Brundidge Recalls Her Son''s Sayings

In March she was able discover the miracle she was looking for on a trip to Texas. Brundidge noticed Brandon suddenly felt confident when he walked through the park where his family was staying. Normally quiet and shy Brandon was walking around and smiling, chatting up strangers and, frankly the mom was a bit worried by his newfound confidence.

"I thought what the heck is going on? Why all of a sudden is my son so courageous?" Brundidge told CNN.

"These are my fans," Brandon replied. "They know me. They love me.

Brundige was confused, until her son intervened and pointed to something.

"See? It''s my signal!" He said.

Looking up, she was stunned to see a sign with the same slogan as dozens of banners, bumper stickers, and other paraphernalia in the area: "Let''s Go Brandon."

Brundidge was recalled as telling her son, "That''s no sign." "That''s your book."

The book led to a wonderful meeting

The origins and meanings of "Let''s Go Brandon" are not exactly positive.

The phrase is a snipped swearing of "F*** Joe Biden" that was first heard during a broadcast of the NASCAR Sparks 300 race in October 2021. The crowd at Talladega Superspeedway was chanting the tune when NBC Sports reporter Kelli Stavast who was apparently misinterpreting the chant, claimed they were chanting "Let''s go Brandon" in honor of the winner of the race, Brandon Brown.

''Let''s go Brandon,'' explained

Conservative personalities immediately latched on to the misinterpretation, embedding it into the language of politics. Now, declarations of "Let''s Go Brandon" are often seen online and on any manner of conservative products.

Brandon Brundidge didn''t know any of that. For Brundidge, it was a source of encouragement.

Sheletta Brundidge''s latest book, "Brandon Spots His Sign," was published in April, just a month of her son’s epiphany. With a lot of hustle and assistance from her illustrator, Sheletta Brundidge also released the book "Brandon Spots His Sign" in April.

In the story, Brandon is nervous about taking part in sports like dancing and swimming because he is afraid that his autism could hinder his participation. He then notices the "Let''s Go Brandon!" messages that encourage Brandon to take on more risks. The back of the book also offers tips to help people with autism.

The book caught the eye of President Joe Biden, who sent Brandon a letter of admiration. It reached Brown who was the NASCAR driver that unwittingly helped to spawn the "Let''s Go Brandon!" craze. Ntzsw8.com Brown was openly ambivalent about the use of the phrase, but was unable to secure sponsors due to its controversial nature.

Brown''s team contacted the Brundidges and invited them to an scheduled Xfinity Series race. Within one week the Brundidges family were at Wisconsin''s Road America track, where they were treated like VIPs. Brown had Brundidge''s cover printed on the Camaro''s hood.

Brown''s race car''s hood is covered in the book''s cover.

"I know how it goes. When you''re well-known and respected, people are more likely to invite you to go. Brundidge said that Brandon [Brown] was the sweetest man who he met." He could have waited. He could have simply seen the book and thought, "That''s cool." He was aware of the importance of bringing awareness."

Brandon, the younger Brandon even helped push out Brown''s car which according to him on CNN, was one of his top aspects of the day. This, and getting to meet Brandon.

The boy also gave the driver an autistic awareness pendant on a chain that matched his own.

Brundidge stated, "He hasn’t taken it off since."

The pendants that the two Brandons wear to bring awareness of autism are displayed.

For Brown the meeting, which was awe-inspiring, was an opportunity to reclaim the phrase he feels has become a bit snarky.

Brown said that "To be able to achieve it was like a breakthrough moment for us," after the Xfinity Series race. This could be a good thing. This can be good. It doesn''t have to be a cause for snark or division."

CNN reached to NASCAR to ask for their opinions.

The encounter sparked an interest in friendship

The new bond between the Brandons didn''t end after the race. Sheletta Brundidge says Brown texts or calls her son all the time to talk about Minecraft or just check up on him.

The whole ordeal has been a huge motivational boost for the younger Brandon.

Brandon Brundidge got to sign his name on Brown''s car.

"I have witnessed his confidence go through the roof," Brundidge says. "Kids with autism are so often left out or picked last. out. It''s usually because other children aren''t able to comprehend why they do the things they do.

"You just have to pray for a supportive system, and for love," she continues. "And Brandon Brown has loved my child. He has put a spotlight on children with autism for the entire world to be able to see."

Brandon Brundidge is now gained a new friend with new fans, as well as piles of new books to sign. He said to CNN that it was hard work. His mother hopes that this story will show how children with autism can be successful with love and encouragement.

Even in the midst of the midst of bitter division, there are always little miracles.