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!
Series: Who Am I?
The question that all of us struggle with. Are we defined by what we do? The roles we play? The people we associate with? Who am I?
January 5 – Why We’re Here – John 1:1-18
Why are we here? What is our purpose? Jesus said, “We are light.” In the midst of the darkness we are light for the world. Look around you. It is easy to see the darkness. How can we make a difference?
Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.
What to expect at Pender UMC, page updated
Directions to Pender
Also:
- January 5: Sunday School – New Classes. Read the brochure
- January 5: Time Out for Parents. 9:15-10:30 am
- January 5: Disciple II Bible Study (34 weeks), 4:00 pm
- January 5: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner
- January 5: Book Lover’s Group, 7:00 pm
Tags: Bible Study, Book Lovers Group, common ground, Directions, Jesus, John 1:1-18, parents, Pender Podcast, sermon, Sunday, Sunday School, Time Out, traditional service, Turning Point Youth Ministry, Who Am I?
SING ‘N CELEBRATE ~ JANUARY 12 AT 7:30 PM: A one-time change of date and time due to a need to coordinate with FACETS and our guests’ preparation for the evening. Please plan to attend and welcome our guests to our church.
Also, we need to extend a big Pender Welcome to our SNC’s new Worship Leader, Diane Wilhite, and our new praise band, JC Reigns!
The theme for this evening of worship will be forgiveness with some reminders of how we can forgive the way our Father forgives us.
Tags: FACETS, forgiveness, JC Reigns, Sing 'n Celebrate
