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Melissa Mulvaney

Finding Meaning, Joy & Purpose in the Chaos & Crazy of Life...and Helping You Find Yours Too!

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I'm so excited that you've found my little corner of the interwebs! I hope you will find encouragement, hope and joy here. My strongest desire is for us to find our meaning, joy and purpose together. I don't know about you, but mine is wrapped up in a bunch of chaos and crazy (a lot of my own making!) and most days, I wouldn't have it any other way! Read More…

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Happy Thanksgiving!!! I am so thankful for so man

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I am so thankful for so many things….but today I want to express my thanks for YOU!

I’m thankful that you’ve joined me in finding joy in the middle of our everyday lives. The mess and the chaos and the beauty and the fun. It all matters and it’s all important.

I hope you find joy in the middle of your day…where ever God has you on this Thanksgiving!

Your day, your week, your life looks different tha

Your day, your week, your life looks different than everyone else’s. God designed it that way!

So as you are in the hustle and bustle of a holiday week, don’t let yourself compare your week to someone else’s.

Have I been there before! And sometimes still struggle! But I don’t want you to fall into that trap like I did.

I’m on vacation this week, so it could be easy to look at me relaxing and enjoying time with my family and think it looks easy. Like I have it all together. Like I have it all figured out because I’m not rushing around preparing for Thanksgiving.

The truth is…I was rushing around all day on Saturday preparing for this 3 stop road trip with all the packing that involved. Baking birthday treats for my soldier, packing birthday presents for my bonus granddaughter, making sure the laundry was done so I could pack, watering my plants, checking things were ready for the dog sitter,making sure I didn’t forget my passport to get on the Army base….you know all it takes to go on a trip with your family!

But I didn’t show that on social media. I should have. I should’ve shown you the chaos and crazy to remind you that it exists for ALL of us!!!

I don’t have it all together…I’m just a few steps ahead of you. That’s why I share what I do and encourage you like I do. Because I’ve been there, and I want to help you learn from my mistakes.

You don’t have to be a stressed out crazy lady. But you will have stress and feel a little crazy sometimes.

I’m here to help you make those days fewer and father between, and learn how to take care of yourself when they come.

#findingjoyinthemiddle #findingjoyinthejourney #findjoyinthemiddle #joyfulgratitude #joyfulnovember #everydayjoy #findingmeaningjoypurpose #findingjoyinyourjourney #dontcompareyourself #fromchaostojoy #fromchaostocalm
#youmatter

Just me soaking in the sunshine excited to give yo

Just me soaking in the sunshine excited to give you a quick encouragement to take care of yourself this week!

I’d love to hear in the comments how you are doing something to fill your cup and feel like yourself today!

#findingjoyinthemiddle #findjoyinthemiddle #joyfulgratitude #joyfulnovember #everydayjoy #midweekpeptalk #peptalk #thanksgivingpeptalk #thanksgivingweek #thanksgivingencouragement #takecareofyourself #mamaneedsabreak #mamaneedsapeptalk

I can’t believe that God has allowed me to be th

I can’t believe that God has allowed me to be this incredible young man’s mother for 21 years!

Thank you Jack for being who you are: a strong, independent, silly, fun loving, sometimes hard headed, loving, quick witted, defender of justice and child of God. You are one of a kind, and I’m so thankful you’re my kid!

Keep following God’s will for your life…there’s nothing you can’t do if He calls you to it!!!

I love you!

#birthdayreel #findingjoyinthemiddle #21stbirthday #mysoldier #findjoyinthemiddle #joyfulgratitude #joyfulnovember #everydayjoy #birthdayjoy #alwaysmybaby #youllalwaysbemybaby

I’m about to share an IMPORTANT secret with you!

I’m about to share an IMPORTANT secret with you!

Are you ready?

God LIKES you!!!

He really does!

Friend….like your day in the truth of not just His love for you, but in his affection for you!

#mondaymotivation #mondaytruth #findingjoyinthemiddle #findjoyinthemiddle #joyfulgratitude #joyfulnovember #everydayjoy #letmetellyouasecret #godlikesyou #jesuslikesyou #psst #meonyourmind

Today, and every day….I place my trust, my hope,

Today, and every day….I place my trust, my hope, my peace in the promises of God.

Of who He is.
Of who I am in Him.

Today, no matter the outcome of the elections, remember that God is the Kind g and He is on the Throne.

#psalm46 #psalm4610 #bestillandknow #bestill #electionday #electionday2022 #wheremypeacecomesfrom #findingjoyinthemiddle #findingjoy #freedomisntfree #myhelpcomesfromthelord #america #americanflag #vote #govote

Do you need more joy in your life? Gratitude is th

Do you know who makes your clothes? I wish my arm

Do you know who makes your clothes?
I wish my arm was longer so you could see my whole ‘Fall is my Favorite Color’ shirt from Mercy House Global!

But trust me…it is adorable and perfect for a crisp fall day like today!

I love buying their fair trade items…not just because they’re cute and great quality, but because I know my purchase helped to change a life!

Want to know more about how Mercy House Global@is changing the world?
Check out their page! @mercyhouseglobal

#fairtrade #mercyhouseglobal #fairtradematters #iknowwhomademyclothes #everydayjoy #gratitudejoy #joyfulgratitude #supportfairtrade #findingjoyinthemiddle

This is the day the Lord has made! Let’s rejoic

This is the day the Lord has made! Let’s rejoice and be glad in it!

I’d love to hear one thing you’re thankful for today! Tell me in the comments!

#christianreels #thisisthedaythelordhasmade #hismercies #hismerciesareneweverymorning #greatisthyfaithfulness #gratitudejoy #joyfulgratitude #findingjoyinthemiddle #joycomesinthemorning #allmylifeyouhavebeenfaithful #faithfulnessofgod

There has NEVER been a moment that YOU were not pe

There has NEVER been a moment that YOU were not perfectly loved by your Heavenly Father!

May you live your day remembering this truth from God.

YOU ARE SO, SO LOVED!

#gratitudejoy #joyfulgratitude #findingjoyinthemiddle #tobymac #youareperfectlyloved #john316 #christianreel #christianreels #findingjoy #rememberwhoyouare #itssimplytuesday #tuesdayreminder #youareloved

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