by Jamie Holloway | Jan 27, 2015 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
The last couple of months have been a challenge. First my emergency back surgery and then of course getting sick with bronchitis. My immune system is suppressed due to the drugs I have to take in order to keep my body in balance. I have learned a lot about...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 24, 2015 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
Just a disclaimer. I am not a doctor, nurse, or nutritionist. I am writing this post and many others with my own understanding and opinions and what has worked for me and what doesn’t. If you have questions ask a qualified health professional. I have been taking...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 22, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I am home. I am still congested, but at least my oxygen levels are back to my normal. I have a ton of new medications to take. Including a big increase in my prednisone. I was at zero prednisone and now I am back up to 60 MG’s a day. It sucks, but I will take it with...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 21, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
‘ “The purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren came into my life on December 2nd, 2014. I just finished the 40 days. I am amazing what I learned about myself. I still have no idea what my calling is. I do know now that I was made to worship Jesus. But for my...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 20, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
When I chose my focus words I didn’t realize how quickly a couple of them would start coming into play in my life. I chose the word Surrender because at the time I was reading Rick Warren’s book “Purpose Drive Life” which I hope to post my book review tomorrow when I...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 12, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I found another book on the giveaway table. “All that is Bitter & Sweet” by Ashley Judd. I have always enjoyed the Judd’s music legacy. So I was deeply intrigued by the fact Ashley Judd had other missions in life, such as helping those who were in the sex...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 7, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness, courage to fear, hope to despair. Howard Thurman I received a thoughtful gift from my sister Joy for Christmas. A handmade plaque that says “Be Still...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 1, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Happy New Year! The first day of the year. Yesterday, the last day of 2014 I drove 3 hours to Seattle to see my Rheumy Dr. Gardner. My awesome SIL and I left at 6:30 AM and got to my appointment by 9 AM a bit early but we got in to see Dr. G. early. He was happy to...