Author Archives: MaryO

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!

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Romans 12:1

14 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse
“[A Living Sacrifice] Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” –Romans 12:1

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Posted by MaryO on October 14, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Epistle to the Romans, Romans, Romans 12:1, Today's Bible Verse, video

Reminder! Prayer Time Wednesday Morning

13 Oct

What can you be praying for Pender this week?

Please pray for peace in the Middle East and especially in Syria.

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 13, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender People Praying, Pender UMC

Tags: Middle East, Pender People, prayer, Syria

Fall Prayer Breakfast

13 Oct

You are cordially invited to attend the UMW fall prayer breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9am to noon!

Our topic will be “Plan B: Trusting God When His Plans Aren’t Your Plans,” and will be based on Jeremiah 29:11. If you need a word of hope and encouragement, please join us!

A non-perishable food donation to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries is your only admission fee. See you there!

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Posted by MaryO on October 13, 2015 in Books of The Bible, Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender UMC, Pender Women, The Holy Bible

Tags: Fall Prayer Breakfast, Jeremiah 29:11, United Methodist Women's Prayer Breakfast, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM, WFCM Food Pantry

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Jeremiah 29:11

13 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11

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Posted by MaryO on October 13, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Jeremiah, Jeremiah 29:11, Today's Bible Verse, video

Pender Pumpkin Patch

12 Oct

Our Youth Pastor, Tim Lyberger, would LOVE to have lots of help! Hey teenagers — serving the Lord in this wonderful way also counts as community service!

The Pender Pumpkin Patch will be open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm until October 31st. Extra help greatly appreciated and needed during these hours.

Buy your pumpkins from Pender’s Pumpkin Patch and you will help 3 causes!