Martin walks, breaks foot

Well, a lot of times, the bad news accompanies the good.

Let's start with the good. Martin Diaz, who is recovering from a tumor in his spine, has made incredible progress, defying doctors predictions and actually walking by himself! He's back in class, enjoying his friends and well on the road to recovery. To imagine how far he's come is amazing, a tribute to his spirit and the support of his community.

Now the bad. When Fabretto Dr Gabriel Moreira went to visit Martin yesterday, he noticed his foot was swollen. Although Martin wasn't in much pain, they took him to the hospital where an x-ray revealed a very small fracture. I'm just coming from the health center in Cusmapa where Martin seems to be in good spirits as he waits for his ride home. He's now wearing a cast and must stay off his feet for a few weeks. We, however, expect him to be up and walking in no time. After all, he's dealt with much worse.