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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!

Today’s Bible Verse ~ 1 Peter 1:3

03 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse

“[Praise to God for a Living Hope] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” –1 Peter 1:3

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Posted by MaryO on October 3, 2015 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: 1 Peter, 1 Peter 1:3, First Epistle of Peter, Today's Bible Verse

Pender People Praying

02 Oct

What can you be praying for Pender this week?

Please pray for potential storm and flooding victims.

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 2, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender People Praying, Pender UMC

Tags: flood, pray, prayer, storm

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Proverbs 29:25

02 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” –Proverbs 29:25

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Posted by MaryO on October 2, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Proverbs, Proverbs 29:25, Today's Bible Verse

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Matthew 5:11-12

01 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” –Matthew 5:11-12

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Posted by MaryO on October 1, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Gospel According to Matthew, Matthew, Matthew 5:11-12, Today's Bible Verse, video

Pender Fall Flea Market and Boutique

30 Sep

From the Pender ReGift Store Newsletter:

October 1, 2, 8:00a-8:00p

October 3, 8:00a-noon

12401 Alder Woods Dr.

Fairfax VA 22033

Pastor Dan expressed it like this… it is the Pender High Holy Week of the Flea Market and Boutique. Pender United Methodist Church turns itself inside out for this event.

We have furniture, household goods, electronics, clothing, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. We have sports equipment, toys, strollers, stuffed animals.

The Ladies knock themselves out for the bake sale, which includes (but is not limited to) snickerdoodles, lemon tarts, chocolate chip cookies, banana nut bread, pumpkin bread. Do you like brownies? Blondies? Brownies with icing, with m&ms, with sprinkles, or with peanut butter frosting? Gluten free items are also available.

The Men fire it up with the all American grill featuring burgers and dogs.

All proceeds are used for Christian missions. Pender UMC supports missionaries in over 100 countries, and has sent small mission teams to over a dozen countries. For example, one missionary supported by Pender’s mission committee is your own Maryann Weber, Director of Pender Regift Thrift Store.