by Jamie Holloway | Nov 9, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I found a great cookbook for those of us who are undergoing chemo therapy. Though this book is geared towards those who are fighting cancer. I believe the information shared affects those of us who use chemo drugs to fight our auto-immune and Vasculitis...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 5, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I felt compelled to write about my trach. What has brought this up? Well, when I went in to get my CT scan. I had to switch my steal trach to a plastic so that it wouldn’t shine on the CT scan. The nurse was fearful of my trach. And it had me concern. If a medical...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 5, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I am faced with another obstacle in my life. Of course, it is still my throat. Below my voice box this time around. It is jammed full of scar tissue. So full in fact that the doctor was amazed that I was still able to speak. There is no air flow coming through the...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 2, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I thought I would share some songs that have been speaking to me this week. 1) Something In The Water by Carrie Underwood: This song makes me cry big time. Watch the video, read the lyrics and tell me if it doesn’t make you love Jesus all the more. 2) I’m...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 1, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey
I started reading Proverbs this week. I have found two passages so far that have spoken to my heart. I wanted to share the scriptures and what I think it says to my own soul. Perhaps it will speak to you. Proverbs 1:2-5 “That people may know skillful and godly wisdom...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 31, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey
Purr Therapy by Kathy McCoy is a delightful book about therapy cats. McCoy talks about her experience and how Timmy helped her in her practice to help facilitate healing in her patients. I have heard about therapy dogs, but never have heard about therapy cats....
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 28, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Saturday my caregiver asked me a point blank question that has caused me to think. She asked “What are your goals before and after surgery and I don’t mean just physical, but the mental, and spiritual goals.” I have been concentrating on my physical goals. That needs...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
A year ago I set out on a reading journey. I don’t remember ever reading the bible all the way through. I knew scriptures. Ones that I have memorized in Sunday school and those I think of that my dad or mom would quote or my brother or sisters would. When I got sick,...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 24, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I love reading stories of strong women who are fighting courageously for themselves. “Fight Back With Joy” by Margaret Feinberb is just that kind of book. Feinberb chose the word JOY for her year long journey. Even when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 23, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
While on hiatus from the internet and my laptop. I watched a documentary called I Am. The director Tom Shadyac made movies such as Ace Ventura . This documentary was eye opening because this rich man saw and realized his place in the world beyond owning a big...