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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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Inspiring you find:
😍 Meaning
🤩 Joy
🥰 Purpose
in the middle of the craziness of life & glorify God while doing it!
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Savor a Small Moment today. I’m sharing a pep ta

Savor a Small Moment today. I’m sharing a pep talk about why your needs are important! Today, take a moment to slow down, savor a small moment and feel like a person again.
After you take that small moment, send me a DM and let me know what you did! I can’t wait to hear how you take time to feel like a person.

#savorthesmallthings #savorthesmallmoments #midweekpeptalk #peptalk #yourneedsmatter #biglovesmallmoments #smallmomentsmatter #themomentsthatmatter #feellikeaperson #feellikeapersonagain #findingjoyinthemiddle #slowdown #growslow #youdeserveabreak

Hi friend! I'm so glad you're here!⁠ ⁠ 😀I'm

Hi friend! I'm so glad you're here!⁠
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😀I'm Melissa Mulvaney, a triple boy blessed mama that finds purpose and meaning by sharing joy and helping women like you find joy in the middle of the chaos and crazy of your life.⁠
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🔎I believe that if we pay attention, there are always things we can be thankful for. And when we start to notice the little ways that God shows up in our lives, we live with joy and shine His light to others. 🌟 ⁠
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🕰️Despite my best efforts, I always think I can find one more task to fit into my schedule, so I'm perpetually late. When I was in labor with my third son, my husband waited in the car while I reapplied makeup. This bag I'm holding in the picture might be funny, but it certainly was true that day! 🤣I hope someday to manage my time better, but so far I still fail almost every day.🤦🏻‍♀️⁠
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❓What is one thing that you want to change in your life that is a daily struggle? How can I help you do it?❓⁠
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#smallmomentliving #savorthesmall #dosmallthingswithgreatlove #delightinthesmallthings #delight #greatlove #biglovesmallmoments #smallmomentsbiglove #dreambiglivesmall #dreamsmall #smallmomentsmatter #themomentsthatmatter #findingjoyinthemiddle #bettterlatethanugly #imalwayslate #perpetuallylate #struggle

Happy Mother’s Day! May today be a day that you

Happy Mother’s Day!

May today be a day that you realize how loved, valued and valuable you are.

The joy you bring to your family as you serve and love them brings purpose and meaning to your life, and brings countless imprints of love on your people.

May you see the dividends today of the love you have invested, and may it fill you with joy.

Today I’m wearing teal in honor of World Ovarian

Today I’m wearing teal in honor of World Ovarian Cancer Day.

I am a 33 month survivor of stage 1a ovarian cancer. I am one of the minority of women who are diagnosed with early stage ovarian cancer. Because the symptoms are subtle, they often get ignored or blamed on other health issues.

I ignored my symptoms for a few months, and I am still in awe that it I was only stage 1 when I was diagnosed. Thankfully for me, the rare form of ovarian cancer I had is a fast growing cancer, so within a few months my tumor had grown to the size of a small newborn.

Going through the trauma of a complete abdominal hysterectomy, cancer diagnosis, and recovery was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through. I was cast into depression, anxiety and PTSD because of it.

But God....He was faithful, He went before me, behind me, and beside me during that dark season. He held my right hand and brought me to level ground through His word, the prayers of many, counseling and medication.

Please read the next slides to learn more about ovarian cancer and it’s symptoms. Knowledge about it is the best way to fight back against it. I didn’t know anything about ovarian cancer until I was diagnosed with it. It is my purpose to change that for anyone that will listen.

I was 3 1/2 when Star Wars released. I vaguely rem

I was 3 1/2 when Star Wars released. I vaguely remember going with my father and brother to the Warner Theater to watch this movie that I knew nothing about.

From the time the words started rolling up the screen to the end credits, I was mesmerized.

And half way in I, of course, wanted to be Princess Leia.

Star Wars is the first movie I ever remember seeing, and the magic of going to a hometown theater to watch a movie is still strong with this one.

What’s your first Star Wars memory?

“My faith in the Lord is the bedrock of who I am

“My faith in the Lord is the bedrock of who I am. And not being able to get past that dark hole, that depression, to trust God that not only could I trust what He says about me, but also trust these percentages and these numbers and these recurrence rates. Everything looked good, and yet I couldn’t get myself out of there.”

This is just part of my story that I shared today with @heatherjjonsson on the @boldmerciespodcast.

I would love for you to listen to the rest of our conversation!

DM me for the link to her podcast so you can be strengthened and encouraged by how God has worked in my life.

I’m also taking over her Instagram stores today, so come hang out with me over on the @boldmerciespodcast account!

Your Middle of the Week Pep Talk. I’m sharing on

Your Middle of the Week Pep Talk. I’m sharing one tho g that brings me so much joy, I don’t mind that it’s a little extra work.
What’s something that you add to your To Do list juts because it brings you joy?
I’d love to know! Send me a DM and tell me.
And if you don’t have one...let’s chat so we can find you something you do juts for the joy of it!

A Pep Talk for the Middle of a Life Change. It can

A Pep Talk for the Middle of a Life Change. It can be so difficult to be in the middle of a change. Join me for a reminder that you aren’t alone and one small step that can help you find joy in the middle of this change.

Praising God I can pose for a ‘STILL cancer free

Praising God I can pose for a ‘STILL cancer free’ selfie in the bathroom of the hospital that saved my life.

32 months and counting!!!!

God has been so good to rescue me from ovarian cancer and the anxiety, depression and PTSD I got as a result of my diagnosis, surgery and recovery. I don’t deserve what’s He’s done in my life, but as long as I’m here on earth, I’ll keep giving all the glory to Him!!

And take a selfie to celebrate when the lighting is this good in a hospital bathroom!! 🤣

What I’ve been reading... 📖 Share your Stuff

What I’ve been reading...

📖 Share your Stuff. I’ll Go First by @laura.tremaine 💗💗💗💗💗

📖 The Next Right Thing Guided Journal by @emilypfreeman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📖 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by @johnmarkcomer 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book is a MUST read!!!!

📖 Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by @ciaosamin 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

This year my taste in books has changed. I’m reading cookbooks like precious literature that delights my mind and senses. I’m finally learning how to cook and bake well, and I’m enjoying the heck out of it!!! Now that I’m not in a rush to get dinner on the table, I am enjoying taking my time, listening to jazz music and creating a meal. It has been joy to my soul!

So many people I follow were raving about Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First., I knew I had to check it out. Reading Laura’s life stories was entertaining, but then considering my life within each theme she wrote about was eye opening to me. I am going to take more time to contemplate my stories in light of hers, and I look forward to what God will reveal to me in that work.

And of course, the Queen of Reflection, Emily P, as I call her, is always on my mind, in my ear buds, or in my hand. This reflection journal is bringing me joy and new life in my heart as I focus and pay attention to the moments that matter in my life.

And the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry?? It should be required reading for every human. Period.

What are you reading right now? Audio books totally count too!!!

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