May
9th
This month’s recognized Members are not only great runners, but just have great attitudes!! These Members always have a smile on their face and a hug to offer a teammate. Encourage these Members through the month of May and we look forward to seeing them grow!
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Jessica Killough, Non-Residential Member, Dallas LIFE “The best running buddy is someone that encourages me to keep going and not stop. I enjoy being able to run with all my different teammates, as each of us add something unique to the team. I love the camaraderie and community that Back on My Feet provides. For me, BoMF is about sharing life together. I’ve made a new family and feel a fulfilled by them.” |
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Dovie, Residential Member, Dallas LIFE Dovie, always smiling and determined to run a little bit more, never ran before joining Back on My Feet and completed her first 5K on March 31st at the Jog with the Frog race in Fair Park. Dovie is known for her positive outlook on life, her willingness to help others and has attended all the required classes for Next Steps. Keep up the hard work Dovie! |
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Elana Carter, Non-Residential Member, Salvation Army “I imagine homelessness to be an overwhelming experience. The Residential Members continue to get up and move forward. They show up day after day, week after week. That provides context and perspective for the issues that I’m managing in my own life. I certainly like keeping up with James and Mary Ann. They embody the spirit of many of the Residential Members – a quiet commitment to show up, a willingness to show themselves and bring their A game.” |
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Mari Ann, Residential Member, Salvation Army Mari Ann, a resident at the Salvation Army shelter, regularly assists Back on My Feet staff by not only helping instructors at monthly computer literacy classes, but even takes the time to instructs others! She has a great attitude, always up for more and brings a great attitude to any situation. Way to go Mari Ann! |
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Robert Sherburn, Non-Residential Member, The Bridge “Aside from running, the Back on My Feet program to me simply represents an opportunity to be a part of something much bigger than ourselves as individuals. It’s difficult to articulate what I get out of the program really, because it’s not a thing, it’s a feeling, more of a sense of being. It’s a two way street of sorts, it’s mutual respect, it’s shared wisdom, it’s love, it’s kindness, friendships and relationships. It’s all the things that matter, and none of the things that don’t. So I try to put in as much as I can! Show up, get involved, make a contribution, and see for yourself!” |
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Sonja, Residential Member, The Bridge Sonja, a reserved Member of Team Bridge, ran her first 5K at The Man Run on May 2nd on the Katy Trail. While soft spoken at times, Sonja’s determination and dedication to Back on My Feet has not gone unrecognized. Sonja has an amazing attitude and attends as many Back on My Feet events as possible to show her support. |
i was once a resident of mercy and loved back on my feet the first time they came and explain to me what the program was about ive been running with them since 2008 left for a minute then relized that its the best thing for me to stay active in my life who better to go to but bomf its a wonderful program and ill stay with them for as long as thell have me i was 225 lbs now im at 194lbs i meet all kinds of great people and ann and all of the people from many teams are great ILL ALLWAYS LOVE BOMF AND THANKS TO THE TEAM LEADER OF NEW JERSULUM TODD WHO MOTIVATES US ALL