The Real Food Revolution

by | Sep 2, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey

  “The Real Food Revolution” by Tim Ryan opened up my eyes to the real dilemma of the food chain in America. Tim Ryan is a congressman from Ohio and he has some strong opinions and ideas about what we need to do. He shares his thoughts in his book. I am still...

It’s All Greek To Me

by | Aug 31, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  I enjoy Greek food. I was excited when I saw this title come up in the Netgalley list, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed that a recipe for Moussaka was not included. Do not get me wrong, the recipes included look so scrumptious and I will be trying a...

Cultivating Friendships

by | Aug 30, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey

I read an article in the “In Touch” magazine about friendships that spoke to my soul. The article is called “The Solid Joy of Friendship” written by James Cain.  It got me to thinking about my friends. Who they are? Why I value them? I have several friends that I have...

30 Things

by | Aug 29, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

Invisible Illness Week will be upon us in a week. This years theme is “Just One”. I love it. Here is my meme for 30 things you didn’t know.   1. The illness I live with is: Wegener’s and Rheumatoid arthritis. 2. I was diagnosed with it in the...

Thinking Out Loud

by | Aug 28, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey

I decided that it was time to try this meme out that I found on the blog Running with Spoons. What has been on my mind? 1)  Chargers: my charger for my lap top gave up the ghost last week. I had to get a new one. Guess what happened? I shared that I needed a new one...

Beginning Again!

by | Aug 20, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight

  The last month I have been in a funky mood. The disappointment of not getting rid of my trach because of the swelling after my surgery had me reeling. I needed to take some time to reflect and make choices in where I want to go. While reflecting I slept a lot,...

Don’t Despair

by | Aug 15, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey

  I wasn’t sure that I was all together interested in reading “Don’t Despair” by Matias Daslgaard but I was offered the chance to read it and so I took it. I’m glad I did. Daslgaard letters from his uncle Morten felt similar to me reading letters from my dad...

A Frozen Treat

by | Aug 14, 2014 | Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey

I was given a free sample of this product in exchange for my review. My review is my own and no money was given. I had the opportunity to try some Greek yogurt for free. The brand was Healthy Choice. I used several coupons to get the flavors of Blueberry, Vanilla...

Hiit It!

by | Aug 9, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Moving has been one of the things that I have missed since I’ve started my healing journey with my Vasculitis 5 years ago. Since my first surgery in 2009 until my last one July 24, 2014 I have been dreaming about moving my body. This last surgery gave me more...

You Can, You Will

by | Aug 7, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

    I was given the opportunity to read Joel Osteen’s new book “You Can, You Will”. I am glad I read this delightful book. I needed encouragement this week. The premise of Osteen’s book is that God wants us to ask and expect the unexpected and the impossible...

To Live is Christ

by | Aug 4, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey

  “The Live is Christ” by Beth Moore illustrates the life of Paul. To be honest before I read Beth Moore’s book about Paul and started reading Acts and now Roman’s I didn’t like Paul at all. I thought he was a chauvinist pig.  I thought he hated women. I was...

Triathlon It Hurts

by | Aug 2, 2014 | Books/Music

  “Triathlon It Hurts” by Gary Smith and Justin Roberts is a wonderful book of inspiration from those who participate in the triathlon. In each showcase they share their wisdom of how they train, the difficulties, and even their success. Since I am relearning and...

C-Dif

by | Jul 28, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

Saturday evening I woke up throwing up and having diaherra. Not fun at all. I ended up throwing up a lot of the soup I had that day. I didn’t even digest my meals or the pain medication that I took. I texted my caregiver, my neighbor, and my sister in hopes that...

I am Blessed

by | Jul 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  I am sitting on my bed enjoying the atmosphere of my home. I am sad to report that my surgery on July 24th did not go as planned. I had my sister Carri write down what Dr. Anderson said to her and my brother Rob while I was in recovery. Trachea is small like a...

Last Day!

by | Jul 23, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

    I will be getting off of the computer and probably won’t be back on until Saturday. I don’t know if I will be taking my lap top to the hospital or not. I won’t know the exact time for my surgery until after 4 tonight, but I know it was...

Many Possibilities

by | Jul 16, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  Man, the weeks seem to be going by faster and faster. In eight days I will be trachless. I will be going in for my 50th throat surgery. I will be going to sleep with a trach and then waking up without one. I am overjoyed with all the possibilities. There is a...

The Honor Key

by | Jul 14, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  “The Honor Key” by Russell Evans writes about honor. What do you think of when you hear the word honor? For me, I think showing respect, compassion, thoughtfulness, and being kind. Evans writes about what honor looks like in Jesus and how to accomplish it in...

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