by Jamie Holloway | Sep 9, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Invisible Illness Week is upon us. This year’s theme is I choose. I spent a long time thinking about the things that I choose on a daily basis. When I think about it I realize I make a lot of choices that those who are not in my shoes might not make. One thing I have...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 8, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
This weekend I dedicated to getting my environment set up for success. I reorganized my kitchen to meet my needs better. I put the dish drainer on the other side of the kitchen sink and the counter next to the stove I setup my cutting board, measuring cups, and...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 7, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I am well rested. I slept a lot today because of the big trip to Seattle yesterday to see my Rheumatologist. I am glad I went. From Vancouver Washington where I live to Seattle Washington is a three hour trip there and back so a total of six hours, plus...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 28, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Invisible Illness Week starts on September 9th and here is a wonderful meme that they are having participants do. Here are my answers: 30 Things About My Invisible Illness: The illness I live with is: GPA (Wegener’s), and RA and auto-immune. 2. I was diagnosed with it...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 28, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I joined another challenge with Brook: Not on a Diet blog for the month of September. I have been thinking about what one goal of the month of September will be and I have made a decision. I will only have one goal this month not a whole bunch for my weight loss. I...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 25, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I signed up to blog for “Invisible Illness Week” which is September 9th through the 15th. The theme this year is “I choose…” This statement alone has conjured up many images and thoughts about what I am choosing and I am looking forward to blogging and sharing with...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 23, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
While at my sister in law’s house I was reading in “Jesus Calling” and I came upon this verse 1 Corinthians 12:7-9 “And to keep me from being puffed up and too much elated by the exceeding greatness preeminence of these revelations there was given me a thorn a...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 20, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I have been busy the last couple of days cleaning out my environment getting ready to bomb getting rid of the fleas so I can have my home back. While cleaning I started thinking about some things in my life and where I am at and where I want to go with my life. What...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 12, 2013 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Good morning, I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I had a quiet and reflective weekend. Friday I was reading in my devotional “Jesus Calling” and Ephesians 4:22-24” Strip yourself of your former nature put off and discard your old unrenewed self which...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 6, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
It is that time of again, my weekly update. Let me tell you it was a challenging week, but I am through it. First of all, I had to go the ER Monday night and spent 7 hours there. Not fun, but I had a nice nurse that made it bearable. Just below my stoma I have a...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 30, 2013 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, Living Ministries, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Time for my weekly progress update and I am in awe with how fast a week can pass. When I was younger time seemed to be standing still and now it seems to run full speed ahead. Still I am thankful for every single moment, even the bad ones. I am back from my mini-trip...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 28, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I truly enjoyed reading “The Essential Good Food Guide”. I learned a lot about “healthy” food. I never realized there were so many different types of grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables. One of the things that impressed me was the information she gave on how to...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 27, 2013 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I am back from my trip to Longview where I spent time with my two amazing friends who own Exclaim Media and who are a part of Living Ministries like I am. I always enjoy my time with my friends. They do a lot of hard emotional work and I love the fact that they burst...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 24, 2013 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Can you believe a week has slipped by again? I can’t. First, a big pat on my back, I got the security code so that I can use the treadmill or bicycle in my apartment buildings gym. Saturday I walked for 5 minutes on the treadmill even with my calf hurting. I was...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 23, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
If you are a friend of mine on Facebook then you will be privy to my status about my calf pain. I woke up Friday morning with my calf hurting, not cramping. My calf muscle felt strained and my first thought “oh crap not another symptom, ugh!” Then I had a couple of...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 19, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I found some great vegetables some of them needed to be cooked right away. So I made this yummy sauté of the different vegetables and let me tell you it was yummy. I know eating lots of greens and vegetables helps my body to keep going when I am having a flair up. I...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 18, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Update time, I was busy yesterday so that I didn’t get a chance to write or even go on the Internet until late at night. I enjoyed my day. I got my cupboards washed and waxed, a toaster over to use, and an opportunity to visit with one of my sisters. I still have not...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 11, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
This week has been a roller coaster ride of emotions. I have been eating a lot more than I usual do. I have not been doing the myfitnesspal, I know, I haven’t cared what I have been putting in my mouth because I am so frustrated and flustered with all...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 6, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I found this graphic someone made about medications. I take steroids, 2 chemo drugs (Azapathrine and Rituximab), several supplements, and Hydrochlorqine. I am one of the lucky few who has not had to take narcotics to deal with my pain. I am thankful. Taking these...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 3, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Wednesday is here again, and Independence Day is upon us. I loathe Independence Day, not because I am not patriotic. I love my country, I just don’t like all the explosions that happen and how some individuals don’t use their brains very well during this time...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 19, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Time for my weekly update, I like writing my updates on Jamie Chases Butterflies. It helps me stay on what my goals are and when I feel that I am not making progress it shows that I am actually. I know I get discouraged when I think my life isn’t going anywhere...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 18, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I am tired. Not just physically tired, emotionally and spiritually tired as well. I am tired of going to the doctor. I am tired of taking the medications I have to. I am tired of having to breathe with a steel trach in my throat. I am just plain old tired. I am sure...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 5, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Infusion day has arrived. All day from 9 AM until 4:30 PM I have been in the clinic receiving my Rituximab infusion which helps my auto-immune disease. Even though I am not feeling well I know that this drug helps my inflammation and will allow me to live my life....
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 22, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
10 things I couldn’t live without: Family: Even though some of them drive me crazy. I couldn’t imagine my life without them. I value and love each one of them for different reasons. Despite the communication issues, the forgetfulness, and things that happen...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 21, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Day 21 “The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.” – Mulan True or false? When do you bloom best? Today’s post was offered by a fellow HAWMC participant and Health Activist. Let’s focus on how adversity affects you,...