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!

Election Officers Needed!

28 Jul

Fairfax County needs Election Officers for upcoming elections. Election officers must be registered voters in Virginia and complete required training and forms. You may choose to accept the $175 stipend for a full day, or volunteer your time.

View the “Become an Election Officer in Fairfax County” video:

For more information, visit the Office of Elections website by clicking on this link.

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Posted by MaryO on July 28, 2015 in Get Involved!, Local News, Posts of Interest

Tags: Election Officers, Fairfax Virginia, poll workers

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Philippians 3:14

28 Jul

Today’s Bible Verse

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 3:14

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Posted by MaryO on July 28, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Epistle to the Philippians, Philippians, Philippians 3:14, Today's Bible Verse, video

New Wednesday Night Women’s Bible Study

27 Jul

All Women are Invited to Join our New Wednesday Night Women’s Bible Study: Receiving Hope from God

This is another 6-week study in the “Letting God be God” series and will begin on August 5, 2015. This group meets at Pender at 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Library.

For more information, please contact Mary Wetzler by clicking on this link.

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Posted by MaryO on July 27, 2015 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: Bible Study, Receiving Hope from God, Women's Evening Bible Study

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Hebrews 12:1

27 Jul

Today’s Bible Verse
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,” –Hebrews 12:1