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Mandy Bayton

@mandybayton.bsky.social

God, family, friends, love, justice, peace, hope, inclusivity, chocolate, dogs and gin… these are some of my favourite things 😍 also pretty fond of the Church with all its complexities & fortunate to work for the @ChurchinWales

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Sitting with my mum when she spontaneously prays. She asks Jesus to help me serve him well, and gives thanks to God for love, joy & peace. Deep called to deep in that moment, through the murkiness of dementia, something holy stirred #GodIsGood #ThankfulDaughter #Dementia

05.01.2026 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s also National Sasquatch Day - not sure if the two are related πŸ˜…

20.10.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man wearing sunglasses says " absolutely not " no way ALT: a man wearing sunglasses says " absolutely not " no way
06.08.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@andrewgraystone.bsky.social have always wanted to meet you! Maybe this @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social it could happen … 😁

06.08.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Can. Not. Wait. πŸŽ‰

06.08.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A poem for #EarthDay2025

22.04.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis this morning.

Our thoughts and prayers are with our Catholic community in Wales and around the world at this very difficult time.

21.04.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today & always, I’m deeply grateful for the incredible women in my lifeβ€”those who are role models, those who love me, challeng me, guide me, encourage me, and push me to grow. You’ve shared in my laughter & my tears, raised a glass with me, & broken bread with me. I love you all ❀️

30.03.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œBe joyful, keep the faith and do the little things ...” Dydd GΕ΅yl Dewi Hapus! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #StDavidsDay

01.03.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œIf it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” The Bible

27.02.2025 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus (Happy St Dwynwen’s Day) to all you lovely people! Love is worth celebrating every day but I’m particularly proud that Wales has her own patron saint of love ❀️ #WelshPassion #Cariad #Cwtch #SantesDwynwen #TheWorldNeedsMoreLove

25.01.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As 2024 comes to an end please know that you matter, you are special and you are enough…
As 2025 begins please know that you matter, you are special and you are enough…
Happy New Year to amazing YOU, just as you are
#HappyNewYear

31.12.2024 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So much this πŸ₯°

21.12.2024 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

3/3 … but in precious moments like these where God’s blessings abound #Blessed #DeepCallsToDeep

21.12.2024 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

2/3 I paused in different places so mum could fill in some of the blanks and mum remembered every one. In the grief and pain God’s goodness and faithfulness is present, always. It is these moments, not the gifts, the tinsel or fairy lights

21.12.2024 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

1/3 One of the highlights of this Christmas has been reading Luke chapter 1, the Christmas story, with my lovely mum this morning. The awful disease, dementia, takes hold of mum significantly at times. This morning as we read the story together,

21.12.2024 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Only just discovered your #MusicalCountdown - what a treat. Thank you ❀️

21.12.2024 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love this ❀️

10.12.2024 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was flipping out in November! πŸ˜…

08.12.2024 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thankful for:
The Holy Trinity
love, kindness, generosity
nature & creativity
justice, peace & liberty
a world of diversity
those who give selflessly
my faith community
those who are family
friends who giggle & cry with me
gin, chocolate & alien movies
#HappyThanksgiving

28.11.2024 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
🚨Millions of people are living in poverty, destitution & using food banks - It’s barely mentioned
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 🚨Millions of people are living in poverty, destitution & using food banks - It’s barely mentioned

🚨Millions of people in this country are living in poverty, destitution & using food banks

I’m joining forces with @bigissue.com in calling for a POVERTY ZERO LAW - a statutory duty for every gov’t to set POVERTY REDUCTION TARGETS

You can support using link in the threadπŸ™
youtu.be/uAr58YqXW7I?...

27.11.2024 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 704    πŸ” 263    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 9

Oh my gosh πŸ˜‚ I better change it

26.11.2024 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Gorgeous Welsh Man, that’s the polite version 🀭

26.11.2024 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sigh…Know you are both celebrated 😍 and I’ll be praying your husband’s green card comes through soon

23.11.2024 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Awww shucks. Thank you and lovely to meet you too πŸ₯°

23.11.2024 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I dream of being your mutual 🀭

23.11.2024 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Preaching tomorrow at a lovely Church in St David’s diocese. I’m talking about hope, eternal hope, and this evening the GWM and I watched β€œA Boy called Christmas” where it states, despite pain & disappointment, that β€œHope is alive!”. I couldn’t agree more #Hope

23.11.2024 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is #transgenderdayofremembrance

20.11.2024 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 203    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4
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So much will be said in honour of this great, wise and funny man.
We can say this
He changed us for the better
Tony Campolo there’s a party in heaven

20.11.2024 06:08 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 6