by Jamie Holloway | May 3, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
My neighbor gave me a book called Angel Cats by Allen and Linda Anderson. He knows that Nicholas has been an intricate part of my journey with my illnesses. He thought that I would love the stories. Guess what? I did. Angel Cats has many different stories about how...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 29, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
On a quest to find a novel to read, since I have been focusing reading non-fiction for a period of time. I craved a story that I could get lost in. Sometimes this girl needs a novel to get lost in, to forget my troubles, while snuggling with her...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 28, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
At the beginning of April I went to my local Dollar Tree. I was browsing through the books. I hadn’t been to the Dollar Tree in 7 years and I forgot that they had books there. I found two books that looked like great finds. Nurture by Lisa Bevere was one...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 27, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
Integrity comes only from having the courage to keep an unwavering commitment to your convictions. Tavis Smiley This year I chose possible and open and worship as my focus words. It’s been four months now. I thought it is time to update and review...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 22, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
In exchange for my review I was given a free copy of Close to you by Kara Isaac. The opinions expressed are my own. I am not much for romance novels. The overly sexualize image of a man on a horse who is going to somehow become my knight in shining armor while...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 11, 2016 | Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
I received a free copy of Trish Blackwells book Insecurity Detox, for my honest review. The opinions I express here are my own. Insecurity, a dangerous thing. I know that I have fought this demon head-on and still fighting it. Insecurity Detox by Trish...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 11, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I received a free copy of Worth Dying For by Rorke Denver and Ellis Henican in exchange for my honest review. The opinions I express are my own. I have a ton of respect toward the men and women who serve in our Military. I have known and know of many people who...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 9, 2016 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I received a free copy of Think Big by Jennifer Arnold and Bill Klein from Howard Books, for my honest review. The opinions I express are my own. I love reading inspirational stories like the one I found in Think Big by Jennifer Arnold, MD and Bill...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 8, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Choosing wellness is such a challenging decision to make. Think about it, on TV you are bombarded with ads talking about liposuction, new crazy dance exercises that say we are the best to get that sexy body, ads for new fandangle exercise equipment that can whip your...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 26, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Have you watched the movie War Room? I did. Let me tell you that I was inspired to look at my prayer life. I then bought the book Fervent by Priscilla Shirer that the movie War Room is based from. I learned a lot about how Satan attacks me. Reading through all...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 21, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
A month ago I was given a devotional book called “Faith Without Borders” by Virginia Martin to read. Later on in another post I will be interviewing Virginia Martin to find out more about her and why she wrote “Faith Without Borders”. This year I chose 3 focus words...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 17, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
John 5:6 When Jesus noticed a man lying there, helpless, knowing that he had already been a long time in that condition, He said to him, Do you want to become well? Are you really in earnest about getting well? A couple of mornings ago I was shown...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 10, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Philippians 4:11-13 (amplified) “Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted in whatever state I am. I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 2, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
Men’s health is just as important as Women’s health. In a million years I never thought I would be discussing men and their testicles. Even though I am a bit embarrassed about talking about this, I know it is just as important for men to take care of their...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 23, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Before going into the hospital I was offered a chance to read “The Wait” by Devon Franklin and Meagan Good. I have never heard of Franklin or Good, but I have seen some of the movies that Good has been in. I had some preconceived notions when I picked up this...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 20, 2016 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I don’t usually gush over novels, but in this case I am going to. “Come to the Garden” by Jennifer Wilder Morgan came into my life just at the perfect time. It talked about possible, worship, and being open, it had all the focus words that I wanted my 2016 to...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 19, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Please forgive as I write this latest blog post with my amnesia brain, Prednisone brain, and pain medicine brain all three have thrown me into a spiral that I haven’t quite wrapped my mind around just yet. This morning, after I got myself a glass with ice and...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 18, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Two weeks before I was going in for my Tracheal Stenosis surgery I read a magnificent book about journaling. “Let it Out” written by Kate Dalebout. Journaling has been a sacred connection and practice that I have been using since I started my journey with my...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 17, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
Chronic illness is part of my life; on top of having Rheumatoid Arthritis and Wegener’s Granulomatosis, I also have diabetes. When I started taking prednisone for my WG and RA I had to become more aware of my blood sugars. Prednisone increases blood sugars and I was...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 14, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
It is now time for part three of the saga of my tracheal stenosis. My surgery Friday turned out to be more adventures and humbling than I thought it would be. First, I will start with the most humbling piece. Turns out there was a reason why God chose to make...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 11, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Monday, I had my pre-op appointment. That is when my nerves started getting anxious. Read the sequence of events that will be taking place. You will understand why. The Anticipated Procedure Sequence: Induction of anesthesia and initial ventilation with the...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 9, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
Breathing one of the most important human thing that we do. Oxygen allows us to live. Oxygen allows us to move our bodies. We cannot do anything without oxygen, without breathing. Read Genesis 2:7, Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 6, 2016 | Books/Music
I was given the opportunity to read two great books by a husband and wife team. “50 Ways to Yay! By Alexi Panos and “Love Louder” by Preston Smiles. Rocking at life is no easy accomplishment. Like you, I struggle with making choices and living the best life I can....
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 4, 2016 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
If you are a friend or a follower of mine on Facebook or Twitter then you know that last week I went on a new adventure. I had to find a replacement for one of the best caregivers I have had since I became sick. I’m sad to see her go, but she is on a new adventure of...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 27, 2016 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
Having several chronic illnesses along with a tracheal stenosis makes achieving wellness a challenge. It’s a struggle, but that doesn’t mean it cannot be accomplished. The last couple of weeks I have been feeling loss of what my next step is. I’m a planner and I know...