tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post6352531096338615..comments2023-10-30T05:29:11.063-07:00Comments on QUEEN OF MY KINGDOM: Meant To Be...Queen "B"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09972849006233404823noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-11894687234880120682010-02-28T18:53:30.514-08:002010-02-28T18:53:30.514-08:00Brandi- a truly moving story about your name, your...Brandi- a truly moving story about your name, your path and your dear and beloved mother. I often wish my parents had been better "cheerleaders", for a lack of a better word, during my formative years. I always dreamed of what it would of been like to have someone telling you to reach for those starts as you can accomplish anything and everything you set your goals upon. But, not the case; we all are really products of our up bringing aren't we, including our own parents? Thank you for your sweet message regarding our turmoil to live abroad or not. I so appreciate your advice & support. We are still in the decision process and of course that perfect job offer still needs to come through, but it's getting closer. Sadly enough Grahams mum is quickly loosing her battle with cancer. We thought we'd have the joy of spending time with her when we moved, & she won't even come close to making it that long. To loose both our moms in the same year, likely within month of each other has been so difficult. Much to think about these days. All my best to you and yours and thank you for sharing your tender story with us all. <br />xx debDumbwit Tellherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148671166061931241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-57572082875413425902010-02-27T22:07:26.022-08:002010-02-27T22:07:26.022-08:00That is a great post about the joys of discovering...That is a great post about the joys of discovering yourself, and your right to your name. Don't know many people have assumed my name was Amanada, as much as it is a pretty name, it is simply not me!<br />MandyPearl Maplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-84673664124100364932010-02-27T18:39:31.262-08:002010-02-27T18:39:31.262-08:00Hi: I have enjoyed reading about how you became wh...Hi: I have enjoyed reading about how you became who you are. Thank you for sharing that. I am praying for you, I hear you may be in the way of a tsunami. Take care of yourself. Blessings, MarthaMartha's Favoriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513162906213998461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-45783273323591409042010-02-27T14:30:15.820-08:002010-02-27T14:30:15.820-08:00Aloha Brandi!!!
Wow.. what a post.
I love your ho...Aloha Brandi!!!<br /><br />Wow.. what a post.<br />I love your honesty.. I'm sure this post will be very inspiring to many others than myself.<br /><br />I can relate to you on so many levels here.. and it makes me very grateful that you are a new friend through blogging!<br /><br />PS: I love your middle name too.. ha-ha..<br /><br />Also.. I have been thinking of you today with all of the tsunami talk at your island. I hope all is well. XOAnn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374067182519089756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-24479331889316735072010-02-27T11:48:39.869-08:002010-02-27T11:48:39.869-08:00I can relate...kids can be so mean! We moved aroun...I can relate...kids can be so mean! We moved around some when I was a child, we'd move into a small community where kids had been together since birth and they just wouldn't let a new girl in! My name was Julia, I was named after my great grandmother. These kids would tease and taunt me with..Ju..lee..AAA So in 6th grade, i changed it to Julie, and have mostly gone with that since. Now I wish I was know as Julia, she was a beautiful woman and it is a beautiful name! <br />How wonderful for your family and your mom that is has worked out so well for her to live with you. And how kind of your husband to want it too! We have all made mistakes of one kind or another..thats life! Thanks for sharing, I'm so glad I have connected with you! Come say hi :DJulie Harwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05246850029056713294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-73980550758949574602010-02-27T10:52:57.767-08:002010-02-27T10:52:57.767-08:00Gentle hugs, concerning your name-story-trauma-etc...Gentle hugs, concerning your name-story-trauma-etc.<br /><br />Wishing you well, having just seen this News Blurb of <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100227/ap_on_re_us/quake_tsunami" rel="nofollow">tsunami warnings</a> in Hawaii.Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-50631594151044032382010-02-27T09:13:30.551-08:002010-02-27T09:13:30.551-08:00Aloha Brandi!
I am so happy to come and visit you....Aloha Brandi!<br />I am so happy to come and visit you. It is always a treat to hear your stories. We are basically to same age, I was born in March of '63 so we grew up in the same era. It is so fun to see your photos. It reminds me of my childhood. I remember being 8 like you and yes it's amazing how young kids are when they start to learn to be mean. I think, oh kids are getting younger and younger being mean these days. However, I think human nature is human nature regardless of the era. I'm so sorry to hear that kids tortured you by teasing you about your name. I am a firm believer that instances in our lives help shape who we are. For whatever reason inside of you you needed to change your name at the time to cope, that it has made you appreciative and proud of who you are today. It may have not had the same impact to be so proud or appreciate your name if that hadn't happened, it would have just been a name. Instead you have learned NOT to be embarrassed of who you are for what ever reason. For others, it could have been their hair color or height, etc. but it isn't until we have grown and matured until we realize that the things that make us different can become a good thing in our older years. What a sad life it would be if we were all alike. I know when my daughter was younger she wanted to wear clothing just like everyone else and didn't want anything that made her stand out. It isn't until we come into our own and can be comfortable with ourselves that we realize that we should all embrace our differences and appreciate them. If it wasn't so wonderful to be different, God would have created us to all be the same. I used to tell my daughter to hold her head high and be who you are and not be afraid to be a trend setter, to Not be like others. It CAN be a wonderful thing. Tell that to all the other Brandy/Brandis in the world!!<br />I thank you for your sweet and kind comments about our news clip. You are such a sweetie to have such wonderful things to say. I crack up about your comment about the camera loving us. Well, I was having a thousand heart attacks thinking about being on TV...no it's not for me. Talk about nervous. I do no think the camera is kind to me. Why did I wear that dress??? Yikes, it looks like Omar the tent maker made it for me. Good God, oh well it is what it is. I am just grateful we could put the word out there about heart disease. I hope we have inspired others to help with the cause, become more aware of it and to take care better care of ourselves.<br />Thanks for your support and friendship. You, my dear are as beautiful as your name!!<br />Have a wonderful warm weekend!<br />XoXo<br />GailObee Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662582088273555729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-78721844105295049462010-02-27T08:37:05.351-08:002010-02-27T08:37:05.351-08:00Aloha Brandi,
I wanted to stop by and say hello t...Aloha Brandi,<br /><br />I wanted to stop by and say hello to you.<br />Thank you so much for visiting my blog and becoming a follower as well. I read your story a little fast and will return later to fully read it. You are a wonderful person and I hope to get to know you better. I heard this morning about the earth quake in Chilli and that a tsunami may be heading for Hawaii...I am praying for you and all of the folks there in Hawaii. Love and Gods Blessing to you and yours. Hugssss Susansjmcdowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00491961552727012212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-45991564817301152532010-02-27T07:38:31.160-08:002010-02-27T07:38:31.160-08:00What an awesome journey to record for your posteri...What an awesome journey to record for your posterity. And I love the flashback photos!Riddlezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161871847137307519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-77476003537059846582010-02-27T04:40:58.255-08:002010-02-27T04:40:58.255-08:00Lovely blog!
xoxo
SCLovely blog!<br />xoxo<br />SCBeth Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831271413506252133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-72806811339347199762010-02-27T00:10:18.407-08:002010-02-27T00:10:18.407-08:00Thanks for sharing your wonderful story with us, I...Thanks for sharing your wonderful story with us, I really enjoyed reading it. I have been to Hawaii a couple of times on holiday and think that you are very lucky to be living there :-)<br /><br />Have a fabulous weekend,<br /><br />Leeann xFabulously Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188064656616598471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-75928094048808576382010-02-27T00:02:41.853-08:002010-02-27T00:02:41.853-08:00HI Brandi!!!
Well I could be in trouble here.. as ...HI Brandi!!!<br />Well I could be in trouble here.. as I even named my blog by my nickname!! To be honest I think we are all have many facets to ourselves.. I'm finding now that the Julie and the Ruby have equal importance in my life.. Funny I am always called Julie or Jules when it comes to the serious stuff and day to day life, and Ruby when it is creative or joyful!! hence trying to welcome that back into my life... also.. I ALWAYS had at least 5 or 6 other Julies at school and most workplaces which meant I was always called by both my christian name and my surname .... <br /><br />However.. i love your story.. and find it interesting how you found the self within... and your path in life.. and ironic that you opted for the well known name in childhood whereas I was stuck with it... hehe<br />I think Brandi suits you well.. It seems vivacious and full of life which you seem to be judging by your photos and wonderful lifestyle in Hawaii... <br /><br />So now I have hogged your comments.. Thanks for sharing your lovely story with us... Have a great weekend xx JulieJulie@beingRUBYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424920655462727594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-29053282321990090422010-02-26T23:52:37.940-08:002010-02-26T23:52:37.940-08:00Your honesty is so very refreshing. I just love th...Your honesty is so very refreshing. I just love the way you approach life and I will take a page from your elegant, positive book. You are an inspiration Queen Brandi for you don't pretend to be, you just are a wonderful woman.<br />A lovey weekend to you and yours my dear,<br />Warm regards,<br />SimoneThe romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382165250238920938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409790885398939401.post-87632993278871177122010-02-26T20:11:25.208-08:002010-02-26T20:11:25.208-08:00Ah beautiful story, right from the heart.You are j...Ah beautiful story, right from the heart.You are just darling all through the years and today.<br /><br />We also call my Mother Nana and we all have an amazing relationship with her.They are a blessing!<br /><br />So glad you rose above it all and became You.~KimWhiteWhispers2uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09765496799870197336noreply@blogger.com