Honest and heartfelt thoughts and stories about home, family, love, faith, and personal growth.
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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For five years, this company has been in our minds often, and not for good reasons. I want to share our story, especially for local people, who may be looking to build a home in the near future. If you…
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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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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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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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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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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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Today has been exactly one month since my first born, Casey Scott Lewis, left home to serve a service mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have so many thoughts and feelings to share. Before I…
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“Love the sinner; hate the sin.” Have you ever heard that before? Of course, you have. Have you ever used it? If you are a Christian, most likely, and maybe even often. I have heard this statement my whole life….
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This is Asher Jordan Al-Bjaly, our fifth born child, born on February 17, 2023. He is almost 2 and a half months old. Last week, I put him in a onesie that my sister gave me at my baby shower….
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