~EMERGE...embark...EMBRACE~
take a deep breath
this is going to be a bit long...winded
somewhat of a hello and goodbye
but don't worry its not a bad thing
simply
a new chapter
a new chapter
i had spent much of 2011
at home
pondering
my days, my thoughts
my wishes, my hopes,
my needs, my dreams
pretty much my life
many days i thought of walking away
from this little place i created some time ago
simply walking away
no goodbyes
just closing it
...then...
i would have days when we as a family
or i were doing something
and the
i can't wait to share feeling
burned ever so strong
and yet...i did nothing
it is
BECAUSE
of each of you
that i have allowed this place to remain
whenever i was ready to call it quits
ironically
one of you would send some inspiring words
a letter or card
and that flame that dully remained
would begin to burn a bit brighter
i have realized and accepted these past months
i can not bring back
what has been lost
but
i can
EMBRACE
what i have at this moment
and so with all this ramble above
what i am trying to get at
what i am trying to say
is
i feel compelled to share with you
ME
...WHY...
you may ask
why now
well just as a new season has changed
so to have my intentions
i am ready to
EMERGE
from the shadows
the quiet
the stillness
that has been
i have thought of this for a long time
how people can come together
and support someone they
REALLY
do not know
and support someone they
REALLY
do not know
then i think...
{my love thinks i do too much thinking...maybe thats my whole problem...
me needs to stop thinking...hehehe}
but you do know me, for me...just that
you have read my thoughts and seen the world through my eyes
it's just that most have no idea as to
WHOM
the face or name
is behind such
WHOM
the face or name
is behind such
i write today
because i
kind of as a thank you
for all you have gifted me
feel the time has come to move forward
to
EMBARK
on new journeys
new roads
new roads
new paths
and without realizing what was really happening
so many precious friendship were forming
well you have all brought comfort to my life
fly a little freer
~ME~
Faerwillow as you have come to know
my name
as some already know is
with all this
leads me to
my intentions i have for 2012
i am ready to
EMERGE
from the shell i have had covering me
EMBARK
on new adventures that have been patiently awaiting
&
EMBRACE
all that will come to be
can you guess what my 3 little words for the year are
to
2012
may it be bright & blessed for each of you
which brings me to this
i have struggled
not sharing this part of my life
with my family and friends
not sharing this part of my life
with my family and friends
when i started
it was a safe haven
it was a safe haven
anonymous as possible
i wanted a place for me
and no other that directly surrounded me
i enjoyed coming here and sharing in my days
and slowy i shared a bit more here and there
and slowy i shared a bit more here and there
and without realizing what was really happening
so many precious friendship were forming
well you have all brought comfort to my life
you have inspired me from the very beginning
and helped keep me motivated
now my wings are ready for a wee bit more
they are ready to spread a little wider
fly a little freer
and i do hope you will come along
my hello is
~ME~
Faerwillow as you have come to know
hi...hello...how do you do
my name
as some already know is
Brandi
my goodbye is
faerwillow...sigh...the name will be gone
{though you are welcome to call me what you wish}
with all this
leads me to
my intentions i have for 2012
i am ready to
EMERGE
from the shell i have had covering me
EMBARK
on new adventures that have been patiently awaiting
&
EMBRACE
all that will come to be
can you guess what my 3 little words for the year are
to
2012
may it be bright & blessed for each of you
24 comments:
Hi Brandi! How nice to see your beautiful, smiling face! I feel that 2012 will be such an exciting year for you -- another "e" word to add to "emerge, embark & embrace."
Hi, Brandi. You are truly beautiful. This was a moving post. I must say, I did feel a little anxious there for awhile. Now, I have a sigh of relief.
Mary
Hello Ms. Brandi, gorgeous as I knew you were on the inside so it is that you are beautiful on the outside as well. I too have another E word for you...you my darling have evolved. How absolutely fabulous for you and for us. Oma Linda
Happy new year! I hope 2012 is magical for you! xxx
And thank you, dear Brandi, for opening yourself up and sharing the beauty of your thoughts and art with all of us over the past wee while. While things have been tough for you this year, you still managed to shine through and, as Linda so perfectly put it, you've evolved. A most magical new year to you and yours, lovely one. May it be filled with all you can dream of and even more still.
Ah...Dearest Brandi...what a shining countenance you share with us! Your 'light' is far reaching Dear One! You were with Faerwillow and you will be with Brandi! I can 'see' it already! :)
I say goodbye rather wistfully to Faerwillow who served you well...as she walks off into the forest to another dimension I wish her fare thee well.
I say hello to Brandi...whose words here today have touched me. You have evolved Dear Woman and I embrace you where you are. I give you another e-word...you are elegant!!!
Radiant Blessings and Happy New Year!
xoxoxo
Brave, Beautiful Brandi! So many times I've wanted to call you by name and have stopped myself....I am elated and excited for this new journey....so honored and touched that you are opening up to us anew!
This year is already starting out so magically....embueing in us the strength and courage to create for ourselves the lives we deserve to have :)
Biggest Hugs, Brandi Dear!!!
Cameron
you are such a beautiful soul -- inside and out.
it's so wonderful to see you back in this space -- i've thought of you often, wondering how you are faring. and then you popped up in my comment box and i literally gasped and had a little *squeee*. :D
*sigh*
what a ride, huh?
brightest of blessings to you....and gratitude for being part of your journey.
xo
Sweetie,
My heart bursts forth for you as you spread your wings and fly ever higher - You're beautiful my darling and this is such a huge.step.
I too have taken a leap - of faith if you will - in my new space.
Life is such an amazing adventure - I sure am glad we're in it together!
Love you <3
Brandi,
you blessed us! your words are beautiful, and they hit the heart! These words were for us too, as I read, I felt I could be writing the same words.
many thanks.
Lisa
Hi Brandi,
It is so wonderful to hear from you!!! I have thought about you a lot over the last few months and hoped and prayed you were well!! I am so happy to have you back!! You have truly been missed and this post was so beautiful!!
I'll be e-mailing you soon!
Have a glorious day!!
Sincerely,
Melinda
HOw wonderful to meet you Brandi :) May you emerge and Embark on wonderful adventures this year which I look forward to hearing about. I'm a little 'away' from the blogging scene still. But so love to catch up when I come back.
Take care Brandi and thanks for not giving up on me :)
Much love
Ange
I loved this post, Brandi! It's so nice to be able to write your name as I too have almost used it in the past when I commented. It is lovely to see you emerge. Almost like a gorgeous Spring after a long Winter freeze. Your words have always inspired me and I am really looking forward to a new year of blogging with you!
Your beautiful words match your beautiful face, Brandi. I'm so glad you decided to emerge, can't wait to watch more of your thoughts come alive here! oxx
Wow, what a beautiful post. And so dramatic too - I didn't know what you were going to say for a second there! Anyway, it's lovely to finally meet you Brandi :) I've a good feeling about this next year, I honestly think it's going to be a better one for everyone.
Roisin x
i felt confused and guilty when a 'Brandi' called me dear friend in my comments and i didn't know who it was! ah, it's YOU!
an absolute delight to see you again. truly.
if feels good to emerge after a shell time doesn't it :)
i look forward to hearing more, of how your body is doing, of your heart's wishes, of your days....
may the year ahead bring you your soul's need, and some shimmer and dazzle too ;)
Hi Brandi! This is my first time here. Beautiful post. I like you already. :)
happened upon your blog from kelly's... such lovely words, thoughts & pictures... embrace the journey.
love your three words and so tickled to see you sticking your toes into the water.... or is it more like a quick jump completely in... which ever it is I am eager to see all that comes out of you. It is so nice to have you back.. I have missed you so... welcome home Brandi
Well, hello Brandi! :) What a BEAUTIFUL person you are - inside and out. Thank you for coming back and sharing a part of your soul. Welcome HOME! :)
Why Hello beautiful YOU! I too wondered "who is this sweet person leaving me such inspired and supportive comments?" Then I pop over and immediately I knew WHO because your voice, your style, you HEART is so clearly presence in you words and your images.
And funny, I was recently reminded of the traveling package and how lovely to have connected with so many people from around the world ... and then you emerge!
I have discovered (and another dear friend just wrote about this) that while sharing myself is initially scary, the response has always been supportive and insightful for me. The intention with which we put ourselves out there really does channel what we receive back. I see and feel so much love and celebration from you ... I hope you now feel how much the world is ready to embraced Brandi!
Love and gratitude - xo Lis
I would like to second much of what has already been said - welcome home to a beautiful lady, inside and out. Brightest blessings to you and yours as you embark on your exciting new endeavours and journeys.
Brandi! It is no surprise to me that your outside is as beautiful as your inside. Have I told you how much I've missed your words?!!! I always leave your blog with your words trailing me for days, weeks months.......
I am so happy to have them again.
Hi Brandi, it was so wonderful to hear from you again! And I'm so glad you are once again sharing your magic and beauty with us. I have been reading your recent posts and I feel like I've been visiting an enchanted forest. Wishing you much love, light, joy and magic this year! xo
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