by Jamie Holloway | Jan 1, 2015 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Happy New Year! The first day of the year. Yesterday, the last day of 2014 I drove 3 hours to Seattle to see my Rheumy Dr. Gardner. My awesome SIL and I left at 6:30 AM and got to my appointment by 9 AM a bit early but we got in to see Dr. G. early. He was happy to...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
My sister gave me an amazing cookbook called “Practical Paleo” by Diane Sanfilippo. While I was in the hospital I got the opportunity to read it cover to cover. I had my highlighter ready and even started thinking about which recipes I wanted to try first....
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 22, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Living Ministries, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
In 2014 I decided to focus my goals around one word or a set of words. I chose the word strength. Man did I learn a lot about strength this year. With more surgeries, working on physical therapy goals, finding my own voice with my own care needs and letting...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 20, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I’m writing this post while sitting at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital here in Vancouver Washington where I live. Thursday night I had emergency back surgery because my L-4-5 and L-4 parts of my back were out of whack and caused both of my legs from my buttocks to my...
by Jamie Holloway | Dec 14, 2014 | Exhilarating People, Living Ministries, The Magnificent Journey
Christmas stirs up warm memories for people. Many adults remember magnificent Christmas traditions of going shopping for the perfect Christmas president. To sitting on Santa’s lap while making requests for the next big toy out there. To just picking out and decorating...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 27, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoyed this time with family and friends. This year I have a ton to be thankful for. This will be a sort of a year in review. I cannot believe in a month 2015 will begin. I am already thinking about the word I will focus on for the...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 25, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I love adventure stories and so when I was presented with the opportunity to read “Gorge” by Kara Richardson Whitely. I took it. Here was a woman who is overweight, had binge issues with food, and even some abuse issues that I could relate to. She conquered her...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 10, 2014 | Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Saturday my caregiver, her little girl, and I went for a drive to the Gorge in Oregon to see the colors of fall. Here are some pictures that I want to share. They will speak for themselves.
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 23, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
While on hiatus from the internet and my laptop. I watched a documentary called I Am. The director Tom Shadyac made movies such as Ace Ventura . This documentary was eye opening because this rich man saw and realized his place in the world beyond owning a big...
by Jamie Holloway | Oct 21, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I am thankful tonight as I am sitting on my comfortable bed writing on my new to me lap top. You see 3 weeks ago my previous lap top stopped charging. I thought it was just in need of a new charger, but I was wrong. Turns out that the charger part of my lap top melted...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 8, 2014 | Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
I love the beach. I was excited when my sister texted me and asked me if I wanted to go to the beach with my mom and two sisters. I of course said yes. I’m glad I did. Though the beach was cold and windy, the sun was out. I still enjoyed the atmosphere of the...
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 | 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 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 | 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 17, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
It is time for another update on my progress. I had my infusion on June 5th and I am beginning to feel like myself again. I no longer feel the need to sleep all day. I feel rested. I knew from my previous experiences with Rituximab that it would be about a week...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 11, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
West from Home by Laura Ingalls Wilder illustrates why I love her so much. Her writing is like eating a delicate home cooked meal that soothes the soul. This book is about the time in the summer and fall of 1915 when she went to San Francisco to visit her...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 6, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I told God that I wanted more adventures in my life for my 40th birthday. Boy, has He sure answered that request. I went to Voodoo Doughnuts with some friends. Then I got the letter from Peace Healing informing me that I needed to be tested for Hepatitis C....
by Jamie Holloway | May 24, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
What does being a Jesus hearted woman look like? I had no idea until I read Jodi Detrick’s book “The Jesus Hearted Woman”. I was given the opportunity to read this amazing book through Edelweiss. Leadership is a struggle I face. I know what leadership doesn’t...
by Jamie Holloway | May 23, 2014 | Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Relationships I value a lot. My friendship with Summer and Karen from Exclaim Media has sustained me through many difficult moments. I love sitting and talking with these lovely ladies. The laughter and the conversation are always enjoyable. So I was excited...
by Jamie Holloway | May 22, 2014 | Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
While looking through pictures trying to find a great picture to represent how I felt for my 40th birthday. I came across one that threw me for a loop. This picture was taken on December 8, 2011 as I lay in the ICU after going through surgery. This surgery ended up...
by Jamie Holloway | May 21, 2014 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Little House on the Prairie gave my heart joy as I read them when I was a young girl. So when I found the Laura Ingalls Wilder biography I knew I needed to read it. Just my luck a copy of this book was on the giveaway table. Reading about Laura’s life with her...
by Jamie Holloway | May 16, 2014 | Auto-immune, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Lao Tzu Health, you never know how much it means to until you don’t have it anymore? I like what Lao Tzu says “Health is the greatest possession.” Without...
by Jamie Holloway | May 13, 2014 | Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
When I was a teenager my father would recite this poem to me all the time. I have been looking for poem for a long time and I finally found it while reading a book last night. The author is unknown, but the words speak the truth to my soul. I needed to be reminded....
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