Springbok star Bongi Mbonambi and wife Stacy celebrate 8 years of love and faith
The couple expressed gratitude for their enduring relationship, crediting God and acknowledging both the joys and challenges of their marriage.
Fans flooded the couple with warm congratulations and well-wishes.
South African rugby player Bongi Mbonambi and his wife, Stacy, are celebrating eight years of marriage. The couple took to social media to share heartfelt messages, expressing their profound love and support for one another.
The accomplished Sharks hooker and member of the Springboks' renowned 'Bomb Squad' reflected on his joy in being married to Stacy and honoured their faith as the cornerstone of their relationship.
'Happy 8th year anniversary, my beautiful wife. Here is to many more anniversaries by the grace and mercy of God. It hasn't been perfect but definitely worth it… Thank you for your love and patience and so much care for our little family.'
The 34-year-old thanked his wife for blessing their union with two little girls whom he affectionately called 'their world.'
'8 years for slapping the same sexy cheeks. Here's to many more. Until the wheels fall off my Lifie,' he concluded.
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Stacy matched her husband's affection, sharing a thoughtful message: 'Happy anniversary, my love. 8 years of marriage by the grace of God.'
The mom-of-two reflected on the challenges of marrying someone with a demanding career and spoke about the commitment required to nurture their relationship.
'Because this life will throw you some curveballs, and when things get hard… man, lol, it does get HARD, especially with your profession. I hope and pray the years get sweeter and filled with more love, and our beautiful girls get to witness what is a healthy union, partnership, and friendship filled with love, honour, and respect. I love you,' she shared.
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The pair, who exchanged vows in 2017 at the picturesque Webersburg wine estate in Stellenbosch, received an outpouring of congratulations from fans, celebrating their milestone and wishing them continued happiness in the years to come.
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