by Jamie Holloway | Aug 23, 2016 | Supporting Each Other
When I was in high school I remember going to the gym with my older sister and her boyfriend. Her boyfriend was a body builder. The vision I have of him working out is lifting these metal barbells with weights on them that weighed a ton, him bending down lifting them...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 1, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
Pain in the last few years has been a part of life. I do not talk about it that much because of the negative views people have on those suffering from pain. In David Nagel’s book “Needless Suffering” he takes us on a journey of the history of pain, what it...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 30, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfu-26ftkno This morning I put my Plumb’s Exhale CD into my lap top as I got ready write. The first song that came up is Lord, I’m Ready Now. Tears began to fall down my face. This song is hitting a specific place in my heart....
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 26, 2016 | Auto-immune, Supporting Each Other
Breathing issues are one of the subjects that I consider myself an expert on. I have been dealing with tracheal stenosis due to an autoimmune issue for the last seven years, so although mine doesn’t affect my lungs. I can still understand the dilemma of figuring out...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 5, 2016 | Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
When Karen and Summer asked me to write an article about Fibromyalgia I wasn’t sure if I was the one who should be writing it. You see, I don’t have it. I do however know several people in my life who have Fibromyalgia. My research took me on a journey. A journey of...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 2, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Time for my next installment of chasing wellness with me. I failed. I didn’t do my standing that much this week. I have been feeling the effects of missing my Rituximab infusion which is a month overdue. I woke up swollen, a headache, and my joints hurting. I just...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2016 | Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
Addiction; I cringe when I hear this word. It is probably because most of my family is either addicted to or recovering from drugs or alcohol. It hurts my heart. I’m also immensely proud of my family members who are living the life of recovery. So, when Karen...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 27, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
I started my journey to getting into physical shape. It was a tough week for me. In that I am fighting boredom already. Simply just standing for two minutes is boring. My sister suggested that I memorize verses while I’m standing. I love the idea, but decided upon...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 22, 2016 | Auto-immune, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
If you are my friend then you already saw my video that I created telling you about my experience with meeting with my physical therapist for my assessment. It was an eye opening experience. I never realized how far I have deteriorated with my physical...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 21, 2016 | Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
In a million years I never thought I would be writing about eating disorders. You see, this affects me personally. As I was reading my research I discovered two things about myself. I have been affected by all the ads, commercials, and the desire to be this beauty...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 17, 2016 | Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
Here is a video of Christine Cain that I enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIktvDc0lVU If you have been reading my blog for the last few years you know that I have been through some rough storms these last six year. I’m happy to say that with God I...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 7, 2016 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Wow, May sure went by fast, didn’t it? June is here. May was a busy month. I ended up having another laser surgery on my throat on May 25th, so I am in healing mode right now. I now have my stitches out. I did not accomplish many of my goals for May. For the...
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 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 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 | 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 Holloway | Feb 18, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Two weeks before I was going in for my Tracheal Stenosis surgery I read a magnificent book about journaling. “Let it Out” written by Kate Dalebout. Journaling has been a sacred connection and practice that I have been using since I started my journey with my...
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...
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