“Being Mrs. Banks”
When I was a child and young teenager, I was very shy and unsure. In middle school I was introduced to theater classes, and I fell in love. I took classes all through high school and some in college too….
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Tag Archive: children
All Are Alike unto God
I am a much different person than I was 10-15 years ago. Now, I have always been a kind person who could befriend and love anyone, even if their beliefs or lifestyles were quite different than mine. That’s something that…
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The Worth of Souls is Great
I gave a talk in church yesterday. My husband, who asked me to speak, let me pick my topic. As I thought about what I wanted to speak about, topics like charity, worth, and peacemaking came to my mind. I…
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I Fell in Love with An Unauthorized Immigrant
My name is Mandy Al-Bjaly. I was not born with this last name, but it is a name I chose to take upon myself in March of 2010 when I married Jad Al-Bjaly. I wrote the story of our…
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New Book Coming: The Prayer of a Little Hero
Can I first just say how much I adore writing? I have loved writing my whole life. Many of my friends in school would playfully scoff at me when I said I preferred writing essays over doing multiple choice questions…
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I Will Be a Stonecatcher for You
Before I begin writing what I wish to say, I want you to understand that what I share in this post can change your life if you allow it. My life has already been changed. If you are someone who…
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Five Times the Holy Ghost has Comforted Me Directly or Through Others
On August 18, 2024, I gave a brief talk in church about experiences I have had where I have felt the Holy Ghost comfort me. It was so beautiful to ponder on my life as well as read through old…
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My First Children’s Book
Update: Here is a link to The Dandelion. It is available as a Kindle e-book and as a paperback. The Dandelion – Kindle edition by Al-Bjaly, Mandy. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. I know I just published my first novel…
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I Wrote A Book!
Update: Here is the link to my book! It is available as a paperback, hardback, and Kindle e-book. The e-book is exactly the same as the printed copy, but you will need a pen and paper to answer the reflection…
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Reflecting on 2023
Last night before midnight, our family discussed our year and what events were most meaningful to us. It was no contest: Asher’s birth was the most wonderful and memorable event to happen in our 2023. And our lives have never…
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