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ABOUT
M.C. Nelson
Every Journey Begins with One Step...
Mine began with a poem.
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE WORDS
For many years, I kept my thoughts, prayers, and poems hidden inside a notebook, never imagining they would one day be shared with anyone else.
Writing became the place where pain met prayer, questions met faith, and hope quietly found its way onto the page. Some poems were born from my own journey, while others came through prayer, reflection, quiet moments with God, and the inspiration He placed on my heart.
After years of wrestling in silence, I found my way back to church, where I slowly began rebuilding my relationship with God.
It wasn't an overnight transformation...
But it was the beginning of healing.
Everything changed when I shared a few of my poems.
“You have to share these.”
“Your words can help others heal.”
I was genuinely surprised.
Whenever someone suggested I put my poems into a book, my response was always the same.
“Yeah, right... me put a book together? No way. I'll never be able to accomplish that.”
But the Lord kept tugging at my heart...
“Maribel... You can do this. My child. I've got you.”
Writing a book had never been my dream.
I simply loved writing poems.
For the past ten months, much of my time has been devoted to bringing I Am Released to life, embodying ICU4URSoul™ and pursuing the mission I believe God has placed on my heart.
When I’m not writing, my favorite place to be is with my family. I’ve been blessed to share more than three decades of marriage with my husband, who still makes me laugh, makes me feel deeply loved, and reminds me every day that true love isn’t just spoken—it’s lived.
One conversation with him will stay in my heart forever. During a difficult season, he looked at me and said,
“Babe, I’m not your mother. I’m not your father. I’m not your sister or your brother. I’m not leaving you.”
In that moment, I didn’t know what to say.
Tears filled my eyes, and all I could whisper was,
“I’m sorry.”
From that day forward, I never questioned his love again.
Today, our children often remind me just how much he loves me. They’ll laugh and say,
“Mom, you know Papi spoils and adores you, right? As a matter of fact, you own the house!”
Every time they say it, I can’t help but smile.
Some of my greatest joy comes from simply hearing my children together—laughing, talking, and enjoying one another. Those ordinary moments remind me that some of life’s greatest blessings are found in the people we love most. As I continue this journey, I remain grateful for the family that walks beside me, encourages me, believes in me, and reminds me every day what love truly looks like.
And with every new day, I continue writing...
One poem at a time from my heart and soul.
THEN...
Everything Changed.
One day...
I got the surprise of my life.
My proof book had arrived.
❤️ I screamed.
❤️ I cried.
❤️ I cried like a little girl.
Without hesitation,
I began thanking the Lord.
I opened my proof book...
lifted it high above my head...
and prayed...
“Thank You... thank You.
I couldn't have done this without You.
Just like You said... ‘You had me.’
This was Your dream, but until now
I didn't realize it had become mine.
Thank You for this beautiful dream.
Now use me as the vessel You want
me to be as I continue this journey.”
As I lowered the book back into my hands...
I realized...
This journey was not only about writing a book.
It was about answering a calling
ICU4URSoul™
A place where...
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Hope grows...
Healing continues...
And every heart is reminded...
Through poetry, books, honest reflection, and words of encouragement, my desire is to walk alongside others as they navigate life's challenges, embrace healing, rediscover their identity, and find the hope to keep moving forward.
Every poem.
Every book.
Every resource.
Created with one purpose...
To encourage hearts.
To restore hope.
And to remind people that their story is not over.
Whether you're taking your first step toward healing...
or continuing a journey you've been walking for years...
PAY HOPE FORWARD MISSION
As ICU4URSoul™ continued to grow, so did the desire God placed on my heart to do more than write.
I wanted to place hope into the hands of people who faithfully pour into the lives of others.
Whether it's a pastor, ministry leader, counselor, director, or even a fellow Christian, I Am Released is placed into their hands with the hope that its message and purpose encourage and strengthen their own journey.
My hope is that every person who receives hope will one day share it with someone else. Creating a chain of compassion, encouragement, and healing that reaches farther than any one of us could ever imagine.
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One person.
One book.
One act of kindness.
...to change the direction of someone's life.
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With love and gratitude,
M.C. Nelson
Founder, ICU4URSoul™
Remember...
You are loved
from here to heaven. ❤️