After losing it all, she would like to give back

Marilyn Thompson celebrates the fact that she shares her birthday, March 2, with Dr. Seuss and Texas Independence Day.

“No matter who we are, the rug can get pulled out from under us at any time.

“I was a substitute teacher, but during the break between semesters I couldn’t find work and ended up losing everything. The homeless shelter took me in and I eventually moved into their transitional program.

“Two years ago, I became the first transitional member to join the shelter’s committee. Now I’m on my own and I’m a part-time tutor at Lee College.

“Someday, I’d like to go back home to Natchitoches, Louisiana, to take care of my parents and establish a business, probably caring for people since God has taken care of me. That will be my way of giving back to the community.”

— Marilyn Thompson