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About MaryO

Cushing's and kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) patient, founder, owner and webmaster of Cushing's Help and Support, web designer, piano teacher and mom. I am a Cushing's patient who has dealt with Cushing's symptoms since 1983 (or earlier) and the aftereffects of pituitary surgery since 1987. Because I had very little support for my symptoms, diagnosis and surgery, I decided to try to make things a little better for other patients and started a support site called Cushing's Help and Support in 2000. The site has grown to astronomical numbers. This disease isn't as rare as doctors have told us! In 2006, I was also diagnosed with kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma). My left kidney and adrenal gland were removed. Having an adrenal gland removed complicates my post-Cushing's symptoms. I am not planning to have any more rare and unusual diseases. My entire bio to date can be found here: http://www.cushings-help.com/maryos_story.htm But, enough of that - it's not always about Cushing's, or even Cancer. This one is about Life!

Remember to Change your Clock Tonight!

31 Oct

Daylight Saving Time 2015 ends for the year so the clock change for the fall takes place Sunday morning at 2 a.m. on November 1. Daylight Saving Time 2015 seems overdue, but it is the same time each year.

The clock changes on the first Sunday in November. Daylight Saving Time starts on the second Sunday in March each year.

And, time to sing again…

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Posted by MaryO on October 31, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC, Videos

Tags: Clock, Daylight saving time, Fall, Sunday, time change, video

LAST Day to Register!

31 Oct

When: Nov 6-8 (Fri-Sun)

Where: Lodge #1 at United Methodist West River Center (5100 Chalk Point Road West River, MD 20778, 75 Minutes due east of Pender on the water)

What: 1. Understand a man’s calling, strategic role and impact in the Kingdom of God

2. Sporting Events – Football, Basketball, Low-Ropes Course and Climbing Wall Competitions, Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Sailboats, Campfires

Who: Bachelors, Husbands, Fathers (in other words, adult males only)

More information and online registration at http://www.penderumc.org/conference

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Posted by MaryO on October 31, 2015 in Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender Men, Pender UMC

Tags: Basketball, Campfires, Canoes, Climbing Wall, Competitions, Football, Kayaks, Low-Ropes Course, Men of Valor International, Paddleboards, Pender Men, Pender UMC Men’s Conference, Sailboats, United Methodist West River Center

Today’s Bible Verse ~ 1 Peter 5:8-9

31 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” –1 Peter 5:8-9

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Posted by MaryO on October 31, 2015 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: 1 Peter, 1 Peter 5:8-9, First Epistle of Peter, Today's Bible Verse

Pender People Praying

30 Oct

Pender People Praying … What can you be praying for Pender this week?

Please pray for opportunities to witness your faith as you interact with your neighbors this Halloween weekend.

Start your day with God at 5:30 am on Wednesdays for a time of prayer at Pender in the Sanctuary.

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Posted by MaryO on October 30, 2015 in Get Involved!, Halloween, Holidays, Pender People Praying, Pender UMC

Tags: Halloween, neighbors, Pender People, pray, prayers

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Ephesians 2:8-9

30 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” –Ephesians 2:8-9