Happy New Year! + A Medical Update
Hello out there & Happy New Year! To say it’s been a while would be an understatement. I got married earlier this year, then came back afterwards to start blogging again…then disappeared completely. The last few months have been very interesting for me because in August I fell sick…and well, never fully recovered. I’ve had a series of hospitalisations, faintings, unbearable amounts of pain, endless (I mean ENDLESS) amounts of medication and lots and lots of bed rest. We are still trying to figure out what’s completely wrong but I’m happy to say that I’ve gone from 10% a day to about 70%, and I’m so ready to start back blogging. I spent a long time comparing myself to other bloggers and their constant consistency, but I realised that that definitely wasn’t making me any better nor was it mentally healthy for me.
I’m pretty sure the Christmas season definitely added some magic. It’s been a challenging time, and SERIOUSLY, I have the best husband who has been unwavered throughout the last few months and always by my side no matter the numerous doctor visits, medical procedures, endless crying on my part or anything else that was thrown his way. My family has been 100% supportive and I really have had the BEST set of friends who have always been there for me. I also want to thank everyone who noticed my absence and offered me kind words of care, and in particular my blogger friend Zainab who despite just becoming a first time mom and having other full time responsibilities, checked in on me numerous times!!
Despite this, I said no matter what I am going to enjoy this holiday season, and I planned for this to be a Very Special Christmas! It’s was our first Christmas as a married couple (whaaaat!) and I gathered the energy to decorate our home for the holiday season, which means every morning I wake up is a happy morning! I haven’t been able to bake anything but I am determined to do so before the season is over. I can’t promise I will be able to post it, but I’ll eat enough for all of us! Hmm, maybe not the best idea…
I planned this update post because I thought you, my readers, deserved to know where on earth I’ve disappeared off to, and to know that I am waiting for the day I get to hop back on and share another fun recipe with you. I also posted it to remind us all to think of others this seasons, because we are all going through secret burdens that no one knows about. I’ve kept a front to most people except my closest friends – which means smiling through tons of pain! And trying to be my normal over-giddy hyperactive self – but I’m trying to view this as a life lesson to learn from, in whatever way I can, and just accept it and just be. I realised that I wouldn’t allow myself to just rest, which only made things worse, and so I’m trying to accept that.
Do you know what I also realised? I haven’t shared any of our wedding pictures with you! What?! Today will make 6 months since we’ve been married! So to make up for the last few months, here’s some of our favourite wedding pictures. I also can’t wait to show you our home hopefully later on when I pick back up my camera. See you very soon!
First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Second: so happy to see a post from you in my feed and third: really happy you are feeling so much better. I hope your doctors can get to the bottom of things and help you soon. Finally: freaking crazy amazing wedding pictures! Arghhh I’m so sorry I missed the wedding but thanks to these pictures I can vicariously be there. So beautiful! And I’m so glad you guys have a wonderful marriage. Here’s to a great year! xoxo
Happy New Year!! Thanks so much darling and wish you could’ve been there too!! Here’s to a great 2016 indeed!! xoxo
OH MY GOSH your wedding looks SO BEAUTIFUL-the pics are gorgeous, you look gorgeous, everything is goooorgeouuuus!
and I’m so happy you’re feeling better! I hope you’re able to figure out what’s been wrong and get you back to 100%!
Thank you so much for the update, friend, we’ve missed you!
Aww thanks so much Kayle!! I missed you guys too!!
I’m so sorry you haven’t felt well! You look just perfect in your wedding photos! I’m so glad you shared them!
Thanks so much Annie!!
Jessica! I am so sorry to hear about all that you’ve been going through medical wise. I hope that your doctors can really get to the bottom of it and that you continue to feel better!!
PS gorgeous gorgeous wedding photos! You look beautiful!
Thanks so much Ashley! Congrats on the blog name change – I’ve been keeping up through mail subscription. I look forwarding to coming back to blogging 🙂
Happy New Year Jessica, sorry to hear all that you have been through. I hope you recover completely very soon, all my wishes with you 🙂 The wedding pictures are amazing, you guys look great together!
Happy New Year Manali! Thank you so much!!!
so amazing and professional photography .. thanks for sharing with us
Beautiful pictures, thank you for sharing them and I’m glad to see you back.
Thanks Charla!
What a lovely post from a very strong, sincere, and lovely woman!! Have been where you are and still struggle to some degree with multiple modalities. With all the support you have, and strength you clearly have, you WILL get through this. Pace yourself darlin, never compare to others,in as far as blogging. Have followed blogs for 10 months now. Coincidently began while recovering from ANOTHER major surgery. Always have loved to cook, but literally lost close to 4years being severely ill. Am 300%better today, jumped on Pinterest only a few months ago, and was so excited when I jumped from 49 followers at Christmas,to the almost 700 I have today! Am much older than you, and what the big guy helped me through, He will help you as well. This bloggy world is the most supportive and loving part of the internet, in my opinion, all support and appreciate the efforts and hard work it takes. God Bless and May you have an AWESOME New Year and more!!
Hi Teri,
Your comment has brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so sorry to hear you were sick but so glad to hear you are doing so much better. Thank you for sharing your story with me it was truly motivating! Have an awesome New Year too and God Bless You too!!
Oh Jess, I’m so sorry you haven’t been feeling well. Hope you continue to get better soon. And wow!!! You and your photos are stunning!!!
Aw I’m just seeing but still want to reply. Thank you so much Kelly your words mean a lot to me! <3
Congratulations! Here’s to hoping this New Year will bring good health to you!
Thanks so much Toni for being so kind!