by Jamie Holloway | Aug 14, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
This month, August, I started pool therapy. I have gone three times so far. I am loving going. Yes, I do wake up most mornings not feeling like I want to go, but I go anyway. I have not regretted not going. Pool therapy has gotten me to thinking about this...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 13, 2016 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I’m not a fan of football, so why did I read Ben Utecht’s book “Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away”. I will tell you why. I love stories of individuals who struggle, trust God, and continue to live life despite the challenges. Ben Utecht sure has...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 10, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Tuesday, I got some disappointing news. The scar tissue in my trachea is growing back. That means more surgery. This will be my 112th throat surgery since 2009 when I had my first one. I love how my ENT Dr. Anderson works with and listens to what I have to say. I have...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 10, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
I was excited when I saw Heather Christo’s book “Pure Delicious” was in my mailbox. I have been following her blog for a while. I have to admit that I haven’t tried any of her recipes from her blog. I did when I got the recipe book. The recipes I decided to try...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 9, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Since I have watched the movie War Room I have been on a quest to learn all I can to pray deeply. God lead me to Dutch Sheets book Intercessory Prayer. I love how God works in my life. He brings something that I need to learn and know into my sight. I’ve...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 3, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
Confession time, although, I have diabetes, Rheumatoid arthritis, Limited Wegener’s, I do not track my food, blood sugars, exercise, or anything else. Yes, I am well aware of the reasons why I should. I just haven’t. There are several reasons why I haven’t...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 2, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
If you have been reading my blog for any length of time. You know some things about me. I love food, I love reading, I have breathing issues, and I have not been able to exercise for years due to my condition. The last two items frustrated me the most. You also...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 1, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
Pain in the last few years has been a part of life. I do not talk about it that much because of the negative views people have on those suffering from pain. In David Nagel’s book “Needless Suffering” he takes us on a journey of the history of pain, what it...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 30, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfu-26ftkno This morning I put my Plumb’s Exhale CD into my lap top as I got ready write. The first song that came up is Lord, I’m Ready Now. Tears began to fall down my face. This song is hitting a specific place in my heart....
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 27, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
There are many different types of pain. The one that affects me is nerve pain. In 2014 my back went out and I had emergency back surgery. Consequently my left foot became numb. Before that in 2012 my right foot became numb. My right foot is worse than my left...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 26, 2016 | Auto-immune, Supporting Each Other
Breathing issues are one of the subjects that I consider myself an expert on. I have been dealing with tracheal stenosis due to an autoimmune issue for the last seven years, so although mine doesn’t affect my lungs. I can still understand the dilemma of figuring out...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 25, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Happiness, when you have a chronic illness it seems like an impossible defeat. Although Lee’s book is not geared towards those of us who have chronic illness. I still learned a great many things. Even her suggestions were helpful, at least for me they were....
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 23, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Recently I went in for an assessment to get some counseling. I’m embarking on a new adventure of being intentional in exercise, nutrition, and my finances. I’m tired of struggling, alone, with no stopping point in sight for me. At my assessment the counselor...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 19, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Last Friday, I had my second round of Rituximab. A chemo drug that I use to help me fight my RA and Wegener’s disease. I was happy that I had a chance to get lost in a story while I recovered. Terry McMillan’s book “I Almost Forgot About You” is...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 16, 2016 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
I made jam. I did this recipe with blueberries and with Marion Berries. They both turned out awesome. So good. Blueberry Chia Seed Jam from Bon Appetite magazine. 3 lbs of Blueberry fresh or frozen (I also used Marion Berries, turned out awesome)...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 15, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
The last week in a half I have been off the Internet. The management had someone remove a giant cedar tree from the property and it somehow damaged the internet connection. Currently the internet is back on, but there is a big obstacle course. They are taking the...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 15, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
A Woman’s Place by Katelyn Beaty brought many things to my heart and soul concerning women in the church and society. The role of being a woman has been something that I have been wrestling with since I was a teenager. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s....
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 5, 2016 | Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
When Karen and Summer asked me to write an article about Fibromyalgia I wasn’t sure if I was the one who should be writing it. You see, I don’t have it. I do however know several people in my life who have Fibromyalgia. My research took me on a journey. A journey of...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 4, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Esther is my favorite stories in the Bible. In a lot of ways I saw correlation between Esther of the Bible and Esther in Emily Barton’s book “The Book of Esther”. Simply put, I enjoyed reading about a young girl being the hero during world war two. Who made a...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 2, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Time for my next installment of chasing wellness with me. I failed. I didn’t do my standing that much this week. I have been feeling the effects of missing my Rituximab infusion which is a month overdue. I woke up swollen, a headache, and my joints hurting. I just...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2016 | Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
Addiction; I cringe when I hear this word. It is probably because most of my family is either addicted to or recovering from drugs or alcohol. It hurts my heart. I’m also immensely proud of my family members who are living the life of recovery. So, when Karen...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 27, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
I started my journey to getting into physical shape. It was a tough week for me. In that I am fighting boredom already. Simply just standing for two minutes is boring. My sister suggested that I memorize verses while I’m standing. I love the idea, but decided upon...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 22, 2016 | Auto-immune, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
If you are my friend then you already saw my video that I created telling you about my experience with meeting with my physical therapist for my assessment. It was an eye opening experience. I never realized how far I have deteriorated with my physical...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 21, 2016 | Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
In a million years I never thought I would be writing about eating disorders. You see, this affects me personally. As I was reading my research I discovered two things about myself. I have been affected by all the ads, commercials, and the desire to be this beauty...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 19, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMdHbk4KI6Q To be honest I had never heard of Bobbie Houston until recently. I just only recently learned about the music of Hillsong United. I was excited to have the opportunity to read Bobbie Houston’s book “The Sisterhood”. I...
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