by Jamie Holloway | Sep 27, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Yes, it is that time of month where I reflect on my goals that I set for myself in September and pick new goals for October. Having surgery on the 9th set me back on a couple of my goals for the month. It seems I’m always having some sort of set back with my...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 26, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
It is so hard to believe that September is almost over. Time seems to be flying. September has been the month that a lot of things started happening for me concerning my health. First, I had my 100th bronchoscopy and larynscopy surgery on September 9th. Currently, I...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 23, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
September has been a tough month for me. I’ve come to the conclusion that I will not be able to complete several of my dreams to run or walk in marathons or bike a thons. My health, especially my breathing won’t allow me to walk long...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 16, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
The Mind Connection by Joyce Meyer. I needed a powerful book to read while I am in recovery mode from my latest surgery. The real battle in life whether it is coming from Satan or even just our own bad habits of thinking it truly does affect our lives...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 16, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Recently, I read Ezekiel 37:1-10 where God takes Ezekiel to a place where human bones are and he tells Ezekiel to prophesy over them. He tells him to speak them to life. Reading this, I was struck with awe. I have always heard the phrase and even the popular song by...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 15, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
This weekend I stayed on my couch, watching movies, with my humidifier over my nose and mouth in order to keep from getting mucus plugs. I still sound funny breathing. I’m annoyed by it and I am positive that those who are around me are annoyed and uncomfortable with...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 4, 2015 | Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
Last weekend I was gifted 20 pounds of apples from my sister in law. Before she gave them to me I was thinking of getting 5 lbs. of apples so that I could make a recipe that I saw in the Eating Well magazine for the month of September. Slower Cooker Apple Chai Butter....
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 30, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I read a book called “Shift for Good” by Tory Johnson. I found this book helpful, not only for weight loss, but also for the transition I am going through right now. In June, I was told I am in remission from the Vasculitis disease Wegener’s. Thankfully, the...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 27, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
It’s the end of August already, can you believe it? I certainly can’t. It’s been a rough month for me. Not only physically, but also emotionally. Let me explain, not only is the air quality from the fires bad (I live in Washington state and near the Oregon border into...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 21, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
After my aunt passed away I learned that I had some German heritage in my blood line. Besides, I am needing more probiotic foods in my eating plan. Since the Rituxan and a couple of my other medications kill off the bacteria in my gut. This is a great way to get more...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 19, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I never saw myself as a warrior. Or a fighter. I was just a lady who loves Jesus, books, her family, and learning. Being thrown into the realm of chronic illness has changed my perspective. I don’t need swords, knifes, or guns or awesome ninja moves. Though those...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 16, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
My breathing has been waning this week. It has to do with the quality of the air due to the many fires that are going around my area in Oregon and Washington. It sucks. No other words describes it. This week I have not done any exercises at all because of it. I feel...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 16, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
The beginning of September will be another chance to learn and be part of Invisible Illness Week. I’m writing up a big post about my invisible fight. I will be opening up and letting it all out. Here is a meme to satisfy until I post the big one. 30 Things About...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 15, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I haven’t wrapped my mind around plant based eating. It’s complicated. Change is hard. I do know that I want to live a long and healthy life. I want to get the weight off so that I can move better. I may not breathe better because of the Vasculitis disease or...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 9, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
In 2010 my sister gave me the Boundaries book by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. So when I saw “Beyond Boundaries” by Dr. John Townsend I felt compelled to read this book. I’m glad I did. Since getting the diagnosis that I am now in remission from...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 8, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
People with growth mind-sets see their abilities, talents, skills, relationships, and intelligence with potential. Where they are today is a starting place, not a finish line. Lysa Terkeurst The Lysa Terkeurst quote above is from the book “The Best Yes” that I just...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 7, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Yes, I read another Lysa Terkeurst book. This time I read “The Best Yes”. As usual I got a lot of helpful gems. Often times people quote to me “Let your yes’ be yes and your no’s be no. In Terkeurst book she is advocating seeking God and taking time...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 4, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Being proactive in life is no easy feat. It takes determination, strength, stubbornness, and communication to become a proactive person. When I first started fighting for my life with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vasculitis Wegeners I didn’t realize all these adventures...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 1, 2015 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
It took me some time to think about what I wanted my goals to be in August. First, I wanted to wait and see where God would direct me when it came to my goals. I also wanted to make sure it was something I would actually do and not just something I felt like I...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 26, 2015 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Recently, I have been listening to happy and inspirational music. I need it for my soul. I need it to motivate me to keep moving. July has been a rollercoaster month for me. In July, I learned the results of my lung function test that I had done in June. My throat...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 24, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I’ve been getting the Christian book catalogue and they have some great sales on books and what nots and I took advantage of the sale and purchased “Health Care You Can Live With” by Dr. Scott Morris for .50 cents. I have never heard of Dr. Scott Morris or the...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 17, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
I get that it is hard to fathom my issues with my throat. When you are around me, you hear me breathing heavily. I often get asked if I am alright. If I need help? I don’t need help. I just need a new throat. Lol I often just reply and tell them the truth. I have a...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 12, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
“How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness” by Toni Bernhard I believe is a book that every person who suffers and those who know someone who suffers from Chronic illness or pain needs to read. I love that Bernhard gives suggestions on being mindful...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 11, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
For the last 71 days I have been reading the devotional “Devotions for a Healthier You” by Katie Farrell. Surrendering, nutrition, movement are just a few of the words I decided to focus on for 2015. I thought this devotional by Farrell would aide me on that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 9, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I thoroughly enjoyed Reba Riley’s book “Post Traumatic Church Syndrome. I felt a kinship to this lady. I to have been burned by the church. I became wayward and unhappy with what I saw. But I also felt like God was nudging me towards something different....
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