by Jamie Holloway | Mar 3, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I cannot believe that March is here. It is time for me to share my goals for March. February was a failure, because I was triggered by many emotional situations that happened in my life. It’s a new month and another opportunity to rock my goals. Prepare 5...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 27, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
It’s hard to believe that in a few days March 1st will be upon us. February has been a strange and challenging month for me. I slide off into the ditch and forgot about my goals. I hated myself for it. I didn’t accomplish all of my goals that I set for February. It...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 26, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Vegan cookbooks seem to be on my horizon. I’ve read a few of them in this journey of mine. I thought about it. I realize that I cannot handle certain foods. Even if I enjoy them. My body tells me that “girl, don’t eat that because it doesn’t nourish my body.” I...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 13, 2015 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Mental illness runs in my family. Depression is the culprit. Though depression has many difference faces and has many different disguises I can still pick it out of the line-up. I had a bout of depression. Thankfully, I sought out counseling and received...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 9, 2015 | Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
A couple of years ago I watched a documentary called “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead” that changed how I viewed nutrition. It starred Joe who was fighting an autoimmune disease like I was. He chose to go on a 60 day juice fast that consisted of him juicing fruit and...
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...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
My sister gave me an amazing cookbook called “Practical Paleo” by Diane Sanfilippo. While I was in the hospital I got the opportunity to read it cover to cover. I had my highlighter ready and even started thinking about which recipes I wanted to try first....
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I’m home from the hospital. The last few days have been busy with meeting my new physical therapist and occupational therapist, setting up an appointment for an apartment inspection for rental help, and just dealing with a new way of life. My back is still in the...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 26, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I got a lot out of reading “The Fear Cure” by Lissa Rankin. This book came at just the right time. Fear, causes my heart to tremble every time I hear it or face it. Especially now that I am back in the hospital from a herniated disc that suddenly ruptured due...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 22, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Living Ministries, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
In 2014 I decided to focus my goals around one word or a set of words. I chose the word strength. Man did I learn a lot about strength this year. With more surgeries, working on physical therapy goals, finding my own voice with my own care needs and letting...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 21, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey
“Goddesses Never Age” by Christiane Northup brought many things to light for me. Pleasure and enjoying life have been something I have a difficult time with. I have a hard time with being free to dance and being authentic in things. I have hopes and desires of...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 20, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I’m writing this post while sitting at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital here in Vancouver Washington where I live. Thursday night I had emergency back surgery because my L-4-5 and L-4 parts of my back were out of whack and caused both of my legs from my buttocks to my...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 14, 2014 | Exhilarating People, Living Ministries, The Magnificent Journey
Christmas stirs up warm memories for people. Many adults remember magnificent Christmas traditions of going shopping for the perfect Christmas president. To sitting on Santa’s lap while making requests for the next big toy out there. To just picking out and decorating...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 7, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey
I read this in my Al-Anon book yesterday morning. A man is not complete who believes that his advancement depends on crushing others. Or who worries about matters that cannot be altered. Or who insists that a thing is impossible because he has not been able to...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 6, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
The hardest part of getting an infusion for me is when the RN has to put the IV in. Since my veins are not willing to be poked they run and hide. I have learned a few tricks in the last couple of years in how to make them go easier for myself. First thing I do...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 4, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
6 AM, while Nicholas is doing his morning dance routine. Running around, meowing, I believe he is saying good morning mom, I’m so thankful to be alive right now. Let’s move our bodies. I love my cat. He brings joy in my life. While he is dancing and talking. I...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 28, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
“What You Can When You Can” by Roni Noone and Carla Birnberg gave me a ton to think about on my journey to health and well-being. What I love about reading Noone’s and birnberg’s book is that they suggest that by making small everyday choices one can have a...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoyed this time with family and friends. This year I have a ton to be thankful for. This will be a sort of a year in review. I cannot believe in a month 2015 will begin. I am already thinking about the word I will focus on for the...
Please wait...