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May 9, 2019

When it's hard for an optimist to be optimistic

By nature I guess I’m what you would call an optimistic person. Although I see myself as a realist optimist. You give me a situation and...

Mandy Young

Jan 22, 2019

My word for 2019 is....

So I'm going to start this off with an apology. I was planning on putting this blog out Jan 1st and here we are at Jan 23rd. But there...

Mandy Young

Dec 27, 2018

New Year...Resolutions...Words

A new year usually means new beginnings. We set goals for ourselves and try to become better people. And there is nothing wrong with that...

Mandy Young

Dec 20, 2018

A Young Family Christmas!

Christmas Traditions are all around us! Every family seems to have their own. Whether it’s making gingerbread houses, baking Christmas...

Mandy Young

Sep 26, 2018

About last night

So about last night. Do you know those amazing videos on Facebook of the soilders coming home surprising their loved ones? You sit at...

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Mar 30, 2016

Does It Bother You When Children Stare?

Honestly no it doesn't bother me when children stare, it can bother me when adults stare. Let me explain. I looooove kids reactions and...

Mandy Young

Feb 28, 2016

Do you ever get phantom pains?

Before I answer this question I'll answer another question first that some of you might be asking yourself. What is a phantom pain? Well...

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Feb 24, 2016

What do you do with your left shoes?

So I have decided that I want to start answering the questions that I get asked all the time and I'm going to start answering them on my...

Mandy Young

Feb 7, 2016

KLove Cruise 2016

Can I tell you about one of the best weeks of my life? This past week I had the privilege of working for Premier Christian Cruises on...

Mandy Young

Aug 21, 2015

My Wish

Y’all I can’t even tell you how excited I am about this coming weekend! If you follow me on social media you might have seen that I am...

Mandy Young

Aug 5, 2015

The House Fire: One year later

One year ago today, my dad and I were outside unpacking my car of things I didn’t need so that I could fit my luggage and merchandise in...

Mandy Young

Feb 23, 2015

Making Dreams Come True

Are you looking to give back to a wonderful cause? Would you? Today I donated to one that touches my heart and I thought I would share it...

How do you buy shoes? What do you do with your left shoes?

Mandy Young

Feb 20, 2015

How do you buy shoes? What do you do with your left shoes?

How do you buy shoes.? What do you do with all your left shoes??- Thanks for your question @jlockett99 Of course I had to answer this one...

Mandy Young

Feb 18, 2015

Valentines Day 2015

If you've read one of my previous Valentine's Day posts you know that I am not a sit at home and cry over a gallon of ice cream while...

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Feb 15, 2015

KLOVE Cruise 2015

It's been a month since my Premier KLOVE cruise and I think I'm over my post cruise blues to finally talk about it! It was such an...

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Jan 21, 2015

Keep It Shut

I love sharing new material with you guys! Today it’s a new Bible Study called "Keep It Shut" by Karen Ehman. This amazing author happens...

Mandy Young

Jan 3, 2015

Farewell 2014

Well we have said goodbye to 2014!! Honestly I'm a little glad to have this year come to a close. Its been a very life changing year...

Mandy Young

Nov 18, 2014

National Day of Kindness

Thursday of last week was National Day of Kindness (NDK). I had no idea this day even existed; I don’t know why I didn't, I mean there is...

Mandy Young

Sep 16, 2014

Messy Beautiful Love

I love getting little surprises in the mail! Being an adult and going to the mail box just isn't fun anymore; it's usually full of bills...

Mandy Young

Sep 8, 2014

Our House Fire

One month ago this week I was unloading my car just to load it again. I was heading to North Carolina to speak for two events and I was...

Mandy Young

Aug 4, 2014

She Speaks 2014

As a speaker, I love going to conferences to hear other speakers. I love to watch how they deliver, listen to their story telling, watch...

Mandy Young

May 18, 2014

Pay It Forward

Earlier this week I was having lunch with a co-worker at one of my favorite spots. Once we were seated I noticed a couple of tables over...

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Feb 28, 2014

Peanut Butter Jelly Time!

This past weekend I had the priviledge of throwing my sister a shower with her two sister in laws. I'm sure you all know by now that I...

Mandy Young

Feb 26, 2014

Everyday Confetti

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Dec 30, 2013

Saying Good-bye to 2013

About a month ago I decided that I wanted to write a blog about the top 5 things that happened to me this year. So, I started plotting...

Mandy Young

Sep 18, 2013

Rolling Over Fear

You might remember a couple of months ago I wrote about the Bellas (my Bible Study/prayer group) and I running in the Color Run 5k. We...

Mandy Young

Sep 15, 2013

Prayer Quilt

Last weekend I got the opportunity to speak at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Garden City (Savannah), GA. The pastor's wife and a group of...

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Aug 26, 2013

Really Miley??

I wasn't planning on writing a blog about this but honestly ever since I watched the VMA's last night I can't get the image out of my...

Mandy Young

Aug 16, 2013

Happy 6 month Kidney-versary!!!

Six months ago yesterday I was leaving Piedmont Hospital giving my parents hugs as we all mentally, emotionally and faithfully prepared...

Mandy Young

Jul 2, 2013

A speaking weekend

This past weeked was great!! I had the opportunity to give my testimony this weekend. Saturday I traveled to Macon,GA and spoke at an...

Mandy Young

Jun 23, 2013

Wildfire Men's Conference

Over the years I have been to a lot of women's conferences; so a couple of weeks ago when a friend called and asked if I would come and...

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Jun 17, 2013

Beautiful Life 2013

It's taken me a few weeks to write this blog but I think it's just taken a few weeks to actually sink in that it actually happened! So a...

Mandy Young

Jun 10, 2013

Chicago

For years my Dad has been wanting to go to Chicago. He is from IL and I believe that state still has his heart. Well Dad's birthday is in...

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Apr 18, 2013

The Color Run

It will be 23 years this July 4th that I decided I would do anything and everything that a two legged person would do, it might have to...

Mandy Young

Jan 30, 2013

An Answered Prayer

Two years ago I got invited to be apart of a small group bible study. I've written about my Bella girls on here before but this time I...

Mandy Young

Nov 4, 2012

Catching up on life!

Yes I know it's been a while since I've blogged.....bad Mandy!! There I have smacked my hand! Life has been a little all over the place...

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Aug 19, 2012

Small Group Love

Growing up I always had guy friends. I felt like girls were whiny, catty and honestly just too much drama. Guys are more laid back. You...

Mandy Young

Jul 16, 2012

Daddy Daughter Date

I have to say that I'm one of the luckiest girls in the whole wide world. If you have ever met either one of my parents then you know I'm...

Mandy Young

Jul 9, 2012

Bompa's Eulogy

This is the eulogy lthat I wrote and gave at Bompa's memorial service. I just wanted yall to get to know the man that I was blessed to...

Mandy Young

Jun 18, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! HAAAAAAAAAAPPY BIRTHDAY DEEEEEEEAR MANDY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! I'm sitting here with tears...

Mandy Young

May 24, 2012

Catching you up and asking for prayers

This past Monday, as some of you might know, I went back to Maryland for a follow up on my stent infection. The day was packed full of...

Mandy Young

May 15, 2012

Meeting new people, dating and my life

*Do you find that your medical issues cause trouble in your social life? When you first meet someone does your medical history come up in...

Mandy Young

Apr 17, 2012

What Would You Do?

Do you ever watch the TV show, "What Would You Do?" It's a great program that puts undercover actors in certain situations and then waits...

Mandy Young

Mar 30, 2012

My Crazy Little Life

I will admit I am not a hot weather person, it's more like bring on the cold for me! Although I will admit that I miss pool hang outs,...

Mandy Young

Mar 22, 2012

Aunt Pandy

So if you're friends with me on Facebook or if you follow me on Twitter you already know but I'M AN AUNT!!!! Oh my goodness I am so in...

Mandy Young

Mar 13, 2012

4G weekend!

What an awesome conference God allowed me to be apart of this weekend! I got to speak for the 4G Girls Weekend Retreat (in Taccoa,GA)...

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Feb 24, 2012

Ding Dong the Stent is GONE!

Well it's been two months since all of this started (but feels like 7) and it seems to be coming to a close. Today I was able to have the...

Mandy Young

Feb 22, 2012

Kissin the Stent Good-bye!

YAY tomorrow is stent removal day!!! I have been waiting for this for over two months. I know that doesn't seem too long exspecially in...

Mandy Young

Feb 16, 2012

My Valentine's Tradition

Growing up I had it in my head that if you're single you're supposed to hate Valentines Day. That's how all the grown up girls acted, so...

Mandy Young

Feb 3, 2012

Happy Love Month!

HAPPY FEBRUARY!!!! What do you think of when you think of this month? For me it's Valentine's Day, the color red and hearts. Hence why...