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...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I am sitting on my bed enjoying the atmosphere of my home. I am sad to report that my surgery on July 24th did not go as planned. I had my sister Carri write down what Dr. Anderson said to her and my brother Rob while I was in recovery. Trachea is small like a...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 23, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I will be getting off of the computer and probably won’t be back on until Saturday. I don’t know if I will be taking my lap top to the hospital or not. I won’t know the exact time for my surgery until after 4 tonight, but I know it was...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 20, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
The Soap Factory Dark Chocolate body soap bar made with olive oil and coconut oil is amazing stuff. When I get my infusion of Rituximab I get seriously dry skin. It flakes, it itches, and my skin feels like sandpaper. The only thing that I have found that works...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 18, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
“Answering the Creative Call” by Kim Antieau is an awesome book. I love Kim’s suggestions and wisdom that she shares through-out her book. I have been reading Kim’s blog Furious Spinner for a lot of years now, probably the past ten years if I truly sit down and...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 16, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Man, the weeks seem to be going by faster and faster. In eight days I will be trachless. I will be going in for my 50th throat surgery. I will be going to sleep with a trach and then waking up without one. I am overjoyed with all the possibilities. There is a...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 14, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“The Honor Key” by Russell Evans writes about honor. What do you think of when you hear the word honor? For me, I think showing respect, compassion, thoughtfulness, and being kind. Evans writes about what honor looks like in Jesus and how to accomplish it in...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 10, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I have some news to share. I saw Dr. Anderson on Tuesday and it looks like I will be having another surgery. Not a dilation surgery. The surgery will be where they will cut off the flap of granulation that I have gotten from the taking out and putting back in my trach...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 8, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I will start this post out by saying what a ride these last couple of days. First Sunday, I had to go to the emergency room. I have not gone to the ER in almost a year. I woke up Sunday coughing which signals that I need to change my trach. I do not have...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 2, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“The Power of Persistent Prayer” by Cindy Jacobs is a comprehensive study on the different ways of praying and being an intercessor for God. I learned a great deal reading Jacob’s book. Reading her book coincided with Beth Moore’s book “Praying God’s Word” that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 30, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“The Sacred Year” by Michael Yankoski book is amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word. He goes on a sojourn in discovering himself and his relationship with God. I felt a kinship with Yankoski in that he explored silence, praying, and community during...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 30, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
When faced with a scary and debilitating disease such as Wegener’s one must have a team of doctors to make being well a possibility. I’m thankful that with my stenosis I have a set of doctors that make my well-being a huge possibility. I have been blessed that God has...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“International Night” by Mark Kurlansky and Talia Kurlansky is a wonderful cookbook full of different recipes from around the world. The go into detail about the tools you will need and even about the origins of the recipes. I was inspired by this cookbook and...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
When I woke up with my trach I have to admit that I was scared to death. I wasn’t able to talk. I wasn’t able to move well. I had tubes coming out of my chest and throat. I couldn’t communicate. I was overwhelmed. I was scared. I was ashamed. Mainly, I just...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 26, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Daily Love” by Mastin Kipp is a book about how he got started on his website “The Daily Love”. I have been receiving “Daily Love” for quite some time and I didn’t realize how it all got started until I read this book. Reading about Kipps own struggling with...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 26, 2014 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I have been doing a lot of research this week on emotional support for those of use with trachs. I believe and know for sure now that emotional support has been placed on the back burner and that frustrates me. I know for a fact that there are a lot of emotions...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 24, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I joined a couple of groups to help inspire me and keep me on track. One of the groups is one on chronic illness. Rachael Ramey offered this group of women an opportunity to read a couple of her books and I gladly put my name in the pot. I am glad I did. Prayer...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 23, 2014 | The Magnificent Journey
The weeks seem to be flying by. Here it is time for another update. This week I want to share a bit about being loyal to myself and doing things for my self-care. I’m still recovering from my chemo infusion of Rituximab. I’m so thankful and feel so blessed that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 21, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
I thought it was it was time to give an update on all the books that are currently on my to be read list. I’m slowly making progress. Daily Love: Mastin Kipp: I downloaded this from NetGalley because I thought it looked interesting to read. I just started it...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 20, 2014 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
“Living Courageously” by Joyce Meyer is a book about facing your fears with the best tool that we have JESUS. I know that fear reigns in my life. I experienced this recently as I faced a new medical challenge. I received a letter from the hospital I use that...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 19, 2014 | Living Ministries, The Magnificent Journey
I have some things on my heart that I would like to talk about on my blog. I am a part of an organization called Living Ministries and we have some affiliated organizations that we support. Our mission to build relationships in our communities and that is one of the...
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