Hello everyone, I want to say thank you to everybody that has helped and participated in our journey to happiness and helped with our journey to self-sufficiency and long term independence. I opened up and was honest about what my son and I have been through simply to encourage and motivate anyone that has struggled throughout their lives. I want to show that you can make it through any situation that life brings your way and encourage you all to have hope and faith and keep going no matter what. We are extremely grateful for programs like Raphael House and project HandUp for giving us the opportunity to share our story so we can motivate and help others that are struggling to get back on their feet. We are extremely grateful for anyone that has taken the time to read our story, commented or donated to us because now we definitely believe in miracles and blessings more than ever. Simple things that others may take for granted are what my son and I are truly appreciative of. We are truly grateful for organizations such as HandUp and Raphael House for all the support that my son and I have received. Thank you so much for everything. Best wishes to everybody.

— The Martins