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!
On this second Sunday of Advent, as we think about the coming of Christ, we light the purple candle of peace. We take time to reflect on God’s peace that he supplies to us without end in Jesus.
Outdoor Communion will be held for the Traditional Service at 1:00 pm.
Communion will be held for the Common Ground Contemporary Service at 2:00 pm.
At 3:00 pm there will be a Live Stream Communion for those who cannot attend the Outdoor Communion. No signup necessary but please have grape juice and bread ready.
Please note that communion services cannot be recorded for later viewing.
Join us for some Fall Fun! Activities to include pumpkin carving, a pumpkin contest, and a costume contest!
Please bring your own pumpkin! We will provide carving tools and trash bags and cleanup stations!
Costumes are encouraged!
We will keep you safe while enjoying time together. Masks are required. Upon arrival, you will check in, answer some quick health check questions and be given your designated space for your family so that you can be safely social distanced from others.
Reminders and more details will be sent 2 days prior to this event.
Although a signup is required, this is a free event.
Pender UMC is at 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033
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