daniel chigunweThe Rhodesia Herald, December 25, 1976
MRS Sylvie Pugh-Roberts has a big surprise in store for her this morning — a gift-wrapped car.
It is a surprise present from her husband, Captain Tony Pugh-Roberts, adjutant at Brady Barracks, Bulawayo.
A packaging firm gave him some large sheets of cardboard with which to wrap the Fiat 500.
Yesterday Captain Pugh Roberts drove the car to his mother-in-law’s home in Famona and built a wooden frame for the cardboard sheets.
He plans to take his wife to her mother’s home this morning and let her unwrap her Christmas present.
“I know she is going to love it, because she had a similar model before and it took her all over Rhodesia,” he said.
LESSONS FOR TODAY
Christmas is a season of benevolence as families and friends exchange gifts.
Receiving a surprise wrapped car present elicits a powerful blend of emotions ranging from anticipation to joy and gratitude. It creates lasting memories not only for the recipient but also for those who participated in orchestrating such a heartfelt surprise.
When the recipient first sees the wrapped car, there is an immediate sense of curiosity. The sight of a large, unusual package generates questions: “What could it be?” This anticipation builds excitement as the recipient approaches the gift, wondering if it could be something significant.
The act of unwrapping itself can feel surreal; each layer removed brings them closer to revealing what lies beneath. This moment is often filled with laughter and cheers from onlookers, enhancing the overall atmosphere of joy.
For many, this moment can feel like a dream come true, especially if they have long desired a specific model or type of vehicle. The realisation that this beautiful car is now theirs can lead to awesome joy.
