by Jamie Holloway | Jul 10, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I have some news to share. I saw Dr. Anderson on Tuesday and it looks like I will be having another surgery. Not a dilation surgery. The surgery will be where they will cut off the flap of granulation that I have gotten from the taking out and putting back in my trach...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 8, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I will start this post out by saying what a ride these last couple of days. First Sunday, I had to go to the emergency room. I have not gone to the ER in almost a year. I woke up Sunday coughing which signals that I need to change my trach. I do not have...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 2, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“The Power of Persistent Prayer” by Cindy Jacobs is a comprehensive study on the different ways of praying and being an intercessor for God. I learned a great deal reading Jacob’s book. Reading her book coincided with Beth Moore’s book “Praying God’s Word” that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 30, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“The Sacred Year” by Michael Yankoski book is amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word. He goes on a sojourn in discovering himself and his relationship with God. I felt a kinship with Yankoski in that he explored silence, praying, and community during...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 30, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
When faced with a scary and debilitating disease such as Wegener’s one must have a team of doctors to make being well a possibility. I’m thankful that with my stenosis I have a set of doctors that make my well-being a huge possibility. I have been blessed that God has...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“International Night” by Mark Kurlansky and Talia Kurlansky is a wonderful cookbook full of different recipes from around the world. The go into detail about the tools you will need and even about the origins of the recipes. I was inspired by this cookbook and...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
When I woke up with my trach I have to admit that I was scared to death. I wasn’t able to talk. I wasn’t able to move well. I had tubes coming out of my chest and throat. I couldn’t communicate. I was overwhelmed. I was scared. I was ashamed. Mainly, I just...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 26, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Daily Love” by Mastin Kipp is a book about how he got started on his website “The Daily Love”. I have been receiving “Daily Love” for quite some time and I didn’t realize how it all got started until I read this book. Reading about Kipps own struggling with...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 26, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I have been doing a lot of research this week on emotional support for those of use with trachs. I believe and know for sure now that emotional support has been placed on the back burner and that frustrates me. I know for a fact that there are a lot of emotions...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 24, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I joined a couple of groups to help inspire me and keep me on track. One of the groups is one on chronic illness. Rachael Ramey offered this group of women an opportunity to read a couple of her books and I gladly put my name in the pot. I am glad I did. Prayer...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 23, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey
The weeks seem to be flying by. Here it is time for another update. This week I want to share a bit about being loyal to myself and doing things for my self-care. I’m still recovering from my chemo infusion of Rituximab. I’m so thankful and feel so blessed that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 21, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I thought it was it was time to give an update on all the books that are currently on my to be read list. I’m slowly making progress. Daily Love: Mastin Kipp: I downloaded this from NetGalley because I thought it looked interesting to read. I just started it...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 20, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Living Courageously” by Joyce Meyer is a book about facing your fears with the best tool that we have JESUS. I know that fear reigns in my life. I experienced this recently as I faced a new medical challenge. I received a letter from the hospital I use that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 19, 2014 | Living Ministries, The Magnificent Journey
I have some things on my heart that I would like to talk about on my blog. I am a part of an organization called Living Ministries and we have some affiliated organizations that we support. Our mission to build relationships in our communities and that is one of the...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 18, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Chocolatherapy” by Karen Scalf Linamen was a book I picked up for free from Amazon when it was offered a couple of months back. I loved the title. That was what attracted me to this book. Linamen discusses emotional eating, which is something I am guilty of...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 17, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
It is time for another update on my progress. I had my infusion on June 5th and I am beginning to feel like myself again. I no longer feel the need to sleep all day. I feel rested. I knew from my previous experiences with Rituximab that it would be about a week...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 16, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I love bread. So when “Bread Revolution” by Peter Reinhart became available to read. I knew I had to read it. I’ve never made bread before. Yes, I have made sweet breads such as banana bread, but I never kneaded bread and made it into a big pile of dough. I was...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 12, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
It is amazing how God orchestrates things to happen when you are ready. I realize that as I had “Praying God’s Word: Breaking Free From Spiritual Strongholds” by Beth Moore in my Kindle for quite some time. A few months ago I took advantage of when Beth Moore...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 12, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey
I have a question for my readers. Read the verse below: Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction that you may be wise in the time to come. I would like to know what does wise counsel, receiving instruction, and accepting...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 11, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
West from Home by Laura Ingalls Wilder illustrates why I love her so much. Her writing is like eating a delicate home cooked meal that soothes the soul. This book is about the time in the summer and fall of 1915 when she went to San Francisco to visit her...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 10, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Women, Food, and Desire by Alexandra Jamieson are a book of discovery. I have been in an emotional slump and this book guided me to many helpful tips about following my passion and abilities so that I can make better choices for me. I like that. There were some...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 9, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. I rested this weekend. I slept a lot. I can only count on my hand the amount of hours I have actually been awake. The rest of the time I was sleeping. Being tired is one of the effects that I get from the Rituximab infusion...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 7, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Change Before You Have To” by Rob Ketterling reflects on what changing is. Change is difficult, but it is also a blessing. I struggle with change. For me, I know that I must change in a lot of ways. The needs I need to change is how I move my body and nourish...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 6, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I told God that I wanted more adventures in my life for my 40th birthday. Boy, has He sure answered that request. I went to Voodoo Doughnuts with some friends. Then I got the letter from Peace Healing informing me that I needed to be tested for Hepatitis C....
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 3, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“A Heart like His” by Beth Moore is a comprehensive study on the life of David. All I have to say is after reading the life of David I am thankful for my family. There is family drama galore in the life of David. From him running from Saul who is sometimes...
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