48-year-old Julie Gichuru was losing her eyesight and had to undergo surgery to restore vision. Her husband Anthony Gichuru also went under the knife around the same period.

Julie opened up on the surgeries her husband and her underwent as she celebrated her 48th birthday on January 7th.

The mother of five used her birthday to reflect on the past year 2021 and the challenges that her family and her went through.

She talked about how vision was quickly deteriorated and was forced to undergo surgery which restore her eyesight. She also said her husband went under the knife last year.

“Marking another year around the sun with gratitude. ? Woke up to the most melodious quavering of the water thick knee (birds), took my breath away. They always chirp so beautifully but today was stupendous, felt like nature was handing me a gift.

“What a journey the last year has been — filled with blessings and also heartbreak. So much to be thankful for… I had eye surgery and I am recovering well – my vision which was deteriorating fast is so greatly improved I don’t need glasses anymore.

“My darling simba also had major surgery and he is doing well too, by the grace of God. We had the opportunity to care for each other through this – what an honour to serve and help each other – to help heal, support, encourage and strengthen each other. So very thankful. .” wrote Julie Gichuru in part.

The TV personality narrated that along the way they have lost their loved ones and they live knowing that they shall meet again.

“And, we have experienced such great loss – deeply cherished loved ones have gone ahead of us. They are resting now. And as they rest, we must live on, knowing we shall be together again. ?Goodbye 47 – thank you for a year of life. Hello 48. ?.”

Julie and Anthony walked down the aisle in on November 29th 2003. They have been married for 18 years but they have been in love for nearly 23 years.

The mother of five shared secrets to a long-lasting love last year on Valentine’s Day.

“22 years of love ??. It’s not about a day of romance or material things. It is about friendship and respect. Laughing together. Praying together. Understanding each other, well. Supporting and encouraging each other. Comforting and strengthening each other. Respecting each other. Love is not static, it is a continuous series of actions that feed a state of being. Wishing you deep and lasting LOVE Happy Love Day!” wrote Julie Gichuru on Valentine’s Day 2021.