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As many of you know, this is one of the hardest things Roger & Ashley have ever had to share. Their baby boy, their sweet little one, Celio Louis Sierra, won’t make it outside the womb. The doctors told them there’s little to no fluid left, and each day has become a waiting game filled with fear, heartbreak, and impossible decisions.
After many sleepless nights and overwhelming grief, they decided to end this pregnancy. Please know that this decision did not come easily, and it breaks their hearts beyond words. In the beginning, they didn’t want to know the gender, never wanted to end early, and certainly never wanted to say goodbye before even saying hello. But Ashley also knew she wasn’t strong enough to carry to term and hold a baby she wouldn’t be able to keep. They cannot bury their son.
To those who knew Ashley was pregnant but didn’t know what was going on, sorry for the painful update. And to everyone else, sorry, this is the reality I have to share. Life is incredibly unfair right now, and they’ve felt completely mentally and emotionally checked out.
Thank you to every single person who’s sent prayers, kind words, or just shown love, even if they didn’t have the strength to respond. It meant everything.
It's been a week since her procedure, which was one of the hardest days of her life. They are now facing the added challenge of arranging aftercare, calling funeral homes, and trying to get caught up financially, since Roger, being the sole provider, was by her side throughout the whole time.
If you feel called to help in any way—whether emotionally, spiritually, or financially- they would be forever grateful. Every bit helps, and all funds will go directly toward covering the costs of cremation and the healing process ahead.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support. The Sierra family appreciates you more than words can say.
With love,
Organizer and beneficiary
Bernard Arreaga
Organizer
Stockton, CA
Roger Sierra
Beneficiary