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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!

Items of the Week

15 Aug

Items of the Week for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries:

Jello & Egg Noodles

Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart located in the coat rack area at the Church.

DON’T HAVE TIME TO SHOP for “Items of the Week”?

You can make a financial contribution – by cash, check or online using direct ACH or a credit card -to the WFCM food pantry.

IMPORTANT – Mark your donation to”WFCM Food Pantry” -if giving online, choose the Miscellaneous fund and write “WFCM Food Pantry” in the optional description box that pops up. That way we’ll be sure your donation is handled the way you want. This will be recorded as your giving and is tax deductible.

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Posted by MaryO on August 15, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: egg noodles, jello, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM, WFCM Food Pantry

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Revelation 3:14,20

15 Aug

Today’s Bible Verse

“[To the Church in Laodicea] “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” –Revelation 3:14,20

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Posted by MaryO on August 15, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: angel, church, God, Laodicea, Revelation, Revelation 3:14, Today's Bible Verse

The Recently and Not-So-Recently Retired Group

14 Aug

The Recently and Not-So-Recently Retired Group

Our second meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26th, at 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Come join us for an ice cream treat, an “easy-peasy” service project, and a vote on a name for the group.

Questionnaires are still available in the Narthex – please fill one out to get our ideas going!

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Posted by MaryO on August 14, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: ice cream, retired, service, service project

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Ephesians 2:10

14 Aug

Today’s Bible Verse

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” –Ephesians 2:10

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

Tags: Christ, Ephesians, Ephesians 2:10, Epistle to the Ephesians, God, good works, handiwork, Jesus, Today's Bible Verse, video

Women of Faith is Returning to Fairfax!

13 Aug

Women of Faith is Returning to Fairfax!

Friday, January 15th & Saturday, January 16th. LOVED: The Farewell Tour is on sale now! Tickets ordered before August 15 are eligible for a $30 discount.

If you are interested in being part of the Pender group, please sign up in the Narthex, or email Cheryl Moxley by August 14 with your name and how many tickets you would like to order. Discounted tickets are $70.