mjhamel

I am a critical care nurse in the Midwest, and I choose to inspire, encourage, and create. On Thursday, February 19th, I got the best news I could have received that the brain tumor I was recently diagnosed with was benign.

The Lord is good and continues to provide rest. He continues to be faithful in every part of this journey. I continue to praise God for the prayers and support. It simply blows me away how good HE is in providing when we least expect it.

No matter what you are going through in life whether that is a broken relationship, a sick family member, financial instability, or fear of the unknown... Be encouraged to "...Live forever in HIS sanctuary..." He wants to give you the desires of your heart. He wants you to be blessed... to be happy... We have to be walking WITH Him. When it comes down to it, it i is just you and the Lord. You can not rely on anyone else for your needs or desires. People will disappoint, but the Lord will never let you down. The outcome may not be want you wanted it to be, but it will be a outcome that you can fight through. You can persevere. Believe. Hold on tight.

The journey is not over until it is over.

Here's to my loves... My Heavenly Father... Family (Although we are a small, there is an astonishing amount of love)... Those One of a Kind Friendships that You Know were Simply a Gift for Your Life... Travel, Adventure, & My "Someday" Wanderlust Mini RV... All things with thought behind them (if you put your heart, thought, & creativity behind it, it will mean the world)... Photography (there is not a better way to live out a memory than through an image)... Clean Lines, Antique Treasures, and Nature... Organized Home, Hints of Gold, and Well-Designed Word Art... Well Thought Out Surprises... Snail Mail (Any and every kind)... Vintage Quilts, a Great Leather Handbags, and Polaroid Images... Acts of Services... Seeing Life Transformation within People Mentorship and Seeing Hearts become More Like God's each and every day... Creating beauty that can be given to others...

Places: Sweden, the Mountains, Hiking Trails, my own home

Adventures: Hot Air Balloons, Off-Roading, Wish-wishing, Antiquing, Small-local flea markets/festivals, biking, Spur-of-the-moment trips, and going to places I have never been (traveling in general)

General: Washi Tape, Wallets, Polaroids, Being Brave, Woodsy Home Decor, Frames, Vintage Fabric, Unique Cards, Purses, Headbands, Support a Cause (Brain Tumor Awareness), Sharpie Pens, Gift Cards, Pouches/Small Travel Bags, Mason Jars, Old Post-Cards, Hair Bobby Pins, Typography Books, all things Pendleton, and anything with thought behind it.