Well, I suppose I am officially back here for recipes, friends. Thank you for bearing with me while I needed to be there extra for my family. It’s been one heck of a year and a half and I simply can not believe how far we’ve come. I’m beyond grateful to tell you that Nick is doing great. Feeling great, looking great, bloodwork great…it’s all just so much to digest and I mean that in an over-the-top-overwhelmed-with-gratitude sort of way. To have witnessed first hand what that man went through was both a nightmare and a gift. He is just incredible. You know, when you’re in the midst of something that traumatic, sometimes you just go on autopilot and don’t have the ability to fully process what is happening. So now, all of that processing is happening and while it can leave marks and scars, we are so full of gratefulness.
Some of you have been here from the get-go; cooking along with me and supporting me in my little side gig that I love so dearly. And some of you joined us to stay updated on Nick; the prayers and support you provided us will never be forgotten. And now it’s time to turn the page to the next chapter.
It is with a tip toe that I step back into this recipe writing and sharing thing. You see, as many of you know, when you go through something traumatic, something that’s taken your control away, something that won’t give you and end mark or ever fully leave your life, you have this beautiful, yet sad sense of nothing is forever. And the truth of all of this is that taking this step back into something that I loved so deeply, that defined me and was my sense of “normal” life for so long, feels a little challenging. It means that it might not ever look like it did and that I could fail this time around. It means that I might never fully be able to unravel in it the way I did before because of the experiences that have changed me. And it means that I’m officially trying to turn the page onto the next chapter and there are so very many emotions that come with that. Because when you’ve reached the point of closure in situations like this, there lies the opportunity for it all to happen again. And that can feel really scary.
But it’s time and we can do it. Maybe it won’t be the same, but we can take everything we’ve gained and apply it back to where we started…with a fresh, new, revitalized perspective and creativity. I want to thank you all again for your support. Whether it’s been from the get-go, sharing NP with friends and family and helping me promote my small business, whether it’s been through the side jobs you have provided or participated in with me, or whether it’s the support you’ve given my family when Nick was sick. I am so very happy to be back here in my element, writing and cooking with all of you, and I look forward to what’s in store. And now…deep breaths🤍
Ya allah… great post, sis!! Super excited for your return to food blogging again!! Love u❤️
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I love you so much…thank you for constantly being in my corner, sis🤍
Welcome back. Glad to hear Nick is doing well. Best of luck as you turn the page.
Thank you so much, always so wonderful to hear your kind comments and support! I’m happy to be seeing more of you:)
Wishing you loads of success and happiness this year! 💙
It’s great to have you back. I use your recipes so often and wish I could give you more credit! Everyone in our family loves them. I hope being back brings you some joy and happiness:)
You, my dear, have been such a great support to me and I am so grateful for you!
Wishing you all the best as you turn the page. ❤️❤️
Thank you so much Jen. Your sweet words and comments have put so many smiles on my face and I am grateful for your care more than you know. I hope you and the family are well!
Just be you, and that will be perfect. Welcome back!
Oh Angie…thank you. Always so much light coming from you and i hope you are well!
Welcome back Missi! To me you have never really left because I go to your site on a regular basis for recipes and wisdom. But I am excited to see you back here posting and giving us new ideas! Thank you!
You are just such a delight to have along, Mariann! Thank you for your constant sweetness and encouragement! Xo
What a beautiful post, Melissa! I’m SO incredibly happy for you, Nick & your family! ❤️
Thank you so much Jamie! It’s always such a joy to hear from you and i appreciate you checking in on us so much! Xo
You have a way with putting your heartfelt thoughts into words. It’s been inspiring (and a reminder) for me as I continue my health journey. It was awesome visiting with you and we are looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the Oprish family at the club! We’re in your corner!!
Sara
It was so wonderful to talk with you Sara…you are such a fighter yourself! Xo
You are blessed and you are a blessing. We love your family and know that God has extraordinary things for you all to experience. Hugs from us.
This note gives me the happiest heart. Thank you so much Julie…we love you too🤍🤍
I was JUST thinking of you as a scrolled my feed & was so glad to see this post! Praise God for Nick’s health & your outlook going forward ❤
Thank you so much Gina! You are such a sweetheart 🤍