Mama Gift marks son’s birthday with heartfelt message after gruelling illness battle
By Steve Ireri, April 11, 2026TikToker Purity Mugambi, popularly known as Mama Gift Gathoge, has penned an emotional birthday message to her son months after he battled a life-threatening illness that saw them seek specialised treatment abroad.
In a heartfelt Facebook post on Saturday, April 11, 2026, the mother expressed deep love and gratitude for her son, celebrating his life and wishing him well as he marked another year.
She conveyed her prayers for his future, expressing hope that all his dreams and wishes would come true and that his special day would bring him joy and fulfilment.
“Happy birthday, son. I wish you all the Best in life. May all your dreams and wishes come true. Hope your special day brings you all your Heart desireI’m so blessed to have a son like you
,” she wrote.
Mama Gift described herself as blessed to have him as her child, noting that no amount of birthday messages could fully capture the depth of love she holds for him.
The TikToker further emphasised that her message was rooted in genuine and unconditional love, adding that words alone could not define what she means to her as a son.
“No birthday wishes, greetings, and messages can express the love for you. This birthday message is a genuine and unconditional love I have for you. I don’t have insightful birthday quotes that will define you as my son
,” she wrote.
She went on to pray for God’s continued blessings upon his life, wishing him many more years filled with good health, wealth, and prosperity. In her message, she also expressed her desire to see him live a life full of happiness, success, and a bright future.
“May God continue to bless you with many years to come with good health, wealth and prosperity. May your days be the window that opens and never closes. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness, smiles, and a shining future
,” she wrote.
Mama Gift affectionately referred to her son using endearing names, describing him as her “superman” and “treasure”, while reaffirming her unwavering love for him.
“Again, happy birthday, MY GUDSONN, MY Superman, my treasure.
,I LOVE YOU…Mama loves you,” she added.
The emotional message comes against the backdrop of a difficult period the family has endured in recent months, as her son, widely known as Baby Gift, battled a serious illness that required specialised treatment in India.
During their stay abroad, she regularly updated her followers on his condition, at one point revealing that he had made significant progress, including being able to breathe on his own without reliance on oxygen support.
She attributed the improvement to faith and prayers, describing the recovery as a miracle and expressing gratitude to those who stood by her during the challenging period.
Her journey, however, was not without controversy, as she faced criticism from some quarters over her repeated appeals for financial assistance. Despite this, she maintained her focus on her son’s recovery, often urging her followers to remain prayerful and hopeful in difficult times.