by Jamie Holloway | Nov 7, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I have been following Kim Antieau for many years. Since 2003 when my sister Joy introduced me to her blog “Furious Spinner”, which is no longer available and she has a new website. I love Kim’s style and her passion for writing, nature, and healing. Antieau...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 27, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
Fall has come into my neck of the woods. The rain fell this weekend finally. It’s been dry this year. That means my breathing was harder than when there is moisture in the air. This morning I am sitting enjoying a nice hot cup of tea while waiting for my...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 26, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Recently I was given an opportunity to review Skip Heitzig’s book “Defying Normal”. I wasn’t sure what I would gather for my arsenal for my bag of tools that I am building. You see, I have a couple of auto-immune issues that live me with severe breathing issues...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 22, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
This week I am in physical pain. I am blessed that I do not often get physical pain with my RA or with my Wegener’s disease. My leg swelled up and my joints ache. I don’t like to dwell on the negative. So I grabbed one of the tools that I learned in the “Living...
by Special Contributor | Oct 20, 2015 | Supporting Each Other
Written by Summer D Clemenson Lavender smells so nice and can be used in making soaps and candles and freshening stagnant air. You can add it to vinegar when cleaning to lighten the smell. Lavender oil can be used to polish your wood floors. Therapeutic-Grade Lavender...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 16, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
I have been receiving tons of messages about stinking thinking. I have been stuck in stinking thinking mode for quite some time. I can pinpoint my first nasty thought to the day I received two options about my throat from Dr. Anderson last month. As I have been...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 13, 2015 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
A couple of weeks ago I received from the Arthritis Foundation the “Better Living Health Tracker” booklet they offered me for free in an email. When I ordered the tracker I wasn’t sure what I was getting. All I have to say is that I am glad that I ordered it. This...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 10, 2015 | Books/Music
Girl Meets Change by Kristen Strong fell into my life at the exact moment that I am going through some big changes in my own life. My life started to change when someone that I loved deeply and spent a lot of time with for ten years passed away form...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 10, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
The last couple of weeks have been crappy. First, I had a major headache, not a migraine, but a dull ache that just wouldn’t go away that attacked my entire head. It affected my quality of sleep, my dreams, and even my attitude. I had to fight hard not to be grumpy...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 7, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Shame seems to be running rapid in our society, especially among women. Especially when it comes to sexual abuse, harassment, or even comparing ourselves with each other or the media. I deal with shame. I deal with it with my illness...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 28, 2015 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
My neighbor gave me a book called “The Art of Sign Language Phrases” by Christopher Brown after I told him about my goal of learning sign language. I want to learn sign language in order to prepare for the possibility of losing my ability to speak with a...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 27, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Yes, it is that time of month where I reflect on my goals that I set for myself in September and pick new goals for October. Having surgery on the 9th set me back on a couple of my goals for the month. It seems I’m always having some sort of set back with my...
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 16, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
The Mind Connection by Joyce Meyer. I needed a powerful book to read while I am in recovery mode from my latest surgery. The real battle in life whether it is coming from Satan or even just our own bad habits of thinking it truly does affect our lives...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 16, 2015 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Recently, I read Ezekiel 37:1-10 where God takes Ezekiel to a place where human bones are and he tells Ezekiel to prophesy over them. He tells him to speak them to life. Reading this, I was struck with awe. I have always heard the phrase and even the popular song by...
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 | Sep 4, 2015 | Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
Last weekend I was gifted 20 pounds of apples from my sister in law. Before she gave them to me I was thinking of getting 5 lbs. of apples so that I could make a recipe that I saw in the Eating Well magazine for the month of September. Slower Cooker Apple Chai Butter....
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 27, 2015 | The Magnificent Journey
It’s the end of August already, can you believe it? I certainly can’t. It’s been a rough month for me. Not only physically, but also emotionally. Let me explain, not only is the air quality from the fires bad (I live in Washington state and near the Oregon border into...
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...
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