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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!

What does the term ‘Lent,’ which comes from ‘lencten,’ mean?

19 Feb

Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, which means “spring.” The root words mean “long days,” and this combination probably refers to the increasing daylight at this time of year. Lent’s 40 days represent Jesus’ time in the wilderness, enduring temptation and preparing to begin his ministry.

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Posted by MaryO on February 19, 2015 in Holidays, Lent, Posts of Interest

Tags: Jesus, Lent, ministy, spring

Lenten Suppers for the Soul Starts Tonight

19 Feb

Everyone is invited to join us for fellowship during the Lenten season as the Susanna Circle offers “Suppers for the Soul.”

Lenten meals will be on Thursday evenings at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall.

On February 19th, we encourage you all to bring a potluck dish to share.

A donation of $10 per family is requested.

The meals are as follows:

February 19 Potluck Dinner

February 26 Tacos

March 5 Spaghetti

March 12 Baked Potatoes

March 19 Soup for the Soul

March 26 Pancake and Breakfast for Dinner

For details on the suppers or the Susanna Circle, please email Claire Sax by clicking on this link.

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Posted by MaryO on February 19, 2015 in Get Involved!, Holidays, Lent, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: breakfast for dinner, Lent, Lenten Suppers for the Soul, pancake, potatoes, Potluck, soup, spaghetti, Supper for the Soul, Susanna Circle, tacos

Ash Wednesday Service & Spaghetti Dinner

18 Feb

Pender’s own American Heritage Girls Troop VA1907 will host an Ash Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner at Pender on Feb. 18 from 6 – 6:45 p.m ~ prior to our Ash Wednesday Service at 7pm.

The dinner i SPAGHETTI ncludes a choice of white or wheat pasta and meat or vegetarian sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert. A gluten-free option is also available.