by Jamie Holloway | Aug 15, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey
I wasn’t sure that I was all together interested in reading “Don’t Despair” by Matias Daslgaard but I was offered the chance to read it and so I took it. I’m glad I did. Daslgaard letters from his uncle Morten felt similar to me reading letters from my dad...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 14, 2014 | Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
I was given a free sample of this product in exchange for my review. My review is my own and no money was given. I had the opportunity to try some Greek yogurt for free. The brand was Healthy Choice. I used several coupons to get the flavors of Blueberry, Vanilla...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 10, 2014 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Friday I was told that I needed to start eating more of the good bacteria to combat my recent outbreak of C-diff. I contracted C-diff after taking antibiotics in the hospital for my throat surgery on July 24th. I am happy to say my C-diff is under control and I...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 9, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Moving has been one of the things that I have missed since I’ve started my healing journey with my Vasculitis 5 years ago. Since my first surgery in 2009 until my last one July 24, 2014 I have been dreaming about moving my body. This last surgery gave me more...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 7, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I was given the opportunity to read Joel Osteen’s new book “You Can, You Will”. I am glad I read this delightful book. I needed encouragement this week. The premise of Osteen’s book is that God wants us to ask and expect the unexpected and the impossible...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 5, 2014 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
Disclaimer: I have not been paid for my review of Caltrate Calcium and Vitamin D3 Supplement Gummy Bites. However, I did receive a free sample of their product in exchange for my review. Taking supplements has become an important regiment in staying healthy...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 4, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey
“The Live is Christ” by Beth Moore illustrates the life of Paul. To be honest before I read Beth Moore’s book about Paul and started reading Acts and now Roman’s I didn’t like Paul at all. I thought he was a chauvinist pig. I thought he hated women. I was...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 2, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I am finally feeling like myself again. This week has been a big lesson in my life of appreciating what I have. When I learned upon waking up from surgery that I had to have my trach again to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I feel not only disappointment,...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 2, 2014 | Books/Music
“Triathlon It Hurts” by Gary Smith and Justin Roberts is a wonderful book of inspiration from those who participate in the triathlon. In each showcase they share their wisdom of how they train, the difficulties, and even their success. Since I am relearning and...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 28, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Saturday evening I woke up throwing up and having diaherra. Not fun at all. I ended up throwing up a lot of the soup I had that day. I didn’t even digest my meals or the pain medication that I took. I texted my caregiver, my neighbor, and my sister in hopes that...