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!

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Ephesians 2:8-9

30 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” –Ephesians 2:8-9

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Posted by MaryO on October 30, 2013 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: Ephesians, Ephesians 2:8-9, Epistle to the Ephesians, Today's Bible Verse

PARENTS: Enjoy the Gift of Time to Prepare for Christmas!

29 Oct

Christmas VBS — Dec. 7th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Children ages 3 thru 6th grade

Lunch Provided

$10 per child/$20 per family

Registration Begins November 1st

Your children will have a wonderful time learning about the true meaning of Christmas while moving through different rotations of Christmas story, crafts, music & recreation. (Lunch provided.)

If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help, please email Sowmya or Harmonie.

(Please note that all children attending MUST be potty-trained.)

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Posted by MaryO on October 29, 2013 in Christmas, Get Involved!, Music, Pender UMC

Tags: child, Christmas, Christmas story, Christmas VBS, crafts, lunch, music, recreation, VBS, volunteer

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Romans 12:1

29 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse

“[A Living Sacrifice] Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” –Romans 12:1

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

Tags: Epistle to the Romans, Romans, Romans 12:1, Today's Bible Verse

Today’s Bible Verse ~ 1 Peter 1:24-25

28 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse

“For, “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you.” –1 Peter 1:24-25

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Posted by MaryO on October 28, 2013 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: 1 Peter, 1 Peter 1:24-25, First Peter, Today's Bible Verse

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Ephesians 5:19-20

25 Oct

Today’s Bible Verse

“speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” –Ephesians 5:19-20