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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!

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Psalm 136:1,26

29 Nov

Today’s Bible Verse

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.” –Psalm 136:1,26

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Posted by MaryO on November 29, 2013 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: 26, Psalm, Psalm 136:1, Psalms, Today's Bible Verse

Giving Thanks…

28 Nov

Giving thanks to God ~1 Thessalonians 5:18

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Posted by MaryO on November 28, 2013 in Books of The Bible, Holidays, Posts of Interest, Thanksgiving, The Holy Bible

Tags: 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Bible, First Epistle to the Thessalonians, God, thanks, Thanksgiving

Help Us Decorate our Christmas Altar!

27 Nov

Order a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one to decorate our altar for Christmas. Cost is $9 per plant (payment must accompany order).

Stop by the Sign Up Center in the Narthex to pick up an order form. Orders must be received by Dec. 2nd.

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Posted by MaryO on November 27, 2013 in Christmas, Get Involved!, Holidays, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: Christmas, Poinsettias

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Colossians 3:16

27 Nov

Today’s Bible Verse

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” –Colossians 3:16

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Posted by MaryO on November 27, 2013 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: Colossians, Colossians 3:16, Epistle of Paul to the Colossians, Today's Bible Verse

Thanksgiving Eve Service at Pender ~ Tonight at 7:30 pm

27 Nov

Our combined Thanksgiving Service (with King of Kings Lutheran Church, Ox Hill Baptist Church & Christ Presbyterian Church) will be held this year at Pender on Nov. 27th at 7:30 pm