by Jamie Holloway | Sep 26, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
It is so hard to believe that September is almost over. Time seems to be flying. September has been the month that a lot of things started happening for me concerning my health. First, I had my 100th bronchoscopy and larynscopy surgery on September 9th. Currently, I...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 23, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
September has been a tough month for me. I’ve come to the conclusion that I will not be able to complete several of my dreams to run or walk in marathons or bike a thons. My health, especially my breathing won’t allow me to walk long...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 15, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
This weekend I stayed on my couch, watching movies, with my humidifier over my nose and mouth in order to keep from getting mucus plugs. I still sound funny breathing. I’m annoyed by it and I am positive that those who are around me are annoyed and uncomfortable with...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 30, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I read a book called “Shift for Good” by Tory Johnson. I found this book helpful, not only for weight loss, but also for the transition I am going through right now. In June, I was told I am in remission from the Vasculitis disease Wegener’s. Thankfully, the...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 21, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
After my aunt passed away I learned that I had some German heritage in my blood line. Besides, I am needing more probiotic foods in my eating plan. Since the Rituxan and a couple of my other medications kill off the bacteria in my gut. This is a great way to get more...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 19, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I never saw myself as a warrior. Or a fighter. I was just a lady who loves Jesus, books, her family, and learning. Being thrown into the realm of chronic illness has changed my perspective. I don’t need swords, knifes, or guns or awesome ninja moves. Though those...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 16, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
My breathing has been waning this week. It has to do with the quality of the air due to the many fires that are going around my area in Oregon and Washington. It sucks. No other words describes it. This week I have not done any exercises at all because of it. I feel...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 16, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
The beginning of September will be another chance to learn and be part of Invisible Illness Week. I’m writing up a big post about my invisible fight. I will be opening up and letting it all out. Here is a meme to satisfy until I post the big one. 30 Things About...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 15, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I haven’t wrapped my mind around plant based eating. It’s complicated. Change is hard. I do know that I want to live a long and healthy life. I want to get the weight off so that I can move better. I may not breathe better because of the Vasculitis disease or...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 8, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
People with growth mind-sets see their abilities, talents, skills, relationships, and intelligence with potential. Where they are today is a starting place, not a finish line. Lysa Terkeurst The Lysa Terkeurst quote above is from the book “The Best Yes” that I just...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 4, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Being proactive in life is no easy feat. It takes determination, strength, stubbornness, and communication to become a proactive person. When I first started fighting for my life with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vasculitis Wegeners I didn’t realize all these adventures...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 1, 2015 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
It took me some time to think about what I wanted my goals to be in August. First, I wanted to wait and see where God would direct me when it came to my goals. I also wanted to make sure it was something I would actually do and not just something I felt like I...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 26, 2015 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Recently, I have been listening to happy and inspirational music. I need it for my soul. I need it to motivate me to keep moving. July has been a rollercoaster month for me. In July, I learned the results of my lung function test that I had done in June. My throat...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 24, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I’ve been getting the Christian book catalogue and they have some great sales on books and what nots and I took advantage of the sale and purchased “Health Care You Can Live With” by Dr. Scott Morris for .50 cents. I have never heard of Dr. Scott Morris or the...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 11, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
For the last 71 days I have been reading the devotional “Devotions for a Healthier You” by Katie Farrell. Surrendering, nutrition, movement are just a few of the words I decided to focus on for 2015. I thought this devotional by Farrell would aide me on that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 5, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Last Sunday morning, I started a new course in my bible reading. I have read through the bible 3 times and I feel like I need to be dedicated into an actual study. This time around I decided to read Psalms and Proverbs. Yes, at the same time. One chapter a day until...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 3, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I was given an opportunity to read a great cookbook and autobiography called “Stir” by Jessica Fechtor. I felt a kinship with the author, because like her I was thrown into the web of illness, recovery, and remission at an early age. I was 32 years old when I...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 27, 2015 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
For the last couple of weeks I have been ruminating on what my Rheumatologist said to me. “You can start focusing on yourself now” when he let me know that my illness is in control now I felt relieved but also nervous. Being in remission means that my illnesses...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 16, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I’m sitting on my bed while I am writing this. It’s been a long and insightful day. Remission has happened. Yes, I Jamie Holloway, lover of butterflies, who reads and writes for this blog is in remission. I have not fully comprehended what remission means. I’m not...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 13, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
The last 56 days I have been reading a devotional “Devotions for a Healthier You” by Katie Farrell. In this devotional Farrell has recipes, so I decided I was going to try one. I tried the Greek Crockpot Chicken. I changed the recipe up a bit. Made it my own by...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 5, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Since the last week of April until June 2nd every Tuesday I have been going to a class called “Living Well with Chronic Conditions”. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook then you have seen a few quotes that I have posted from the book “Living a Healthy Life...
by Jamie Holloway | May 31, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
In 2014 there was a movie out called “Cake” starring Jennifer Aniston that focused on a woman who lived with chronic pain. I wasn’t sure I wanted to see this movie since it hits so close to home with my own journey with my illness. Life changes when you get...
by Jamie Holloway | May 28, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
It is hard to believe that June is almost here. Three days are left in the month of May. May was a crazy month for me. I had one of my older sisters staying with me for two weeks. It was a ton of fun but also stressful. I didn’t accomplish any of the goals I...
by Jamie Holloway | May 21, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
My birthday is today. I am turning 41 and I am embarking on my 42nd year. The last two weeks I have been missing in action because my sister came from Alabama for a visit. We spent a lot of time with our aunt who is fighting stage 4 ovarian cancer. I wanted to...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 26, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Can you believe that May will soon be upon us? I cannot believe that it has almost been one month since I got rid of my trach. To be honest I didn’t accomplish that many of my goals. I didn’t cook from 5 recipes or post them on my blog. Sorry! I got too excited. I did...
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