by Jamie Holloway | May 12, 2016 | Books/Music
While reading “The Progeny” by Tosca Lee I thought my family has issues. We don’t have issues like the Bathory family. The Progeny takes you on a journey of the decedents of Elizabeth Bathory, the lady who was tried in the 1600’s for murdering a lot of women....
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 10, 2016 | Books/Music
In Karen Halvorsen Schreck’s book “Broken Ground” we go on a journey with Emily. The journey includes marriage, her husband’s untimely death in the oil field, moving back in with her parents, dealing with a father who seems over bearing with his rules...
by Jamie Holloway | May 9, 2016 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
God Gave Me You by Tricia Seaman and Diane Nichols tells the extraordinary story about a nurse and patient relationship that goes beyond the hospital setting. Tells the story of a woman who was dying and wanted to have her son in a safe, loving home before she left...
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 | May 3, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
My neighbor gave me a book called Angel Cats by Allen and Linda Anderson. He knows that Nicholas has been an intricate part of my journey with my illnesses. He thought that I would love the stories. Guess what? I did. Angel Cats has many different stories about how...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 29, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
On a quest to find a novel to read, since I have been focusing reading non-fiction for a period of time. I craved a story that I could get lost in. Sometimes this girl needs a novel to get lost in, to forget my troubles, while snuggling with her...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 28, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
At the beginning of April I went to my local Dollar Tree. I was browsing through the books. I hadn’t been to the Dollar Tree in 7 years and I forgot that they had books there. I found two books that looked like great finds. Nurture by Lisa Bevere was one...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 27, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
Integrity comes only from having the courage to keep an unwavering commitment to your convictions. Tavis Smiley This year I chose possible and open and worship as my focus words. It’s been four months now. I thought it is time to update and review...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 22, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
In exchange for my review I was given a free copy of Close to you by Kara Isaac. The opinions expressed are my own. I am not much for romance novels. The overly sexualize image of a man on a horse who is going to somehow become my knight in shining armor while...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 11, 2016 | Books/Music, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
I received a free copy of Trish Blackwells book Insecurity Detox, for my honest review. The opinions I express here are my own. Insecurity, a dangerous thing. I know that I have fought this demon head-on and still fighting it. Insecurity Detox by Trish...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 11, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I received a free copy of Worth Dying For by Rorke Denver and Ellis Henican in exchange for my honest review. The opinions I express are my own. I have a ton of respect toward the men and women who serve in our Military. I have known and know of many people who...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 9, 2016 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I received a free copy of Think Big by Jennifer Arnold and Bill Klein from Howard Books, for my honest review. The opinions I express are my own. I love reading inspirational stories like the one I found in Think Big by Jennifer Arnold, MD and Bill...
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 26, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Have you watched the movie War Room? I did. Let me tell you that I was inspired to look at my prayer life. I then bought the book Fervent by Priscilla Shirer that the movie War Room is based from. I learned a lot about how Satan attacks me. Reading through all...
by Jamie Chases Butterflies | Mar 23, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Lymphedema, have you heard of this condition? I hadn’t until my best buddy told me that she is having issues with this disease. Writing this article is a challenge for me. I’m struggling because I want to write it out of a place of love and not anger. I’m angry that...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 21, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
A month ago I was given a devotional book called “Faith Without Borders” by Virginia Martin to read. Later on in another post I will be interviewing Virginia Martin to find out more about her and why she wrote “Faith Without Borders”. This year I chose 3 focus words...
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 Chases Butterflies | Mar 9, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight
We all want a quick fix & solution to our weight issues. I know I do. I hate to be the bearer of bad news. There isn’t one. Not even bariatric surgery is a quick fix. “Weight loss surgery does not cure obesity. It is a tool that helps you lose weight when combined...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 2, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
Men’s health is just as important as Women’s health. In a million years I never thought I would be discussing men and their testicles. Even though I am a bit embarrassed about talking about this, I know it is just as important for men to take care of their...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 23, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Before going into the hospital I was offered a chance to read “The Wait” by Devon Franklin and Meagan Good. I have never heard of Franklin or Good, but I have seen some of the movies that Good has been in. I had some preconceived notions when I picked up this...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 20, 2016 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I don’t usually gush over novels, but in this case I am going to. “Come to the Garden” by Jennifer Wilder Morgan came into my life just at the perfect time. It talked about possible, worship, and being open, it had all the focus words that I wanted my 2016 to...
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