by Jamie Holloway | May 28, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Six years ago when this whole tracheal stenosis and Wegener’s began I never thought I would be this strong right now. I wouldn’t be in this spot in my life where my trachea is open and that I am able to breathe well. That I could get up and just walk to the kitchen...
by Jamie Holloway | May 17, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Once again I am embarking on another journey with my tracheal stenosis. On May 25th I will be undergoing another surgery on my trachea. I kind of lost count after 100 surgeries. I figured after a hundred there is no reason to keep on counting. This what I have...
by Jamie Holloway | May 11, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
The quote above is from a Hillsong United Song. I went to their concert last night. I cried, I sang, I danced in my wheelchair. I needed this night of worship. I needed to be reminded who Jesus is. It is Vasculitis month and Arthritis month. How fitting...
by Jamie Holloway | May 7, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
The importance of sleep is something that I am familiar with. Due to my Vasculitis and the Prednisone that I had to take while fighting the disease sleep has been elusive to me. When I saw Arianna Huffington’s book “The Sleep Revolution” available to read. I knew that...
by Jamie Holloway | May 7, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I have been reading the blog “A New Kind of Normal” for about a year now. I found it while I was doing some research on other bloggers with chronic conditions. Now she is starting up a new monthly support for us bloggers with Chronic conditions called “Sharing...
by Jamie Holloway | May 4, 2016 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Every time I go into the rec room I see a young man running on the tread mill. We smile at each other and don’t speak. Today, we spoke. I admire people who go into the gym and do things that I cannot do anymore. I can’t run. Since my tracheal stenosis I haven’t...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 8, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Choosing wellness is such a challenging decision to make. Think about it, on TV you are bombarded with ads talking about liposuction, new crazy dance exercises that say we are the best to get that sexy body, ads for new fandangle exercise equipment that can whip your...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 17, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
John 5:6 When Jesus noticed a man lying there, helpless, knowing that he had already been a long time in that condition, He said to him, Do you want to become well? Are you really in earnest about getting well? A couple of mornings ago I was shown...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 10, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Philippians 4:11-13 (amplified) “Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted in whatever state I am. I know how to be abased and live humbly in straitened...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 19, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Please forgive as I write this latest blog post with my amnesia brain, Prednisone brain, and pain medicine brain all three have thrown me into a spiral that I haven’t quite wrapped my mind around just yet. This morning, after I got myself a glass with ice and...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 18, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Two weeks before I was going in for my Tracheal Stenosis surgery I read a magnificent book about journaling. “Let it Out” written by Kate Dalebout. Journaling has been a sacred connection and practice that I have been using since I started my journey with my...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 14, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
It is now time for part three of the saga of my tracheal stenosis. My surgery Friday turned out to be more adventures and humbling than I thought it would be. First, I will start with the most humbling piece. Turns out there was a reason why God chose to make...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 11, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Monday, I had my pre-op appointment. That is when my nerves started getting anxious. Read the sequence of events that will be taking place. You will understand why. The Anticipated Procedure Sequence: Induction of anesthesia and initial ventilation with the...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 4, 2016 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
If you are a friend or a follower of mine on Facebook or Twitter then you know that last week I went on a new adventure. I had to find a replacement for one of the best caregivers I have had since I became sick. I’m sad to see her go, but she is on a new adventure of...
by Jamie Holloway | Jan 27, 2016 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
Having several chronic illnesses along with a tracheal stenosis makes achieving wellness a challenge. It’s a struggle, but that doesn’t mean it cannot be accomplished. The last couple of weeks I have been feeling loss of what my next step is. I’m a planner and I know...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 30, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
The last week of 2015 and I am thinking about what my intensions for 2016 will be. I find if I focus on a few words through the year and make a list of the intentions of how I want my year to go. I far better than if I just set goals. Goals are good, but goals also...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 19, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I was given an opportunity to read and give my opinion on the book “Bone Broth Elixir” by Body Superb. The last year since I learned about the health benefits on making my own bone broth I have been making it myself. I use my crockpot. It’s easy for me....
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 12, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Thursday afternoon I had my appointment with Dr. Anderson from Anderson, Ear, Nose, and Throat to get the results of my CT scan. I think, just by how he is hesitating he is a bit nervous about the resectioning surgery. Heck, I understand, I am too. A few...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 5, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Despite having a big day, I am not tired. Could it be the 100 mg’s of Solumedrol that was injected into my IV before the Rituximab? Yes, it was. This morning I headed down to Legacy Salmon Creek Infusion Center to get my 6 month injection through IV infusion. This...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 30, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I got a new device. A friend was not using his Asus tablet with windows ten, so he gave it to me. I was excited. Because I’ve been looking into getting one for myself for when I am not able to speak after my surgery. God works in mysterious ways. While...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 20, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I was given an opportunity to read a fantastic book by Elizabeth Evans called “30 Days of Hope for Strength in Chronic Illness”. Reading, I felt a deep kinship with Evans. We both suffer from some sort of “breathing” issue. Hers is CF that affects her...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 13, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
A couple of weeks ago I received from the Arthritis Foundation the “Better Living Health Tracker” booklet they offered me for free in an email. When I ordered the tracker I wasn’t sure what I was getting. All I have to say is that I am glad that I ordered it. This...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 10, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
The last couple of weeks have been crappy. First, I had a major headache, not a migraine, but a dull ache that just wouldn’t go away that attacked my entire head. It affected my quality of sleep, my dreams, and even my attitude. I had to fight hard not to be grumpy...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 28, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
My neighbor gave me a book called “The Art of Sign Language Phrases” by Christopher Brown after I told him about my goal of learning sign language. I want to learn sign language in order to prepare for the possibility of losing my ability to speak with a...
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...
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