04/27/2026
Happy Monday, April 27!
Today I want to share a personal update from my heart… ❤️
After a long wait, my insurance finally approved an MRI for my lower back. The results, unfortunately, were not a surprise. I have multiple herniated and bulging discs. One is very close to pinching my spinal cord, and another is pressing on my sciatic nerve, which explains the constant pain running down my right leg. 🩺
On top of that, the discs in my neck have worsened, now pinching nerves that are causing tingling and numbness in my left arm. This is the progression of Degenerative Disc Disease that I was diagnosed with about 4 years ago. I knew about the issues in my neck, but the lower back injury is something new I’m now facing.
With all of this, and with my husband battling Stage 3 COPD—where even the smoke from the grill triggers flare-ups, we’ve had to make an incredibly difficult decision.
It’s time for us to step away from the food business. 🙏
This has not been easy to accept. Saying I’m heartbroken doesn’t even begin to cover it. Y’all know how much I love my food trailer and how much each and every one of you has meant to me. You weren’t just customers… you became friends, family, and a huge part of my life. 🤍
I’ve reached out and let Theresa Zierlein Hairston know we won’t be returning, and we are currently in talks with Mike, the new co owner of Lake Fork Tackleshack about the future of the trailer. My hope is that he will purchase the trailer and it will continue serving the community we love so much.
Sometimes life gently nudges you… and sometimes it firmly decides for you. Right now, I have to listen to my body and focus on my health.
For this next chapter, I’ll be pouring my heart into my French Bulldog breeding business, and for now, that is exactly where I need to be. 🐾
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for all the prayers, the messages, the love, and the unwavering support over these past 3 years. It has meant more to me than words can ever express. 🙏❤️
The Backlash Grill may be closing this chapter, but the memories, friendships, and love we’ve shared will always stay with me.
With all our love and gratitude,
Kimberly & Kenneth ❤️