Today I am here

This morning I watched the sun break the clouds down and push its way into day. The sky so wide and so beautiful, I almost didn't get this picture. It's one of the many things I like to do, get up early in the morning and watch the sun come up...for me, there is nothing more humbling. I'm not a religious person, but I am spiritual and so I rise with the say and give thanks to my higher power. I spent the morning in my garden, because I do my baking and blogging at night, but my thinking early in the day. I think about the many people who need my help. Some need Rx's filled, others need monthly check-ups. I have to set up rides for the month, find school supplies for some of the children of families who cannot get out because of sickness. During my visits I make my usual pleas to eat more fruits and vegetables, to go and see a doctor or to try to help some get off the streets. Sometimes it get's really hard, there are those who have STD's and HIV. It's a struggle between trying desperately to talk them into needed medication and out of using the money for alcohol and drugs.

But I always say if you are going to do something you have to keep doing it (or was that my auntie?)

Anyway about starting my support group. I spoke to a lot of people that I work with and all of them said it woud be a great idea to have a gay support group. I asked my volunteers, and they all said they wanted to help. Over coffee I decided to put together a mailing list, local, state and national to ask for suggestions in starting a LGBT support group. I know from experience that when people feel comfortable in one kind of group they will be more inclined to get involved with other groups. This would work great in minority communities who also need HIV/AIDS support groups. I wrote down a lot ot questions and put them together on my mailing list. I plan on mailing out next week and following up with phone calls.

Lastly now that I have my "to do" list, i decided to contact everyone i have on my e-list and invite them to this blog. I WANT TO HEAR YOUR OPINION AND IDEAS TOO. How about you? Do you have an suggetion or thought on how I can start a LGBT support group? Get 2 me!

LOVE BIG JAY