From @FWMission ... Friday Story: “Martire’s Story”

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Friday Story: “Martire’s Story"

Meet Martire, a 26-year-old single father who lives in the fields of the Dominican Republic.

Martire faced immense challenges after he sustained spinal cord injuries in an accident that left him paralyzed. His world crumbled when his wife abandoned him and their young son, leaving him to rely on his devoted mother Eugenia to care for them both. Feeling useless, he fell into deep despair.

But a ray of hope pierced through the darkness when friends like you stepped in ...

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