The surgeon’s daughter, she never walked in her life until a homeless boy said, “Let me try.” Dr. Eduardo Hernandez watched his daughter Valeria through the glass of the physiotherapy room of the San Angel hospital in Mexico City, while she remained motionless in the wheelchair

special.
At 2 and a half years old, the blonde girl had never taken a single step and each consultation with the best specialists in the country brought the same discouraging diagnosis. It was then that she felt someone gently pull her white coat. When he looked down, he saw a boy of approximately 4 years old

with disheveled brown hair and worn clothes that seemed to have seen better days.
“Doctor, are you the blonde girl’s father?” asked the little boy pointing to Valeria. Eduardo was surprised by the question. How had that child entered the hospital unaccompanied? He was about to call security when the boy continued. I can make him walk. I know how to help her. Child, no

You should be here alone. Where are your parents? Eduardo replied trying to keep his patience.
I don’t have parents, doctor, but I know things that can help your daughter. I learned by taking care of my little sister before she left. There was something about the boy’s seriousness that made Eduardo doubt. Valeria, who always remained apathetic during the sessions, had turned to where they were

talking and extending his little arms through the glass. “What’s your name?” asked Eduardo, bending down to be at the boy’s level.
“My name is Mateo, doctor. I have been sleeping there on the bench in the square, in front of the hospital for two months. Every day I come and stare at her daughter through the window. Eduardo’s heart tightened, such a young boy living on the street and still worried about Valeria. Matthew, what do you know about

help children who cannot walk? My little sister was born that way, too.
My mom taught me some special exercises that made her better. He even moved his legs before leaving. Eduardo felt a knot in his chest. I had already tried all the conventional treatments, spent fortunes on international specialists and nothing worked. What could I

lose letting that kid try? Doctor Hernández.
Physiotherapist Daniela’s voice echoed in the hallway. Valeria’s session is over. There was no response today either. Daniela, I want you to meet Mateo. He has some ideas about exercises for Valeria. The physiotherapist looked the boy up and down with disdain. Doctor, with all due respect,

a street child has no medical knowledge to let me try, please. Mateo interrupted. Only 5 minutes.
If he doesn’t respond, I promise to leave and not come back. Dear listener, if you are enjoying the story, take the opportunity to leave your like and above all subscribe to the channel. This helps a lot for those of us who are starting out now continuing. Eduardo looked at Valeria, who for the first time in months showed interest in

something.
The girl clapped her hands and smiled looking at Mateo. 5 minutes he finally said, “but I’ll be watching every move.” Mateo entered the physiotherapy room and carefully approached Valeria. The girl watched him curiously. Her blue eyes shone in a way that Eduardo had not seen in a way that Eduardo had not seen in the past.

a lot. “Hello, princess,” Mateo said softly.
Do you want to play with me? Valeria stammered some incomprehensible words and extended her little arms towards the child. Mateo sat on the floor next to the chair and began to sing a soft melody while delicately massaging the girl’s feet. What is he doing? Daniela whispered to Eduardo.

It seems, it looks like a reflexology technique, Eduardo replied surprised. Where would a 4-year-old learn that? Mateo continued singing and massaging, alternating between Valeria’s feet and legs. To everyone’s amazement, the girl began to emit sounds of pleasure and her legs, normally

rigid, they seemed more relaxed. “Valeria had never reacted like this to any treatment,” Eduardo murmured as he approached.
“She likes music,” Mateo explained without stopping his movements. All children like it. My mom said that music woke up parts of the body that were asleep. Gradually, something extraordinary began to happen. Valeria slightly moved the little finger of her left foot.

It was an almost imperceptible movement, but Eduardo, accustomed to observing every slightest sign, noticed it immediately. “Daniela, did you see that?” he whispered. It must have been an involuntary spasm, the physiotherapist replied, but her voice denoted uncertainty. Matthew continued for a few more minutes

until Valeria yawned and showed tiredness. “Today is enough,” the boy said, standing up. She was very tired.
Mateo called Eduardo when the boy was on his way to the door. Where did you learn to do that? My mom was a nurse before she got sick. I took care of special children in the hospital in our city. When my little sister was born with leg problems, she taught me everything to help her. And where is your

Mom now? Matthew’s face was saddened.
He left three months ago. She became very ill and could not get better. After she left, I came to Mexico City because she always talked about this hospital. He said that the best doctors were here. Eduardo felt a lump in his throat. That child had lost his mother and still thought about

help other children.
Matthew, where are you living? In the square opposite. There is a bench under a large tree that protects from the rain. This cannot continue like this. You’re just a kid. I manage well, doctor. And now I have a reason to stay, to help Valeria. That night Eduardo could not sleep. He was left thinking

in the child alone in the square and in Valeria’s unprecedented reaction to his care.
In the morning he arrived early at the hospital and found Mateo sitting on the bench in the square waiting. “Good morning, doctor,” the boy greeted happily. “Matthew, come with me. I want to introduce you to someone.” Eduardo took the child to the office of Dr. Patricia Vega, a child neuropsychiatrist and

one of his most respected colleagues.
Patricia, this is Mateo. Yesterday he got an answer from Valeria that none of us had got. Dr. Patricia, a lady with gray hair and a kind look, watched Mateo with interest. Tell me about the exercises you did with Valeria Mateo. The boy explained in detail the

technique, demonstrating the movements with his own hands.
The doctor listened attentively asking specific questions. This is fascinating, he said. Finally, Mateo, you described a neurosensory stimulation technique that is normally only known to specialized physiotherapists. Where exactly did your mom learn that? She always talked about a doctor

who came to give a course in our city. Dr.
Wong, I think was his name, said that he taught exercises that helped special children. Dr. Patricia and Eduardo looked at each other. Dr. Wu Wong W was a world reference in child neurorehabilitation. Matthew, Dr. Patricia said softly. Do you remember the name of the city where

Did you live with your mother? Monterrey. My mother’s name was Carmen Flores and she worked at the University Hospital there.
Eduardo picked up the phone immediately and called the hospital. After several transfers, she managed to talk to the head nurse, Carmen Flores, of course I remember her, one of the best professionals who worked here. She participated in an international neurorehabilitation course in 2020 with

Dr. Wong. We were very saddened to learn of his passing.
He left behind a young son, but we lost contact. Eduardo hung up the phone with his eyes full of tears. Mateo, your mom was really an exceptional professional and you learned very advanced techniques with her, so I can continue to help Valeria. Not only can you, but you must, replied the

Dr. Patricia. But first we need to resolve your situation.
You can’t continue living on the street. I manage well, doctor. I don’t want to be a burden to anyone. Mateo said Eduardo kneeling in front of the boy. You would not be a burden, you would be a blessing. How about staying at my house while you help Valeria? I have an empty room and you could

Be close to the hospital every day.
Matthew’s eyes filled with tears. Would you do that for me? I would and I’m going to do it, but first I want you to promise me something. If at any point you don’t feel comfortable or want to leave, you tell me, okay? I promise, doctor. That afternoon Mateo went home with Eduardo.

The surgeon’s residence was elegant, yet cozy, located in an exclusive area of Mexico City. Eduardo Mariana’s wife was waiting for them at the door. “So you’re Matthew,” she said smiling. Eduardo told me about you. Welcome to our home. Mariana was a retired teacher, a

Sweet 50-year-old woman who had always wished she had more children.
When she heard Matthew’s story, her motherly heart was deeply touched. “Matthew, come, I want to show you your room,” he said, leading the boy down the stairs. The room was simple, but cozy, with a small bed, a wardrobe and a window overlooking a garden full of flowers. “Is it

really mine?” asked Mateo, touching the blanket carefully.
“It’s yours as long as you want it to be,” Mariana replied, stroking the boy’s hair. That night during dinner, Mateo told more about his life with his mother. Eduardo and Mariana listened excitedly to the stories of a boy who had matured very early, but who maintained purity and generosity

in his heart.
Mateo, said Eduardo, tomorrow I will speak with the hospital management to make your participation in Valeria’s treatment official. You’ll work together with the medical team. Seriously, I’ll be able to really help. You can and will, but I also want you to do other things that kids your age do.

Play, study, be happy. The next day, Mateo began his routine in the hospital.
Every morning he worked with Valeria for two hours applying the techniques he learned from his mother. The afternoons were dedicated to normal activities as a child. Mariana took him for a walk in the park. They bought coloring books and she began attending a small school near the house. The results

with Valeria they were surprising. Every day he showed more response.
He began to move his toes voluntarily, then his ankles. Mateo always sang the same songs that his mother taught him and Valeria reacted with smiles and babbling. “Doctor Hernandez,” Daniel told the physical therapist after a week. “I must admit that I was wrong

about Matthew. Valeria’s progress is impressive and genuine,” confirmed Dr. Patricia, who supervised the sessions.
Neurological exams show activity in areas of the brain. which were previously inactive, but not everything was rosy. Dr. Alejandro Martínez, head of the neurology department, did not look favorably on Mateo’s presence in the hospital. “Eduardo, this is absurd,” he said during

a medical meeting. “We cannot allow a child with no medical training to treat patients and if something goes wrong, the hospital will be responsible.
“Alejandro, the results speak for themselves. Mateo is not doing anything that could cause harm, he is only applying massage and stimulation techniques that are proven safe. And our credibility, what will other hospitals say when they know that we are using a street child as a therapist?

Eduardo felt anger at his colleague’s prejudiced attitude.
Mateo is not a street child, he is a child who lost his mother and has unique knowledge that is helping my daughter. If that bothers you, the problem is yours, not ours. The discussion intensified and Dr. Alejandro threatened to take the case to the General Directorate of the Hospital.

Eduardo knew he would face resistance, but he didn’t imagine it would come from his own colleagues. That night at home, Mateo noticed that Eduardo was worried. Doctor, if I’m causing trouble, I can stop helping Valeria. Matthew, you’re not causing any trouble. Some people have

Difficulty accepting different things, but that doesn’t mean you should give up.
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The following week the situation became complicated. Dr. Alejandro gained the support of other conservative doctors and filed a formal complaint with the management, questioning the unscientific methods applied to patients at the hospital. The general director, Dr. Roberto Gutiérrez, a serious man of

60 years old, summoned Eduardo to a meeting.
Eduardo, I understand your situation as a father, but I must think about the institution. We have protocols to follow. Dr. Roberto, you can personally verify the results. Valeria shows progress that she never had in two years of conventional treatment. I understand it, but there is also the

legal aspect.
If something happens during those sessions, who will be responsible? I take full responsibility. Mateo always works under my direct supervision. It’s not that simple. The Medical Ethics Council could question our methods. Eduardo left the meeting knowing that Mateo was at risk of being

removed from Valeria’s treatment.
That afternoon she spoke with Mariana about the situation. “Love, we can’t give up now,” she said. “Valeria is improving and Mateo found a family. We have to fight for this. But if the hospital officially bans it, I won’t have a choice. Then we will find another way. We can continue the

treatment at home with private medical follow-up. The next morning, something unexpected happened.
Mateo arrived at the hospital earlier than usual and found an elegant lady watching Valeria through the glass of the therapy room. “Excuse me,” Mateo said politely. “Looking for someone?” The lady turned around and Mateo saw a woman in her 70s. with neatly combed white hair

and fine clothing.
“You must be Matthew,” she said smiling. “I am Doña Guadalupe, Valeria’s grandmother. I’ve heard a lot about you.” Mateo was surprised. Eduardo had never mentioned the girl’s grandmother. “Are you Dr. Eduardo’s mother?” No, honey. I am the mother of Mariana, Eduardo’s first wife.

I come to visit Valeria every week, but this time I wanted to come earlier to meet you. Mateo was confused. Mariana was Eduardo’s wife, but Doña Guadalupe spoke of a first wife. Excuse me, ma’am, but I don’t understand. Doña Guadalupe noticed the child’s confusion. Oh, not Eduardo

told you about Sofia, right? She is Valeria’s biological mother. They separated when they discovered that the girl had developmental problems. Mateo’s world seemed to collapse.
She had become so fond of Eduardo’s family. He felt loved and welcomed, but now he discovered that there were important secrets that he did not know. Where is Valeria’s mother? Sofia lives in Guadalajara now. She had difficulty accepting her daughter’s condition and preferred to move away.

Eduardo obtained full custody of Valeria.
Mateo took in that information in silence. Suddenly, many things made sense. The empty room in Eduardo’s house, his extreme dedication to his daughter, the affectionate but melancholic way in which Mariana treated Valeria. Mateo, Doña Guadalupe continued, I want you to know that I am very

Grateful for what you’re doing for my granddaughter. I’ve been tracking their progress and I know it’s a result of your work.
I just want to help you walk, Doña Guadalupe. And you are succeeding, my dear, more than achieving. At that moment, Eduardo arrived at the hospital and was surprised to see his mother-in-law talking to Mateo. Guadalupe, I didn’t know you were coming today. I came to meet this special guy who is helping our

Valeria.
Eduardo noticed Mateo’s thoughtful expression and realized that his grandmother had told him about Sofia. Matthew, can we talk? The two of them moved away to a more private corner. You heard about Sofia, didn’t you? Mateo nodded. Why didn’t he tell me? Eduardo sighed. Because it is

a painful part of our lives. Sofia could not accept that Valeria was born with limitations.
He saw the girl as a failure, a shame. When Valeria was 6 months old and the doctors confirmed that she would have developmental problems, Sofia simply said that she could not deal with it and left. It must have been very difficult. It was. But then I met Mariana, who loves Valeria as if she were his

own daughter. And now you have come into our lives.
Maybe Sofia left because you two needed to get there. Matthew smiled for the first time that morning. I like her, Mariana, she is affectionate with me and loves you like a son, Mateo. We both love you. The conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Dr. Alejandro accompanied by Dr. Roberto. Eduardo

I need to talk to you now, said Dr. Alejandro sec, Mateo, go start the session with Valeria.
I’ll figure this out, Eduardo said. Mateo entered the room where Valeria was waiting for him. The girl was always restless and happy when she saw him. That day she seemed especially receptive. “Hello, princess,” Mateo said, approaching the chair. “Today we will try something new.” The usual routine of

massages and songs, but this time he positioned Valeria differently, sitting her on the edge of a low table with her feet touching the floor.
“We’re going to try to feel the ground, Valeria. We’ll pretend to step on the sand on the beach.” Mateo took the girl’s hands and began to make movements of going up and down as if she were jumping. To her surprise, Valeria began to force herself with her legs, as if she was really trying

jump. Very well, princess. You’re getting there.
Outside, Guadalupe watched through the window and was moved by the scene. It was the first time I had seen Valeria trying to make voluntary movements with her legs. Meanwhile, in the corridor, the discussion between the doctors intensified. Eduardo, I received a formal complaint about methods not

applied scientists at the hospital, said Dr. Roberto.
Unfortunately, I will have to suspend the sittings until we can fully assess the situation. Dr. Roberto, please take a look at what is going on in the physiotherapy room before making any decisions.
The three doctors went to the window of the room and were silent as they watched Mateo work with Valeria. The girl was clearly trying to respond to stimuli, moving her legs as she had never done before. “This is extraordinary,” Dr. Roberto murmured. “They are technical

unproven applied by an unqualified child,” Dr. Alejandro insisted.
Alejandro, said Guadalupe, approaching the group, with all respect, but what you consider unproven is knowledge to which my granddaughter had never had access. In two years of conventional treatment, he never showed these reactions. You do not understand the risks involved. The

I understand perfectly.
I understand that they are afraid to admit that a 4-year-old child achieved results that qualified doctors could not. The tension was palpable when a nurse came running down the hallway. Doctor Eduardo, Dr. Eduardo, come quickly to see Valeria. Everyone ran to the therapy room. When

They arrived, they saw something that would be forever etched in their memories.
Valeria was standing, leaning against the stretcher with Mateo holding her hands. The girl’s legs were shaking from the exertion, but she was bearing her own weight. “Dad,” Valeria stammered looking at Eduardo. It was the first clear word he had ever uttered. Edward knelt down and

He stretched out his arms. “Come to your dad, princess.
Matthew, still holding Valeria’s hands, began to slowly guide her to her father. They were only three hesitant steps, but they were the first steps that Valeria took in her almost 3 years of life. Dr. Alejandro was speechless. Dr. Roberto had tears in his eyes. Guadeloupe

He cried openly.
“Now tell me,” Eduardo said, hugging Valeria, that this is not scientific. That afternoon the news spread throughout the hospital. nurses, doctors and employees came to the therapy room to meet Mateo and Valeria. The girl, motivated by all the attention, repeated the steps several times.

Dr. Roberto called an emergency meeting with the entire medical team. Colleagues, today we are witnessing something extraordinary.
Regardless of our opinions on conventional methods, we cannot ignore concrete results. But how are we going to explain this scientifically, asked a neurologist. “We will document everything,” replied Dr. Roberto. “We will turn this case into an official study. Matthew will have

followed by a multidisciplinary team, but will continue to apply their techniques.
“Dr. Alejandro tried to protest, but it was a minority vote. Most doctors had become convinced that there was something special about Matthew’s work. In the weeks that followed, Mateo became a little celebrity in the hospital. Journalists wanted to interview him, but Eduardo protected

his privacy, allowing only doctors and researchers to observe him.
Dr. Wong, the Chinese specialist who had taught Mateo’s mother, was contacted and agreed to come to Mexico to observe the boy’s work. When he arrived, two weeks later, he was impressed. “This child has a natural intuition for neurorehabilitation,” he said after observing

several sessions.
Apply techniques instinctively, adapting to the specific needs of the child. But how is this possible? Eduardo asked. Sometimes knowledge is passed from person to person in ways we can’t fully explain. His mother must have been an exceptional student, and he absorbed not only the

techniques, but the essence of the treatment.
Dr. Wong worked with Mateo for a week, refining his techniques and teaching him new exercises. The child showed a surprising ability to learn and adapt teachings. Valeria continued to progress. She could stand on her own for a few seconds and took firmer steps with support.

But the most important thing was his emotional transformation.
He smiled constantly, babbled words and showed interest in everything around him. At home, Mateo was adapting better and better to his new life. Mariana had enrolled him in a nearby private school where he quickly stood out for his intelligence and kindness. The teachers were impressed

with his maturity. “Mateo is a special child,” the teacher told Mariana.
He has a natural empathy and always helps his teammates. It is as if he was born to take care of others. But not everything was quiet in the boy’s life. Sometimes, especially at night, he woke up crying, calling for his mother. Mariana always went to console him by talking about Carmen and keeping him in mind.

live his memory.
“Mateo, your mom must be very proud of you,” Mariana said, stroking the boy’s hair. She taught you to be kind and generous, and now you’re using those gifts to help others. I miss my mom, Aunt Mariana. I know, my love. It’s normal to miss her, but remember that her love is here

inside your heart and it will never go away.
Dear listener, if you are enjoying the story, don’t forget to like it and, above all, subscribe to the channel. That helps us who are starting out a lot. Now let’s continue. Two months after Valeria’s first steps, something unexpected happened. Sofia, the girl’s biological mother,

He showed up at the hospital.
Eduardo was accompanying a session between Mateo and Valeria when the secretary called him. Doctor Eduardo, there is a woman at reception who claims to be Valeria’s mother. Eduardo’s heart raced. He hadn’t spoken to Sofia in over a year. Mateo, continue with the exercises. I’ll be back.

At the reception, Eduardo found Sofia exactly as he remembered her, tall, dark, elegant, but with an expression of coldness that always bothered him. Hello, Eduardo. Sofia, what are you doing here? I found out from my parents that Valeria is walking. I came to see if it was true. And why are you interested?

now? Two years ago you said you didn’t want to hear from her. People change, Eduardo.
Maybe I was in a hurry. Eduardo felt anger and distrust. Sofia, you can’t appear like this after two years and want to be part of Valeria’s life. Legally I am his mother. I have rights. The conversation was interrupted with the arrival of Valeria and Mateo. The girl walked slowly, leaning on the

child, but he walked.
When she saw her father, she let go of Matthew’s hand and took a few steps alone towards him. “Dad,” she said, hugging Eduardo’s legs. Sofia was shocked, not only by seeing her daughter walk, but by the affection with which she treated Eduardo. In his eyes shone a mixture of surprise, admiration and something

that seemed to be regret. “Valeria,” Sofia called softly. The girl looked at her without recognizing her.
To Valeria, she was a stranger. This is my friend Sofia, Eduardo said without wanting to confuse the girl. “Hello,” said Valeria shyly, hiding behind Matthew. Sofia noticed the closeness between her daughter and the child. And who are you?, he asked Mateo. I’m Mateo. I am friends with Valeria and the

I help to walk.
Do you help her walk? How? Mateo briefly explained his techniques and Sofia listened with growing amazement. That boy looked 4 years old, but he spoke with the seriousness and knowledge of an adult. Eduardo, can we talk in private? Sofia asked. Mateo, you can take Valeria to continue with the

exercises. I catch up with them in a while. As the children walked away, Sofia turned to Edward.
I can’t believe my eyes. Two years ago, doctors said he would never walk. The doctors said it was unlikely not impossible, but you didn’t want to wait to see it. Eduardo. I know I was wrong. I was afraid. I was depressed. I couldn’t accept that our daughter was any different. Valeria

it’s no different, Sofia. It’s special.
And if you had stayed, you would have found out. And now what can I do to correct my mistake? Eduardo was silent for a moment. I don’t know if there’s a way to amend what you did. Valeria doesn’t remember you. For her, Mariana is her mother. But I am his biological mother. I have rights. Rights

they are earned with presence, care, love.
You gave them up when you left. The conversation became tense when Mariana arrived at the hospital. He had gone to pick up Mateo from school and was coming straight to the hospital. When she saw Sofia, she stopped in surprise. Sofia. Mariana, I found out that you married Eduardo. Yes, we got married a year ago. And what about you?

What are you doing here? I came to see my daughter. Valeria felt a knot in her chest.
Mariana was like a daughter to her and the thought of losing her was terrifying. “Your daughter,” Valeria repeated, trying to stay calm. Mariana is not an object that you can pick up and drop whenever you want. Valeria, please, let’s not fight, Eduardo interjected. Let’s talk civilly. At that moment, Mateo

He appeared running. Uncle Eduardo.
Mariana managed to walk alone to the window. Matthew, where is he? She is with Aunt Guadalupe in the living room. Grandma came to visit. Sofia was irritated to hear Mateo call Eduardo uncle and refer to Guadalupe as grandmother. Edward, who exactly is this child and why does he treat you like

family? Mateo lives with us. We adopted it. They adopted a child without consulting me.
Sofia, you have no right to have an opinion on our decisions. You gave up that right. The argument was interrupted by the arrival of Guadalupe with Mariana. The grandmother immediately noticed the tension in the air. Sofia, what a surprise. Hello, Guadalupe. I came to learn about Mariana’s progress.

Guadalupe looked at Eduardo and Valeria, understanding the delicate situation. Mariana, my love, come with grandma to play in the garden, Guadalupe said, noticing that it was better to get the girl out of that tense environment. “I want to stay with Mateo,” Mariana said. Matthew can also come. How about you two are going to

play while adults talk? When the children came out, Sofia turned to the others. I want to spend time with Mariana. She is my daughter and I have the right to know her.
Sofia said Valeria softly. I understand your feelings, but you need to think about what’s best for Mariana. She doesn’t know you. A sudden change could affect your progress. What progress? You talk like I’m healed. No, she is not cured, Eduardo replied. Mariana still has limitations and always

she will have, but she has learned to handle them, to overcome them and that happened because she was surrounded by love and patience.
And because of Mateo, Valeria added, that child changed the lives of our entire family. Sofia spent the rest of the afternoon watching Mariana and Mateo interact. he saw how his daughter trusted the boy, how he smiled when he sang, how he made an effort to walk because he wanted to please Matthew.

At the end of the day, Sofia asked to speak alone with Mateo. Matthew, can I ask you a question? Of course, Mrs. Sofia. Why do you help Mariana? What do you gain from that? Mateo thought for a moment. I don’t win anything. I only like to help her because when she smiles she reminds me of my little sister and when she manages to walk I feel

that my mom is proud of me. Your mom.
My mom left a few months ago. He always told me to help others when I could. Helping Mariana is a way to continue doing what she taught me. Sofia felt her heart tighten. That child had lost his mother, but he was still kind and generous, while she, who had

a healthy daughter and a husband who loved her, had fled at the first difficulty.
Matthew, don’t you hold a grudge against me? Why? For having abandoned Mariana, for leaving when she needed me most. Mateo was thoughtful. My mom used to say that people do bad things when they’re scared or sad, but that you can always fix it if you really want to. And do you think I can

Fix? I don’t know, that’s up to you.
But if you really want to help Mariana, you have to be patient. She doesn’t know her and is happy just as she is. The wisdom of that 4-year-old boy left Sofia embarrassed. She had behaved worse than a girl. That night, Sofia had a long conversation with Eduardo and Valeria.

He admitted his mistakes and asked for an opportunity to get to know Mariana little by little. Sofia, said Eduardo, I won’t stop you from seeing Mariana, but I’ll set conditions. First, you must understand that Mariana is the mother that Valeria knows. Second, any approach must be slow and careful. Third, if in

At some point this negatively affects Valeria’s development, you will have to step away.
I accept the conditions. And one more thing, Mariana added, Mateo is part of our family now. If you want to be a part of Valeria’s life, you’ll have to accept that too. Sofia nodded, although inside she was jealous of the influence that this child had over her daughter. In the following weeks,

Sofia began to visit Valeria regularly.
At first, the girl was shy and suspicious, but little by little she got used to his presence. Sofia discovered that Valeria was much more intelligent and affectionate than she had imagined. During one of those visits, Sofía witnessed a scene that marked her deeply. Valeria had

tripped and fallen in the hospital garden. Instead of crying or asking the adults for help, he looked around for Matthew.
When she found him, she extended her little arms towards him. Mateo helped her up and checked to see if she was hurt. Does it hurt, princess? No, Valeria replied. Mateo always helps me. Of course I help you. We’re family, right? Family, Valeria repeated, hugging the child.

Sofia realized that it wasn’t just a relationship between two children. They really considered themselves brothers. And for the first time, instead of feeling jealous, Sofia felt gratitude that Mateo existed in Valeria’s life. A few days later something happened that would change everything again. Mateo was playing

in the garden of Eduardo’s house when he began to cough a lot.
At first everyone thought it was just a cold, but the cough quickly got worse. “Mateo, are you okay?” asked Mariana worriedly. “Yes, Aunt Mariana. It’s just a small cough. But during the night, Mateo had a high fever and difficulty breathing. Eduardo immediately took him to the

hospital. Tests revealed that Mateo had pneumonia. It was not serious, but he would need to stay hospitalized for a few days for treatment.
It is common in children who have been in need, the doctor explained. The body becomes more fragile, but with the right treatment it will be fine. Valeria was inconsolable when she learned that Mateo was ill. He refused to do the therapy exercises and cried to see his friend.

Valeria, Mateo is in treatment to get better,” explained Eduardo.
“In a few days he will return. I want to see Mateo,” the girl insisted. Sofia, who was visiting that day, suggested, “Why don’t we take Valeria to visit Mateo in the hospital? Children cannot visit hospitalized patients,” Mariana recalled. “But Mateo is treated as an employee of the hospital. Maybe

Make an exception.
Eduardo spoke with Dr. Roberto, who allowed Valeria to visit Mateo for a few minutes. When Valeria entered the room and saw Mateo in the hospital bed, she ran towards him walking with difficulty, but determined. Matthew, are you sick? Just a little bit, princess, but I’m already

Improving.
I brought you this, Valeria said, handing him a drawing she had made. It was a sheet full of colorful scribbles, but to Matthew it was the most precious gift in the world. Thank you, Valeria. I’ll keep it forever. The girl climbed up to bed with Eduardo’s help and snuggled up next to Mateo. When you come back,

Let’s play.
Of course. and I will teach you new exercises to make you even stronger. Sofia watched the scene moved. I was beginning to understand that the love between those two children was genuine and special. Mateo was hospitalized for 5 days. During that time, Valeria regressed a little in her exercises, showing

how important their presence was to their development.
When Mateo finally returned home, Valeria greeted him with infectious joy. She had practiced walking alone to surprise her friend. “Mateo, just look,” she said, taking several steps without support. Princess, you’re getting a lot better. That night, during dinner, Sofia made an announcement

unexpected. Eduardo, Mariana, I have made a decision. I want to move back to Mexico City. Sofia, are you sure? Eduardo asked.
I am. I want to be a part of Valeria’s life, but in the right way. I don’t want to take it away from you. I just want to be close, to accompany your growth and your work in Guadalajara. I got a transfer to the Mexico City office. I already rented an apartment near here.

Mateo, who was listening to the conversation, asked, “Is Doña Sofía going to live near us?” That’s right, Mateo, “And I hope we can be friends.” Of course. We are all friends with Valeria, so we are also friends with each other. The simplicity of Mateo’s logic made everyone laugh. In the months

A new family dynamic was established.
Sofia visited Valeria three times a week, accompanied a few physiotherapy sessions and gradually built a relationship with her daughter. Valeria began to call her Aunt Sofia, which at first hurt her, but she understood that forcing a change would be harmful. Over time, the girl could

decide what he wanted to call her. Mateo remained the center of Valeria’s progress.
Now 4 1/2 years old, he had become a small authority on children’s physical therapy at the hospital. Resident doctors came to observe his techniques and Dr. Wong returned twice to work with him. One day, during a particularly productive session, Valeria managed to run a few

How many meters. It was such a shaky and unstable race, but it was running.
“Valeria ran,” Mateo shouted euphorically. Everyone in the room applauded. Eduardo cried with emotion. Mariana recorded everything. Sofia, who was watching, was also moved. Dad, I ran,” Valeria said proudly. “Yes, you did, princess. Dad is very proud.” That night Sofia asked

talk to Mateo in private. “Mateo, can I ask you a personal question?” “Sure.
Aren’t you jealous that I will return to Valeria’s life?” Mateo thought for a moment. No, Valeria has a very big heart. There is room for many people and the more people who love her, the better for her. You are a very wise child. My mom taught me that love does not become small when it is shared,

Grows.
Sofia hugged the boy finally understanding why he had managed to help Valeria in a way that no doctor could. It wasn’t just the physiotherapy techniques, it was the unconditional love he offered her. 6 months after Sofia’s return, the family received some surprising news. Dr.

Wong had secured a scholarship for Mateo to participate in a special children’s physical therapy program in Beijing, China. It’s a unique opportunity, Dr. Wong explained.
Mateo could learn advanced techniques and become a specialized physical therapist in the future. But he’s only 4 years old, Mariana protested. “Five, now,” Mateo corrected. “I had my birthday last week. Still, he’s too young to travel to another country alone,” Eduardo said. “They could go with him,” he suggested.

Dr. Wong.
The program offers scholarships for families as well. Mateo was excited about the idea, but at the same time he was worried. And Valeria? Who will help her if I leave? Mateo, Sofia said. Valeria has already improved a lot. Now she can continue the exercises with other physical therapists. But I promised my mom that

I would take care of her. And you kept your promise, Eduardo said.
Valeria now runs, jumps, plays like any other girl. You gave her the gift of a normal life. Besides, Mariana added, it would only be for a year. You would come back and you could help many other children with what you learned there. Mateo spent days thinking about the proposal. He finally decided to accept, but with

a condition. he wanted Valeria to understand and approve of his trip.
In the conversation with Valeria, Mateo explained that he was going to study in a distant place to learn how to help more children. “Are you going back?” asked Valeria. “Yes, I will come back and when I come back I will know new exercises to teach you.” Then you can go, but you have to promise that you will come back. It will be for you

I promise, princess. The farewell was emotional.
The entire hospital gathered to say goodbye to Mateo. He had won the affection of everyone, from the doctors to the cleaning staff. Valeria, although sad, was proud of her friend. Mateo is going to study to help more children like me. He told everyone. Dr. Alejandro, who was previously

opposed to Matthew’s presence in the hospital, gave a speech moved.
Mateo taught us that medicine is not only science, it is also heart, dedication and love. You will always be welcome at this hospital. Eduardo, Mariana, and Mateo traveled to China early the following year. The program was intensive, but Matthew showed an extraordinary ability to learn. The

Dr.
Wong was impressed with the boy’s progress. Mateo has a natural talent that I see in few qualified professionals, he told Eduardo. He will be an exceptional physiotherapist in the future. During the year in China, Mateo maintained regular contact with Valeria by video calls. The girl was still

progressing and already attending a regular school.
Sofia became a constant presence in Valeria’s life, eventually winning her daughter’s affection. Valeria began to call her Mama Sofia, distinguishing her from Mama Mariana. When Mateo returned to Mexico, a year later he found a completely transformed Valeria. Now with almost 4

years he ran, jumped and played like any child his age.
“Mateo!” she shouted, running to hug him at the airport. “Princess, how have you grown? I learned to ride a bike,” she said proudly. “Seriously, I can’t wait to see it.” Back at the hospital, Mateo applied the new techniques he had learned in China.

Now, at age 6, he was officially recognized as a special consultant in children’s physiotherapy at the hospital. Doctors from other countries came to Mexico to learn about his work. Mateo became a small world celebrity, but he never lost his humility and simplicity. Valeria, now 5

Over the years, she became an ambassador for a special needs awareness campaign.
He gave talks, obviously adapted to his age, telling his story of overcoming. I couldn’t walk, I told excited audiences. Then my friend Mateo came and taught me that I could do anything I wanted. I just had to try it in a different way. Sofia finally got married

again with a pediatrician she met during Valeria’s consultations, but she maintained her role in her daughter’s life, now as a present and participative mother.
Eduardo and Mariana decided to officially adopt Mateo, who at the age of 7 was already fluent in Spanish, English and Mandarin. He continued his activities at the hospital and was being prepared to enter a special medical program when he was old enough.

Dr. Wong moved to Mexico to run a research center in child physiotherapy, with Mateo as his main collaborator. Mateo changed not only the life of a child, Dr. Wong said in an interview. changed our entire understanding of the human potential for healing and

overcoming.
The Mateo Flores Wing was created in the hospital in honor of the boy and his mother. It was a space dedicated to the treatment of children with special needs, where conventional and alternative techniques worked together. Valeria, now 6 years old, took dance and artistic gymnastics classes. Your doctors will

amazed at their coordination and strength. she also began to help Mateo with the younger children who arrived at the hospital.
“Valeria is my special assistant,” Mateo joked. She knows what it’s like to not be able to walk, so she understands the other little patients. On a special afternoon, 5 years after Mateo arrived at the hospital, the whole family gathered to celebrate Valeria’s tenth birthday. The girl who

Doctors said he would never walk, he was there running through the garden.
playing tag with other children. Mateo said Valeria stopping next to her friend. Thank you for teaching me how to walk. Thank you for teaching me that miracles exist when there is true love, Matthew replied. Eduardo looked at his family, Mariana, his loving wife, Mateo, the son that fate gave them

he brought, Valeria, his daughter who overcame all limitations, and Sofia, who learned to be a mother after almost losing that opportunity.
You know what’s the most incredible thing about this whole story? He told Mariana. What? If Mateo had not come into our lives, we would not only have missed the opportunity for Valeria to walk, we would have lost the opportunity to discover what we are capable of when we love without limits. That night,

Mateo wrote a letter to his mother, a tradition he had maintained since he learned to write.
Mom, today Valeria turned 10 years old. She is beautiful and strong. He can run, jump, dance. All the things you taught me worked. I think you were right when you said that love heals everything. Now I have a family and they love me like you loved me, but I will never forget you.

All the good I do in life is because you taught me to be kind. I love you forever, Matthew. Dr. Roberto, who had become a grandfather-like figure for Mateo, always said to whoever would listen. That child taught us the most important lesson in medicine. Sometimes the

Better medicine doesn’t come from a pharmacy, it comes from the heart.
And so the story of Mateo and Valeria became a legend at the San Ángel hospital. A story of a boy without a family who found his mission in life by helping a girl discover that her dreams had no limits. Years later, when Mateo became the youngest physiotherapist

A graduate of Mexico, at the age of 16 he always attributed his success to the mother who taught him to care and to the family that took him in.
Valeria, now a teenager, was studying to be a pediatrician. He wanted to give back all the help he received. caring for other children with special needs. Sofia wrote a book telling the story of the family that became a national bestseller. All proceeds from the book were

donated to the research center led by Dr.
Wong and Mateo. Mateo remained that pure-hearted boy who believed that love can heal any wound and overcome any limitation. He proved that sometimes the greatest miracles come in the smallest packages and that a generous heart can change the world one person at a time. The end

of history.
Now tell me what you thought of this moving story. Do you think Mateo made the right decision by agreeing to study in China? How did you feel about seeing Sofia’s transformation from a mother who abandoned her daughter? someone who learned the true meaning of maternal love. Leave your review

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