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!
A rerun from last year but good to revisit as we follow A Disciple’s Path:
Among John Wesley’s advice:
Eat a light supper at least two or three hours before bed. Oprah could not have said it better.
Wesley’s counsel to scholars also may seem relevant to couch potatoes, computer addicts and people who work in cubicles.
“Those who read or write much, should learn to do it standing; otherwise it will impair their health,” Wesley said.
Drink lots of water; it’s the healthiest of all drinks.
Other Wesley diet and exercise tips include:
- Avoid coffee and tea; they elevate anxiety.
- Exercise, preferably walking, is necessary for good health.
- Cold baths promote circulation.
- Exercise on an empty stomach.
- Go to bed at 9 p.m. and rise at 4 a.m. or 5 a.m.
Read the entire article at Wesley’s diet, exercise tips promote health – The United Methodist Church.
Tags: A Disciple's Path, diet, exercise, John Wesley, method, water
Please join us for a wonderful time of worship this Sunday, September 20th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 worship services.
Both Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will continue their sermon series based on our church-wide study, “A Disciple’s Path” and will be preaching on “The Path of Biblical Prayer” (
Matthew 6:5-15)
Building intimacy in a human relationship requires careful attention and intentional discipline. In the same way, prayer is about cultivating a relationship with God and that also takes time. How do we do that?
For a list of small groups currently participating in our church-wide study,
click here.
For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.
Listen to 239 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
What to expect at Pender UMC
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Calendar of Events
Also today:
- Sunday School, 9:30
- New Sunday School class at 10:45 until noon for 4th through 6th graders in room 124. Contact Caroline Anderson if you have any questions.
- All Hands Volunteer Day, Pender Regift Thrift Store, 1:00 pm
- Turning Point Youth
- Turning Point Youth Parents’ Meeting 7pm
Tags: A Disciple's Path, common ground, Dan Elmore, Matthew 6:5-15, Parent Meeting, Pastor Dan, Pender Regift Thrift Store, sermon series, Sunday School, traditional service, Turning Point Youth Ministry
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