Nonhle Thema has dedicated the sweetest message to her daughter, Star Phoenix Ivy Zime, who just turned three. The Zabalaza actress took to Instagram to share how her baby girl gave her a reason to be happy again. 

She wrote: "My Princess I just want you to know I Love you with all my heart...3 years ago when I was pregnant with you mommy was going through a lot of pain in life...but you came and restored my soul and gave me a reason to live and be happy...I never knew I cud ever create life..But God showed me He was in charge of me and my body...since I gave birth to you Star I have seen life in a different light..You helped me heal all wounds I had and helped me find happiness..I Love You My daughter. .You changed my life in every way...Thank You." 

The proud mother of one also shared some pictures from her daughter's birthday celebration. 

 

Stars birthday cake just arrived...😍😍😍

A photo posted by Nonhle*Gods Princess*Thema 😇👑💖 (@nonhle_thema) on Oct 10, 2015 at 1:40am PDT

 

Birthday girl...I think I'm smiling so much like it's my day 😊😍😚 God is alive..Thank You Baba 😇💗💖💑

A photo posted by Nonhle*Gods Princess*Thema 😇👑💖 (@nonhle_thema) on Oct 10, 2015 at 6:36am PDT

 

😍😍😍👸👸👸 #Princess

A photo posted by Nonhle*Gods Princess*Thema 😇👑💖 (@nonhle_thema) on Oct 10, 2015 at 11:35am PDT

It looks they had a lot of fun!

Image credit: Instagram