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!

Pender’s American Heritage Girls will host an Ash Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner on March 5th, at 6 p.m. (served until 6:45, prior to our Ash Wednesday Service).
Donations welcome,proceeds will help support the needy in our community.
The dinner includes a choice of white or wheat pasta and meat or vegetarian sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert. A gluten-free option is available if requested in advance. Reservations requested to help with planning, sign up in the Narthex or email here.
Tags: American Heritage Girls, Ash Wednesday, Spaghetti Dinner

Join us on Sunday as we, with the help of Rev Kev and JC Reigns, consider the following questions from I Corinthians 10:16-17.
When we bless the cup at the Lord’s Table, aren’t we sharing in the blood of Christ?And when we break the bread, aren’t we sharing in the body of Christ?
Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body for we all partake of the one loaf.
Tags: 1 Corinthians, Christ, Communion, I Corinthians 10:16-17, JC Reigns, Rev. Kevin Havens, RevKev


March 2nd Sermon: Pastor Kevin (RevKev) will be preaching on “The Holy Mystery” (Matthew 26:17-30) at all three services.
Click here for more information on our upcoming sermons.
You won’t want to miss our next Sermon Series beginning March 9th: “Give up Something Bad for Lent”
Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.
Also on Sunday:
- March 2: Sunday School Classes. Read the brochure
- March 2: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
- March 2: Disciple II Bible Study, 4:00 pm
- March 2: Turning Point Youth Group, ski retreat
- March 2: Sing ‘N’ Celebrate, 7:00 pm
Tags: Bible Study, common ground, Gospel According to Matthew, Lent, Matthew 26:17-30, Pender Podcast, Rev. Kevin Havens, RevKev, sermon, Sing 'n Celebrate, Sunday School, The Holy Mystery, Time Out, traditional service, Youth Ski Retreat