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Mary Millward🌿Christian Women’s Mentor

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Our beautiful Dominic has graduated from this life far earlier than we ever imagined.

Dominic was always helping people. One of the most healing parts of these days has been hearing story after story of times someone needed something and Dominic simply showed up. He ran to help. That was just who he was.

He had the most mischievous smile, big beautiful hazel eyes, and the tenderest heart. He loved animals, babies, cars, building things, figuring things out, and blazing his own trail. We always knew he would make an incredible father.

Last month he took a last minute trip to Tokyo, adventuring, dreaming, creating, and even falling in love. It brings my mama heart joy knowing he loved and was loved in return.

On Thursday night, Dominic was given something he understood to be a sleep aid. Tragically, it was not what he believed it to be. Within hours, his heart stopped. Paramedics got his heart beating again, but after days of praying and waiting, we learned the damage to his brain was not survivable.

And yet, even here, there have been miracles.

At just sixteen, Dom had chosen organ donation.

Even now, Dominic is helping people.

We pray his organs will bring healing, more birthdays, more Christmas mornings, more ordinary Tuesdays, more hugs, more time, and more opportunities to come closer to Christ.

We may not get to watch Dominic become a father in this life, but he may help another father stay here to raise his children. That brings us incredible peace.

We believe with our whole hearts that Dominic is happy, with our Father in Heaven, our Savior Jesus Christ, and loved ones who have gone before him.

Please hug your children tighter. Say the thing. Forgive faster. Take the trip. Make the memory. Love people while they are here.

Dominic goes into organ recovery surgery Tuesday at 8:00 PM. Please pray for him, the medical teams, and the families waiting on the other side of these gifts.

DOMWORTHY FUND
We have also created the DomWorthy Fund as a way to carry Dominic’s generous heart forward by helping people and causes that would have been “DomWorthy” to him.

http://www.gofundme.com/f/domworthy-fund
Link in Bio

(More details on my Facebook) by @marymillward

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Our Dominic’s funeral services will be held this Friday and Saturday. 🤍

We would be honored to have those who knew and loved him join us as we celebrate his life, remember the incredible person he was, and lay him to rest.

Thank you for the overwhelming love, prayers, stories, and support that have surrounded our family. We have felt so deeply carried through these days.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the DomWorthy Fund, created to carry forward Dominic’s generous spirit of showing up and helping others.

We love you forever, Dom Dom. 💙 by @marymillward

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11 days ago

Turns out I didn’t need a new personality. 😂
I just really missed ME.

For a while I was tired, my hair was thinning, my body was changing and I just didn’t have the same get-up-and-GO I was used to.

And listen… I have six kids. I need the GO. 😂

So I started getting really intentional about my nervous system, and simplifying my wellness routine.

And lately?

I feel sooooooo GOOD.

Like hike the mountain, play pickleball, tackle the laundry mountain, dream big dreams and still have something left for my people kind of good.

I literally told someone the other day…

“I feel like I’m in my twenties again.”

Minus the low-rise jeans. We are NOT going back there. 😂

Mostly, I just feel like ME again. 🤍

And that might be my favorite transformation of all.

If you’ve been thinking “ummm… where did I go?” 😂
Comment ME and I’ll share EXACTLY what I’ve been doing. 🌿

#WomenOver40 #PerimenopauseWellness #NervousSystemSupport #MidlifeWellness #FeelLikeYourselfAgain by @marymillward

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2 months ago

Tell me I’m not the only one 😂
When your nervous system gets activated, what’s your go-to unhinged coping mechanism? #NervousSystemRegulation
#ChristianWomen
#FaithAndWellness
#EmotionalWellness
#SpiritLedLife by @marymillward

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2 months ago

“Keep a straight face” Who sang it best? 🎶

Good thing we don’t get paid to sing 🤣🤣🤣

Share with your girls 💗

#singingchallenge #wellnessinfluencer #christianbusinesswomen taken in Fort Worth, Texas by @marymillward

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3 months ago

Sometimes the best medicine isn’t found in a bottle.

It’s dirt on your shoes. Sunlight on your face. Fresh air in your lungs. Movement that feels good. Water. Rest. Laughter. Gratitude.

Every hike is a reminder that God designed this world to help us heal. Nature has a remarkable way of calming the nervous system, lowering stress, lifting our mood, and bringing us back to the present moment.

Maybe that giant grin on my face isn’t just because I reached the top. Maybe it’s because my body remembers what it feels like to be grounded.

Go outside today. Kick up some dirt. Soak in the sunshine. Let creation remind you that healing can be beautifully simple. 🌿

What’s your favorite way to reset in nature? Tell me in the comments.

#nervoussystemregulation #natureheals #hikinglife #healingjourney #mentalwellbeing by @marymillward

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4 months ago

A broken trampoline.
A 60 dollar Facebook find.
A couple of determined girls.
And one of my favorite parenting moments in a long time.

I love giving my kids nice things, but I love teaching them resourcefulness even more.

Instead of believing every problem needs an expensive solution, my little girls watched their dad hunt for a deal, loaded it up, unloaded every piece themselves, and got to work rebuilding it. They didn’t wait for someone else to do it for them. They figured it out.

Sure, Dad and the boys had to step in for a few of the tougher springs, but the determination, grit, and teamwork these girls showed made me smile so BIG!

Here’s to raising kids who work hard, think creatively, and know that happiness doesn’t come from buying the newest thing. Sometimes it comes from turning a 60 dollar opportunity into a backyard full of laughter. ❤️

✨ FOLLOW for simple ways to create a healthier home, stronger family, and more intentional life.

PSA: I know one of my text overlays gets cut off halfway through. After 20 minutes of fighting Instagram’s editing tools, I officially waved the white flag. 😅 Done is better than perfect. The message still made it through… and so did I. by @marymillward

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4 months ago

Life is better when it’s shared. 💛

This weekend filled my soul. (3 months ago)

There is something so special about getting away with people you admire to learn, grow, laugh, dream, and just do life together. We talked business, personal growth, and life, enjoyed incredible food, meaningful conversations, meditation, a sound bath, and plenty of lake time.

The older I get, the more I realize that some of the richest parts of life come from the people we surround ourselves with. Community matters. Connection matters. And life is just better when it’s shared. ✨

ARE YOU ATTENDING OR CREATING ANY RETREATS, EVENTS, OR COMMUNITIES RIGHT NOW? I’D LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT THEM. 💛 👇✨

Also, I’m so grateful for Aja and Trish and for the opportunity to create experiences like this together at Aja’s beautiful lake house. by @marymillward

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4 months ago

Our first day in Fiji taught me the lesson of radical acceptance.

And before you roll your eyes and think, “Mary, you’re in Fiji. What exactly is there to accept?” hear me out…

No one’s life is perfect.

Even in paradise, people are navigating loss of faith, trauma, heartache, health challenges, uncertainty, broken dreams, new beginnings, and seasons they never would have chosen.

What Fiji reminded me of is this:

Nature doesn’t resist the seasons.

The ocean doesn’t fight the tide.

The trees don’t rush their growth.

Everything unfolds in its time.

And maybe God works the same way in our lives.

I’ve spent years learning to trust what is.

But lately, I’m learning something even deeper:

To LOVE what is.💕

Not because every circumstance is easy.
Not because every chapter is what I would have chosen.

But because peace comes when we stop arguing with reality and start partnering with it.

Here in Savusavu, the people greet you with one beautiful word:

BULA.

It means hello.
It means life.
It means I wish you well.

So today, BULA to you.

Whatever season you’re walking through.

Whatever you’re waiting for.

Whatever feels uncertain.

May you trust that God knows exactly what He is doing.

And maybe, just maybe, the timing isn’t imperfect at all.

Maybe it’s exactly right.

We came during the biggest launch season of our new company.

The timing wasn’t perfect.

Or maybe it was.

BULA. 🤍 by @marymillward

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4 months ago

Fiji. Healing pools. Waterfalls. Coconuts straight from the tree. 🌺🥥🌴

And a wealth breakthrough that honestly snuck up on me.
I’ve always been good at making money. But managing it? Investing it? Somewhere along the way I decided that part wasn’t really mine to figure out.

TURNS OUT I WAS WRONG!

Something shifted in me over there. I realized the same energy I bring to everything else in my life … my health, my kids, my business ….works here too. Like, actually works. I’m good at this. I just had to give myself permission to believe it.
And best of all! I’m already wealthy. Travis. My kids. My health. My home. This country. I just needed to slow down long enough to see it.

So I wanna know what are YOU doing to create wealth right now? In any area of your life. I genuinely want to know.
Buula. 🌺

#WealthMindset
#NetworkMarketing
#WomenInBusiness
#AbundanceMindset
PassiveIncome by @marymillward

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7 months ago

Confession… there’s something about working out in my plum jumper that just makes me happy.

Maybe it’s the color.
Maybe it’s the vibe.
Maybe it’s just the reminder that taking care of yourself can actually be fun.

Also… quick disclaimer: I’m not an expert. I’m just a mom in her 40’s who started listening to her body.

For years I thought the formula was:
140g of protein
killer workouts every day
push harder … and then push some more!

But my body had other plans.

What actually started working for me looked more like:
☀️ slow walks in the morning sun
🏋🏼‍♀️ lifting heavy 2–3x a week
🫖 dandelion tea
💫 nervous system healing
⚡ vibration plate
…and honestly just slowing WAY down

Turns out my body didn’t need more stress.
It needed to feel safe.

The wild part?
I’m down 39 pounds with zero muscle loss.

It’s amazing what happens when you start working with your body instead of fighting it.

If you want the simple daily protocol that’s been working for me, comment ME below.

I don’t have any fancy automated messages set up… but I did make a pretty little PDF I’m happy to send you. 💜

#womenshealth
#nervoussystemregulation
#metabolichealth
#strengthtrainingforwomen
#wellnessjourney by @marymillward

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7 months ago

Happy 16th Birthday, Roman! 🎉

I was 25 years old when I gave birth to you, my third child and third and final son, and today you are 16. Time is wild like that.

You kept us waiting a little when you were born, two weeks overdue and 8.5 lbs, and then surprised everyone when your lungs needed a little extra time to catch up. We spent two days in the NICU, which allowed us to be there with our friends whose baby had arrived the day before. Honestly, that feels so you. Even from the beginning, your life has carried this quiet generosity and purpose.

Roman, you have done it all, baseball, soccer, football, hiking, hot springs, pickleball, traveling the world. Whether we are skiing in Tahoe, cruising the Bahamas, or driving in the car jamming to your “white girl playlist,” we are always having a good time together, and I treasure those moments more than you know.

I am also watching you grow into someone deeply grounded and responsible, working extra hours, planning to graduate early, thrifting clothes to resell, and saving for a car. That determination is powerful.

But what I love most about you is your heart. You are more emotionally aware than any man I know. You notice people. You lift people. You always tell me I look nice, that I smell good, and that I am more beautiful than anyone my age, and that I do not need Botox 😂. That kindness and confidence in others is rare.

You have fought some hard battles, my son, and you have overcome them. I am so incredibly proud of your strength, your wisdom, and your resilience. You are wise beyond your years.

You are my youngest son, and I am so proud of the man you are today and the man you are becoming.

Love you forever, Roman. ❤️ by @marymillward

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