing 31 years. When I look back at what I’ve achieved, what I’ve been through and still I’m standing, it can only be God,” posted Maphala-Phiri on her Facebook page.

“And now what to do with my birthday gift . . ? Spoil myself with an iPhone 6 plus or buy new hair stock? Decisions, decisions, decisions. #DiariesOfaBlackBusinesswoman.”

To add on to the morning present, Phiri posted a heart-warming birthday message to his beau on his Facebook account, describing her as his soul mate.

“For the past seven years, my life doesn’t start without your touch and your sweet nothings. Thank you for being the best wife Na Dinny. You’re the best thing that has ever happened to me,” Phiri posted.

“Closing the doors on the world so we could be together is where I’ve found the most joy. You’re my soul mate, my partner and most trusted friend. I can’t imagine how my life would be without you.”

“One day, when we look back on all we’ve been through, I think we’ll realise that it was only the first of many years to come. I’ve been blessed in love, thanks to you Lorraine. Happy Birthday to you, the only person I want to continue building a future full of love with.”

It could not be immediately established how much was given to her though it looked like $1,000.  Phiri hinted that there would be more surprises later in the day.

“Have a lovely day Na Dinny and may everyone see your gorgeous smile and let’s make your birthday the very special celebration it should be. I’ll remind you of just how much you mean to me.”

She replied to his post: “awwwwww Sob Sob, thank you so much for the wonderful message babe. You continue to bring me joy and I thank God for you and the wonderful two gifts you gave me, Dinny and Ethan. Words cannot express the love I’ve for you Sthandwa sam’. God bless you and thank you so much for the birthday gift!”

Friends and modelling colleagues including Sarah Mpofu, also took the opportunity to wish Maphala-Phiri well on her Facebook page with others sharing some of their modelling memories with her.

 

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