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 ~ Titus 2:2

18 Sep

Today’s Bible Verse

“Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.” –Titus 2:2

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Posted by MaryO on September 18, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: endurance, Epistle of Paul to Titus, faith, love, men, respect, self-control, temperate, Titus, Titus 2:2, Today's Bible Verse, video

Save the Date!

17 Sep

Sept. 20 Turning Point Youth Parents’ Meeting 7pm

Oct. 1-3 Flea Market & Women’s Boutique

Oct. 4 Celebrating the Children (SNC)

Oct. 9 Pumpkins are coming!

Nov. 21-23 ALIVE Middle School Conference

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Posted by MaryO on September 17, 2015 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: Alive Middle School Conference, Boutique, Flea Market, Parent Meeting, Pumpkin Patch, pumpkins, Sing 'n Celebrate, Turning Point Youth Ministry

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Ephesians 5:1

17 Sep

Today’s Bible Verse

“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children” –Ephesians 5:1

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Posted by MaryO on September 17, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: children, Ephesians, Ephesians 5:1, Epistle to the Ephesians, God, Today's Bible Verse, video

New “Care Notes” are available!

16 Sep

Stop by the rack on the right wall near the Sanctuary entrance and pick up copies for yourself or for a friend. This month the booklets are about issues faced by kids and teens.

Three of the booklets in the rack are:

“Dealing with Gossip (Teens)”
“Talking with Your Kids about Anger”
“Talking with Your Kids about Right and Wrong”

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Posted by MaryO on September 16, 2015 in Pender UMC

Tags: anger, booklets, Care Notes, gossip, Teens

Today’s Bible Verse ~ James 3:13

16 Sep

Today’s Bible Verse

“[Two Kinds of Wisdom] Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” –James 3:13