by Jamie Holloway | May 28, 2019 | The Magnificent Journey
I was 13 years old when I found out I had PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). The moment I started my period I had problems, blood clots, having a period for six months or longer, which is the worse thing ever. I never had symptoms of cramps or mood swings that healthy...
by Jamie Holloway | May 4, 2019 | The Magnificent Journey
I love reading memoirs about brave women and their struggle to find their identity in God. In Kim Walker Smith we go on her journey with her through childhood trauma, fear of relationships, her marriage, and becoming a worship leader. I love how she talks about...
by Jamie Holloway | May 3, 2019 | The Magnificent Journey
I use a wheelchair, an electric one and a manual. I use it because I have subglottic stenosis and it affects my ability to breathe. I cannot walk long distances because of this. I was excited when I was offered a chance to read “We Carry Kevan” by Kevan Chandler. I am...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 30, 2019 | The Magnificent Journey
Warm, cozy, and safe on my bed laying beside me cleaning himself is my protection, comfort buddy, and the best darn fur buddy I have every been in a relationship with my Nicholas. I’m surrounded by things that comfort me, a soft pink blanket that one of my sisters...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 27, 2019 | The Magnificent Journey
I have been thinking suffering for awhile. I saw T.D Jakes interviewed by Jenna Bush on the Today show and I thought I’d like to read his book. Soon after, I was offered an opportunity to do just that. Jakes using the vine to illustrate a lot about why we go through...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 20, 2019 | The Magnificent Journey
As I read, I realized that the pit I am now regards my illness and being afraid of stepping out in faith and trust in Jesus to pursue what I have been desiring for a long time. Writing my book, creating and working with my business partners, and becoming the leader...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 17, 2019 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
The last couple of months I have been struggling with what’s the point of dealing day in and day out with my illness, with my trach tube, with going towards bariatric surgery, and I have felt disappointment and overwhelmed by all that these three...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 16, 2019 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
Beauty, what is it? How do you define beauty? For me, I haven’t been able to see myself as beautiful but I do know what makes me go oh that is so beautiful. In Rebecca Friedlander’s book “Finding Beautiful: Discovering Authentic Beauty Around the World”...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 6, 2019 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Victoria Osteen had me hooked in her new book Exceptionally You, when she stated in her introduction that she had thoughts of “is it worth it?”. I have been having those same thoughts concerning my autoimmune issues and my goals of weight loss and...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 4, 2019 | Books/Music, Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
A Brave Face is a powerful story about one woman who saw a little girls picture from Iraq who was burned from a bombing and decided to help that little girl. I am moved with the generosity of Barbara Marlowe and her devotion to Teeba. I’m also in...