by Jamie Holloway | Jan 23, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
I have to admit something. I’m struggling with peace, especially concerning my health. The beginning of 2016 began with frustration, irritation, sickness, changes, and wondering what is possible for me. I’m frustrated and irritated because I still have not heard back...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 15, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
A couple of weeks ago I saw the video of Dianne Bondy doing yoga in this video. What makes this so inspiring to me is that Dianne is a large woman, just like me, but unlike me she is strong and flexible. For a long time, I have felt so uninspired about moving my body....
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 7, 2016 | Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I am struggling writing this post. Because it requires me to open up and dive deep into a subject that I am afraid of. Emotions. When I am afraid, I don’t run, I face it head on. That is what I have done with my illnesses, my narrowing trachea, and even the many...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 30, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
The last week of 2015 and I am thinking about what my intensions for 2016 will be. I find if I focus on a few words through the year and make a list of the intentions of how I want my year to go. I far better than if I just set goals. Goals are good, but goals also...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 22, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
Christmas is upon us again. As I am sitting typing this post up, I am reminded of all the blessings I have had this year. 2015 was an adventure. 2015, started off with a big blessing. I got my trach removed. I first got my trach inserted in December 2011...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 19, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I was given an opportunity to read and give my opinion on the book “Bone Broth Elixir” by Body Superb. The last year since I learned about the health benefits on making my own bone broth I have been making it myself. I use my crockpot. It’s easy for me....
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 12, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Thursday afternoon I had my appointment with Dr. Anderson from Anderson, Ear, Nose, and Throat to get the results of my CT scan. I think, just by how he is hesitating he is a bit nervous about the resectioning surgery. Heck, I understand, I am too. A few...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 5, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Despite having a big day, I am not tired. Could it be the 100 mg’s of Solumedrol that was injected into my IV before the Rituximab? Yes, it was. This morning I headed down to Legacy Salmon Creek Infusion Center to get my 6 month injection through IV infusion. This...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 30, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I got a new device. A friend was not using his Asus tablet with windows ten, so he gave it to me. I was excited. Because I’ve been looking into getting one for myself for when I am not able to speak after my surgery. God works in mysterious ways. While...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 28, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Another month has hit the dust. Wow, can you believe that 2016 will be upon on us in one month? I enjoyed November. I met a new friend. I started the process towards my throat resectioning. I made a decision about exercise that was hard to come to. Since,...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 26, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
Thanksgiving is here. Time seems to flying fast. November has been an amazing month for me. I saw Dr. Anderson where I am scheduled for my CT scan on December first. He trusts my opinion about my health and believes me when I tell him I am ready for the next leg of my...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 22, 2015 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Worship, what do you think of when you hear this word? For some reason I think negatively when I hear the word worship. I have visions of people rolling on the floor, screaming, crying, and acting strangely. That is what I envision when I think of the word...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 20, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I was given an opportunity to read a fantastic book by Elizabeth Evans called “30 Days of Hope for Strength in Chronic Illness”. Reading, I felt a deep kinship with Evans. We both suffer from some sort of “breathing” issue. Hers is CF that affects her...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 17, 2015 | Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I received my Eating Well magazine at the end of October and I found a great pumpkin pie tart recipe that I wanted to make for my sister in law. My sister in law loves pumpkin pie and she has done a lot for me in the last 6 years since I have been sick. Including...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 14, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
I am loving the rain. My breathing is a lot better with the coolness and the wetness of the air. Sorry it has been a while since I have written anything personal. I have been going through some things, both good and bad. I will start with the bad and end with the...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 7, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I have been following Kim Antieau for many years. Since 2003 when my sister Joy introduced me to her blog “Furious Spinner”, which is no longer available and she has a new website. I love Kim’s style and her passion for writing, nature, and healing. Antieau...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 27, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
Fall has come into my neck of the woods. The rain fell this weekend finally. It’s been dry this year. That means my breathing was harder than when there is moisture in the air. This morning I am sitting enjoying a nice hot cup of tea while waiting for my...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 26, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Recently I was given an opportunity to review Skip Heitzig’s book “Defying Normal”. I wasn’t sure what I would gather for my arsenal for my bag of tools that I am building. You see, I have a couple of auto-immune issues that live me with severe breathing issues...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 22, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
This week I am in physical pain. I am blessed that I do not often get physical pain with my RA or with my Wegener’s disease. My leg swelled up and my joints ache. I don’t like to dwell on the negative. So I grabbed one of the tools that I learned in the “Living...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 16, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
I have been receiving tons of messages about stinking thinking. I have been stuck in stinking thinking mode for quite some time. I can pinpoint my first nasty thought to the day I received two options about my throat from Dr. Anderson last month. As I have been...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 13, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
A couple of weeks ago I received from the Arthritis Foundation the “Better Living Health Tracker” booklet they offered me for free in an email. When I ordered the tracker I wasn’t sure what I was getting. All I have to say is that I am glad that I ordered it. This...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 10, 2015 | Books/Music
Girl Meets Change by Kristen Strong fell into my life at the exact moment that I am going through some big changes in my own life. My life started to change when someone that I loved deeply and spent a lot of time with for ten years passed away form...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 10, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
The last couple of weeks have been crappy. First, I had a major headache, not a migraine, but a dull ache that just wouldn’t go away that attacked my entire head. It affected my quality of sleep, my dreams, and even my attitude. I had to fight hard not to be grumpy...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 7, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Shame seems to be running rapid in our society, especially among women. Especially when it comes to sexual abuse, harassment, or even comparing ourselves with each other or the media. I deal with shame. I deal with it with my illness...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 28, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
My neighbor gave me a book called “The Art of Sign Language Phrases” by Christopher Brown after I told him about my goal of learning sign language. I want to learn sign language in order to prepare for the possibility of losing my ability to speak with a...
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