Hey, Sweet Potatoes!
I am still here. I can’t believe that the last time I put up a blog post was on March 23rd, exactly one month ago. I don’t remember a time I was gone for this long. It’s probably happened, but I just don’t remember.
Vera Ezimora of August 2017
A LOT has happened in my since last year till now, and if you’ve been reading, then you know that I have hinted at it many, many times — like with my New Year post about the 20 hard lessons I learned in 2017 and with my birthday post which was a letter to myself. Some of you already have an idea what’s going on, while some have been guessing – correctly and incorrectly.
Some people have reached out personally and asked directly what is going on, and if you have, then I have been nothing but honest with you in my response. I may not have gone into details, but I did not leave the question unanswered. And some of you have sent me very encouraging emails. Thank you to everyone for even noticing my absence. You rock, truly.
That being said, one of the things you have said you love about me and my blog [in the Sweet Potato Files] is my honesty and openness, and believe me, I appreciate that [you feel that way] more than I can even express. It means everything to me that you feel that way about me because that is what I want you to feel and know. I am not a liar, nor am I a pretentious person, so the last thing I will do is come on here and paint you a picture that isn’t real. If I am going through shit, you will know that I am going through shit. And I went through shit last year.
Yes, I have gone through some shit changes since last year, but I swear it’s the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. It was not a change that I intended or willed or even wanted, but it happened, and it was out of my control and it was painful and heartbreaking, but in the end, I was and still am a better, stronger version of myself.
I would be lying if I were to say now that the reason I have not been blogging for the past month is because of these changes. No, that would be a lie. The actual reason why I have not been blogging for the past month is that I lost my storytelling mojo. And the reason why I lost it is because I cannot tell you YET what I want to really tell you.
What I really want to tell you about is the changes that have happened in my life, how I’m taking them, and how I’m living now. But I cannot tell you YET. There are also other things I want to say and do that I cannot say and do until I first tell you about the changes. Otherwise, this will just become a really weird and uncomfortable blog to read.
You know (or maybe you don’t know), I am not an impulsive person. My moves are always calculated. I may not be able to predict the future, but I try to at least assess the possible outcomes and I try to think of issues that may arise and how I would fix them. So if I’m going to be telling you my story, I have to do it right. After all, I have been sharing my life with you on this blog for 12 years, so I cannot stop now.
My Sweet Potatoes, all this is to say that gist full ground, and I will tell it to you, I promise. When I do, you will swear that Vera made this up, that this is not possible, that this sounds too much like a Nollywood movie. But it’s my reality. True talk.
Meanwhile, I promise to discipline myself to write – whether or not I feel like it. As I have said many times, I am a storyteller, and storytellers tell stories.
How has your month been?
P.S. I’m still featuring Sweet Potatoes!
P.P.S. I took the picture above in August 2017.
I just got your mail on the staircase. I nearly tripped from excitement.
I’m just excited reading from you, knowing you are OK.
I’ve been making a lot of guesses too but I felt it wouldn’t be nice to pry.
Ada mmadu, Anambra girls are known for strength and I know you will be…
Xoxo
Yes to strength! Yes to Anambra girls! Nne’m, dalu ooo. You being happy to read from me makes me very, very happy!
We miss you. Please blog often as soon as the inspiration to do so comes.
I will, I promise. It’s getting a lottttt better.
Vera, you have been missed! I keep refreshing everyday for a new post 🙁 But the most important thing is you’re well, and you can be rest assured we will be waiting for you!
Sending you lots of love!!
Your words mean everything to me. Thank you soooooo much *kisses*
My only response to everything you have said is ‘ I miss you ‘. Looking forward to your next post. Take care of you Vera
I miss you, too! 😀
You have been missed sorely, but be rest assured we are here for you whenever you are ready. Remain strong in God
Amen. Thank you so very kindly.
I’m glad to hear from you. 😊
Thank you, Nkiru. Glad to hear from you too.
I miss you. Please write and vlog., even if it’s one sentence or a 1 minute video. In the end, all will be well.
Yes, ma’am!!! I promise I’ll definitely blog. Vlogging might take a little longer, but we’re getting there.
Awww Vera… we are here. Waiting for you when/if ever you are ready.
#TeamSweetPotatoe
Thank you, boo. Was nice seeing you this weekend 😉
I was excited to see you posted, but this post was more confusing and void than expected. I do hope you and your daughter are doing ok!
My daughter and I are doing great! I will post details later.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay Strong!
Love and Light!
Thank you so much, iHeart! Appreciate the love.
how are you Vera? l think it stopped flowing. ls not easy at all being a creative writer, ”writing as a whole is not easy” thinking and contemplating. You need constant energy and good diet. l think you needed rest to relax the brain also as a mother. As l used to tell fellow writing students in my days in metro state university, writing is very complex, math’s is knowing the formula and being calculative. we just have to keep reading articles, newspapers and journals. keep relaxing.
Right. That’s great.
Big squeezy hug Vera!
Thank you! I need all the hugs I can get.
Verastic and her sweet potatoes are LIFE.
You all are so AMAZING.
And as a #1 Verastic fan, I say a big Thank you guys.
Every word, every sentence… means everything to us.
Yes oooooo!!!! Funmie has said it all. Thank you.
Hey Vera,
It’s good to hear from you! I’m glad that you’re doing good.
Part of what endears you to me is the strength that has always gleamed through your words. You’ll be fine.
Awwwwww. Manny, thank you so much. Your vote of confidence in me is everything. You’ve been a long time supporter. Thank you so much, and I hope to continue making you to be “prouding” lol
hmnn..vera!I am actually a sweet potato but hadly comment and I think I have a general idea of what you are going through cos I have been there. its not in what you said in the birthday post or new year post…its what you didn’t say ! Gods strength.
Verey, thank you for being a Sweet Potato, and thank you for being so observant 🙂
Glad you are doing ok! I kept looking for new posts and got worried there for a minute. Take your time mama! Sending plenty hugs your way!
Thank you so much, Lohita. Trust you’ve been well.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Vera. May God be with you.
Amen. Amen. Amen. Thank you very much