Butterfly Lady Dreams

by | Jun 15, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

I have been in a slump for quite sometime and I decided to look at the places and things I want to do before I live this earth. You might be surprised, maybe you won’t. I want to accomplish all of these things and I will. I just need to get my life in balance...

My Beef With Meat

by | Jun 15, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Another recipe book and information about eating a plant based diet. Yes, I seem to be fascinated with this eating plan, since I keep checking books out that center around plant based eating. I know in my heart this is the accurate way of eating. In the great...

The Heart Of The Matter

by | Jun 14, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  I found this book difficult to read, not because the writing was clear and concise, because the subject matter was difficult. Dealing with emotional aspects has always been a challenge. I am one of those individuals where extreme emotions cause me to want to...

Whole

by | Jun 13, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  If you have watched the DVD “Forks Over Knives” then you are familiar with T. Collin Campbell and his research he did on China back in the 50’s. And the book he wrote called “The China Study”. What I liked about reading “Whole” was the diagram of how he did his...

Whole 9

by | Jun 12, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight

  Today was supposed to be the start date of my Whole 9 eating plan. Guess what? I failed. You might be asking me why is a tough chick like me who can handle broken thoraxes, trach care, and other amazing medical adventures not able to start and commit to an...

The Brain In Your Kitchen

by | Jun 11, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office. —Robert Frost A book of short essays that blew me away with all the scientific facts about fish oil and sugar and my eyes are open....

Survival Lessons

by | Jun 10, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  I love Alice Hoffman. So when an opportunity came for me to read “Survival Lessons” I jumped not far, but I did jump. Hoffman describes lessons she learned while recovering from Breast Cancer. She shared things she wanted to have said to here in books and...

Stepping Stones To Recovery

by | Jun 10, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

  I have not written anything for Jamie Chases Butterflies for a couple of days. I have been resting. The end of last week became a busy time period for me. Despite my chemo treatment on Wednesday I went to and finished my SOAR training. I am happy about this. I...

Infusion Day!

by | 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....

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