Introducing our newest blogger, Church Mouse!

"To blog or not to blog?" How it began for me:

I was at home one evening playing a computer game when I recieved an IM from my friend, Chat Junkie, inquiring if I would consider joining the team of bloggers at ACG.

Hummmm.... I had very little knowledge of what blogging was and a bit skeptical as to who would want to read what I have to say? Something else was nagging at me. Do you remember our parents saying. "if your friend decides to jump off a bridge are you going to do it too?" Well no, for one thing this little critter hasn't got her wings yet and can't swim either."

But seeing how happy and confident Chat is since he jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire, I want that for myself.

Now don't confuss me with the church lady because that's not who I am, that would be my 80 yr old aunt (kidding). The name "church mouse" just popped into my head - and decision made. I once asked my sister to describe my personality. She told me "I was outgoing in an understated way". I am "able to speak about HIV and AIDS in a large or small group but it is not an overpowering or all knowing prescence". I am not one to see the cup half full or half empty I just see the water in the cup.

I, the church mouse, am a woman in my early fifties. Diagnosed in 1991, I am a long term survior who has many experiences and stories I 'd like to share with you. I am sure that you will soon understand the little mouse with the big heart.