In Memoriam: Happy Birthday, Bekini Bound!

Skinnymocah · 04-25-2005, 04:41 AM

On June 26th, 2004, the world lost an angel. A sweet face, a kind word, a funny story, and an uplifting spirit describe our girl, Brandy Seay, aka Bekini Bound. Today was her birthday.

Brandy had been a member of LCF since March 2003 and instantly became close to many of us here. Her life was tragically cut short in a car accident that occured as she swerved to miss a deer in the road.

At the bottom of this post are a few links to help familiarize yourself with LCF's Angel, Brandy.

Please remember her family and her DH, Steven, on what must be an incredibly difficult day. In honor of Brandy and her committment to her work, a scholarship fund was set up for nursing students. If you feel moved to do so, I am sure a donation in any amount in the memory of Brandy would be greatly appreciated. More info will be posted later today re: the scholarship.

Brandy's Last Thread--just an example of what a sweetheart she was!

Brandy's before and after photos. She did finally get into that Bikini!

Link to article on her accident

I believe this was her graduation from Nursing School:

There is a link to her Memorial Thread in my signature. It lives in Past Amazing Posts, so it can no longer be bumped, but the sentiments expressed within it remind me of why this place is so special... when things get rough, we really pull together.

I know many here knew Brandy personally... she always had some funny stories. Does anyone want to share an anectdote? You know she wouldn't want sadness!

Happy Birthday, Dear Friend. You are missed !

Skinnymocah · 04-25-2005, 05:40 AM

This is the funniest thing she ever posted... ever... the context of the conversation was funny in itself. I can't explain it, it's here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bekini bound

Ohhhh, big boy want's to fight?
Welll bubba, I tell you what stick your head up your a$$ & fight for air.
I'm goin to the bar!

She was hilarious!

Just Martha · 04-25-2005, 05:47 AM

I am glad you posted this, thank you Moke!
I forgot her b-day was the day before mine...I don't think I will ever forget it now.

She truly was a sweet and caring person.

jobun · 04-25-2005, 06:15 AM

what a beautiful post Moke. She would have been touched by your kindness.

Happy Birthday in Heaven Brandy

Skinnymocah · 04-25-2005, 06:15 AM

Thanks, MizGrits, for the following info on the memorial fund set up in Brandy's honor (posted with permission from the admin staff at lowcarbfriends.com)

Brandy Seay Memorial Fund
Erin Care and Rehabilitation Center
242 Rocky Hollow Road
Erin, TN 37061

Miz Grits · 04-25-2005, 06:19 AM

I'm missing Kini as well, and sending hugs and thoughts to her family and friends. She was a beautiful soul and a light to the world. I still feel her around me every day. I see her in the sunshine, hear her when the birds sing, and feel her hugs everytime I think about her. I just know that I'll see her again some day.

bratbreeder02 · 04-25-2005, 06:21 AM

thank you for posting this,Moke. I wasn't aware of her being taken from us. I remeber her funny, wonderful postings, also. We have truly lost an angel. We miss you, Brandy. Happy Birthday, sweetie!

senorina · 04-25-2005, 06:41 AM

Poor thing. Thanks for posting, I'll be thinking of her today.

rootbeer · 04-25-2005, 07:14 AM

I miss her.

Skinnymocah · 04-25-2005, 08:00 AM

Thanks for making this a sticky!

SmileyAmy · 04-25-2005, 08:19 AM

Brandy!

I was thinking about her the other day. I hope and pray her family and friends are healing a little more everyday.

MissBoop · 04-25-2005, 08:23 AM

I wasn't around to get to know her, but I do remember the post saying she had passed. I did a search and read some of her post as I cried.

dimepiece1 · 04-25-2005, 08:45 AM

Happy Birthday Brandy!

DivaHerself · 04-25-2005, 09:05 AM

[COLOR=DarkOrchid]Happy, happy birthday Brandy honey![/color]

I'll celebrate today, the anniversary of the day we got to share Brandy, and also in June, the day she was reborn into her real life.

What a bright and amazing soul she is! Her signature is JOY, she gave it to everyone with whom she came in contact, it streamed off her like light. She made such an impression on so many of us here, in such a short time. To this day, I can always tell when Brandy is near because I'll laugh so hard that I cry.

When I spoke to Brandy's mom, she told me that what we knew of her is what she lived every day. Brandy was always, always extending herself to help someone, always with joy, and always making an indelible impression.

Keep a seat warm at the party for me, kini!

MommyAngelcakes · 04-25-2005, 09:34 AM

How sad, I didn't know her, I wish I did. SkinnyMocha thanks for posting this. God bless her, she sounds like a great person and one that has touched many lives. Now she wears her bikini in Paradise!! God bless!!

3Tsandme · 04-25-2005, 09:37 AM

Happy Birthday Kini!

Boujie · 04-25-2005, 10:13 AM

Happy Birthday Brandy....we all miss you!

ChristiansMom · 04-25-2005, 10:26 AM

Happy Birthday Brandy!

You are missed but forever in our hearts.

Moke thanks for posting this

CaliforniaGirl · 04-25-2005, 12:23 PM

[COLOR=Plum]Happy Birthday sweet friend![/COLOR]

I miss Brandy. I hope to see her again someday so she can finally tell me the real reason dogs sniff each other's butts. In honor of Brandy, I'm not going to do my dishes today!

I hope she's in a better place, she earned it.

nurseypoo5 · 04-25-2005, 12:24 PM

Happy birthday Brandy. We miss you so much!

Thank you Moke for this fitting tribute to her. I was touched. I am sure she would be very touched by it.

Hugs to all,

Liz

JULESinMN · 04-25-2005, 12:25 PM

I remember that.
Ugh Another hard day to get through for her friends & family.

Skinnymocah · 04-25-2005, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaGirl

[COLOR=Plum]Happy Birthday sweet friend![/COLOR]

I miss Brandy. I hope to see her again someday so she can finally tell me the real reason dogs sniff each other's butts. In honor of Brandy, I'm not going to do my dishes today!

I hope she's in a better place, she earned it.

I remember! She hated to do dishes !

CaliforniaGirl · 04-25-2005, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skinnymocah

I remember! She hated to do dishes !

Yeah! She hated them sometimes

She told me she was saving the dog butt sniffing story for a day when I really needed a laugh and couldnt handle the stress of Dr. LazyAss anymore. That was before Scott was even diagnosed. I thought about Brandy a lot when I was sitting in the hospital over the past 8 months. I could have used that story any time, but I kind of laugh in anticipation just knowing its bound to be funny.

catzrule · 04-25-2005, 01:25 PM

God bless you Brandy, you have left many friends behind. I wish I knew you like your friends who have posted here did. You obviously made a huge impression on many people's lives. You were a beautiful soul.

hereslizz · 04-25-2005, 01:40 PM

Happy Birthday!!!

We miss you!

LadyBeloved · 04-25-2005, 02:38 PM

She still owes me big hugs. I am going to collect them from her one day.

CaliforniaGirl · 04-25-2005, 02:41 PM

I will always remember how hard she had B laughing that night.

LadyBeloved · 04-25-2005, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaGirl

I will always remember how hard she had B laughing that night.

Confession: Sometimes, I still look up this thread and read it because it's the last truly silly "gals night out" that I remember with her.

Skinnymocah · 04-25-2005, 02:50 PM

I read that thread this morning and laugh/cried myself silly!

Abbey32 · 04-25-2005, 03:52 PM

Happy Birthday Brandy

04-25-2005, 04:41 AM	#1
Skinnymocah aka Miss Latte Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone. Posts: 41,456 Gallery: Skinnymocah Stats: WOE: Start Date:	In Memoriam: Happy Birthday, Bekini Bound! On June 26th, 2004, the world lost an angel. A sweet face, a kind word, a funny story, and an uplifting spirit describe our girl, Brandy Seay, aka Bekini Bound. Today was her birthday. Brandy had been a member of LCF since March 2003 and instantly became close to many of us here. Her life was tragically cut short in a car accident that occured as she swerved to miss a deer in the road. At the bottom of this post are a few links to help familiarize yourself with LCF's Angel, Brandy. Please remember her family and her DH, Steven, on what must be an incredibly difficult day. In honor of Brandy and her committment to her work, a scholarship fund was set up for nursing students. If you feel moved to do so, I am sure a donation in any amount in the memory of Brandy would be greatly appreciated. More info will be posted later today re: the scholarship. Brandy's Last Thread--just an example of what a sweetheart she was! Brandy's before and after photos. She did finally get into that Bikini! Link to article on her accident I believe this was her graduation from Nursing School: There is a link to her Memorial Thread in my signature. It lives in Past Amazing Posts, so it can no longer be bumped, but the sentiments expressed within it remind me of why this place is so special... when things get rough, we really pull together. I know many here knew Brandy personally... she always had some funny stories. Does anyone want to share an anectdote? You know she wouldn't want sadness! Happy Birthday, Dear Friend. You are missed !

04-25-2005, 09:05 AM	#14
DivaHerself Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Yeh, I got yer BBQ right here Posts: 33,729 Gallery: DivaHerself Stats: My ass is still big enough to kick yours WOE: Wedding Cake Martinis, Darvocet & frozen Twinkies Start Date: AS IF. Fix your own damn dinner.	[COLOR=DarkOrchid]*Happy, happy birthday Brandy honey!*[/color] I'll celebrate today, the anniversary of the day we got to share Brandy, and also in June, the day she was reborn into her real life. What a bright and amazing soul she is! Her signature is JOY, she gave it to everyone with whom she came in contact, it streamed off her like light. She made such an impression on so many of us here, in such a short time. To this day, I can always tell when Brandy is near because I'll laugh so hard that I cry. When I spoke to Brandy's mom, she told me that what we knew of her is what she lived every day. Brandy was always, always extending herself to help someone, always with joy, and always making an indelible impression. Keep a seat warm at the party for me, kini! __________________ . . As always, Diva knows everything. I just can't say that enough. -- rootie Follow the smoky BBQ adventures of Rhythm 'n QUE!

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04-25-2005, 05:47 AM	#3
Just Martha Hooka Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Texas Posts: 14,326 Gallery: Just Martha Stats: Pregnant! WOE: Ask me Monday!	I am glad you posted this, thank you Moke! I forgot her b-day was the day before mine...I don't think I will ever forget it now. She truly was a sweet and caring person.

04-25-2005, 06:15 AM	#4
jobun Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 11,650 Gallery: jobun Stats: 159/153.2/130	what a beautiful post Moke. She would have been touched by your kindness. Happy Birthday in Heaven Brandy

04-25-2005, 06:19 AM	#6
Miz Grits Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 31,450 Gallery: Miz Grits Stats: Current goal: To make it through today WOE: Slow Death Flu Diet Start Date: Tomorrow	I'm missing Kini as well, and sending hugs and thoughts to her family and friends. She was a beautiful soul and a light to the world. I still feel her around me every day. I see her in the sunshine, hear her when the birds sing, and feel her hugs everytime I think about her. I just know that I'll see her again some day.

04-25-2005, 06:21 AM	#7
bratbreeder02 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: your guess is as good as mine Posts: 2,458 Gallery: bratbreeder02 Stats: 190/181/130 WOE: yogurt and diet rootbeer Start Date: Jan 9	thank you for posting this,Moke. I wasn't aware of her being taken from us. I remeber her funny, wonderful postings, also. We have truly lost an angel. We miss you, Brandy. Happy Birthday, sweetie!

04-25-2005, 06:41 AM	#8
senorina Valuable LCF Member!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: massachusetts Posts: 18,050 Gallery: senorina Stats: ? over 175 - met atkins at 160 now 150 goal 140 WOE: low carb Start Date: jan 2001	Poor thing. Thanks for posting, I'll be thinking of her today.

04-25-2005, 07:14 AM	#9
rootbeer Chimpy Nuts Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sitting on the Green Monster Posts: 43,507 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: rootbeer Stats: 160/149/135 WOE: Hawt Dawgs & Cold Beah Start Date: Which time?	I miss her.

04-25-2005, 08:00 AM	#10
Skinnymocah aka Miss Latte Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone. Posts: 41,456 Gallery: Skinnymocah Stats: WOE: Start Date:	Thanks for making this a sticky!

04-25-2005, 08:19 AM	#11
SmileyAmy The Potty Mouth WIT Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts Posts: 12,092 Gallery: SmileyAmy Stats: looking at the scale from a safe distance	Brandy! I was thinking about her the other day. I hope and pray her family and friends are healing a little more everyday.

04-25-2005, 08:23 AM	#12
MissBoop Sweet Tea Queen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Western KY Posts: 28,179 Gallery: MissBoop Stats: 80 lbs to lose WOE: Hope & a Prayer Start Date: 04/08/2004	I wasn't around to get to know her, but I do remember the post saying she had passed. I did a search and read some of her post as I cried.

04-25-2005, 08:45 AM	#13
dimepiece1 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: houston, texas Posts: 2,561 Gallery: dimepiece1 Stats: 270/263/170 WOE: atkins Start Date: Sigh.. I begin again	Happy Birthday Brandy!

04-25-2005, 09:34 AM	#15
MommyAngelcakes MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Closer to the north pole than the equator!! Posts: 1,250 Gallery: MommyAngelcakes Stats: 227 (high after baby)/200/150 WOE: Low carb for life! The Insulin Resistance Diet Start Date: October 25 2005	How sad, I didn't know her, I wish I did. SkinnyMocha thanks for posting this. God bless her, she sounds like a great person and one that has touched many lives. Now she wears her bikini in Paradise!! God bless!!

04-25-2005, 09:37 AM	#16
3Tsandme MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ulster CO,NY Posts: 1,244 Gallery: 3Tsandme Stats: way too much/:\|/I feel good about me WOE: portion control Start Date: every morning	Happy Birthday Kini!

04-25-2005, 10:13 AM	#17
Boujie Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knock, knock, knockin on heavens door.... Posts: 49,771 Gallery: Boujie Stats: Rubenesque / Fluffy / VaVaVoom!	Happy Birthday Brandy....we all miss you!

04-25-2005, 10:26 AM	#18
ChristiansMom Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 15,182 Gallery: ChristiansMom Stats: :( :\| :) WOE: LC Start Date: July 2009	Happy Birthday Brandy! You are missed but forever in our hearts. Moke thanks for posting this

04-25-2005, 12:23 PM	#19
CaliforniaGirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 32,478 Gallery: CaliforniaGirl	[COLOR=Plum]Happy Birthday sweet friend![/COLOR] I miss Brandy. I hope to see her again someday so she can finally tell me the real reason dogs sniff each other's butts. In honor of Brandy, I'm not going to do my dishes today! I hope she's in a better place, she earned it.

04-25-2005, 12:24 PM	#20
nurseypoo5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 4,757 Gallery: nurseypoo5 Stats: 270/185/160 WOE: just keeping it on the low down >50 carbs per day Start Date: start 2001 restarted a few times since hehe	Happy birthday Brandy. We miss you so much! Thank you Moke for this fitting tribute to her. I was touched. I am sure she would be very touched by it. Hugs to all, Liz

04-25-2005, 12:25 PM	#21
JULESinMN Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 674 Gallery: JULESinMN Stats: Size 18/Size 14/Size 9-10 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: September 2, 2003	I remember that. Ugh Another hard day to get through for her friends & family.

04-25-2005, 01:25 PM	#24
catzrule Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,547 Gallery: catzrule Stats: 160.4/139.6/135 (for now) (5'3") WOE: lower carb/lower fat Start Date: November 20, 2002	God bless you Brandy, you have left many friends behind. I wish I knew you like your friends who have posted here did. You obviously made a huge impression on many people's lives. You were a beautiful soul.

04-25-2005, 01:40 PM	#25
hereslizz Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The State That Time Forgot Posts: 22,860 Gallery: hereslizz Stats: 172/160/162 WOE: SouthBeachBeeyotch! Start Date: 11.06.2005	Happy Birthday!!! We miss you!

04-25-2005, 02:38 PM	#26
LadyBeloved And stay away from my beloved: Lenny Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sparkling & glittering in serene light Posts: 25,491 Gallery: LadyBeloved Stats: GOAL is a perfect fit in sz 26 True Religions WOE: Casual ~ I no longer need a commitment from food.	She still owes me big hugs. I am going to collect them from her one day.

04-25-2005, 02:41 PM	#27
CaliforniaGirl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 32,478 Gallery: CaliforniaGirl	I will always remember how hard she had B laughing that night.

04-25-2005, 02:50 PM	#29
Skinnymocah aka Miss Latte Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone. Posts: 41,456 Gallery: Skinnymocah Stats: WOE: Start Date:	I read that thread this morning and laugh/cried myself silly!

04-25-2005, 03:52 PM	#30
Abbey32 The Basket Case Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stuck in the 80s Posts: 17,367 Gallery: Abbey32 Stats: 141 5'7" WOE: Bloated mess	Happy Birthday Brandy