Amber is raising support for Tyler, Mariana, and baby Maren during the most frightening and fragile season of their lives. Tyler and Mariana have spent the last 4.5 years fighting to get Mariana back to America, pouring tens of thousands of dollars into legal fees and paperwork while waiting for answers that seemed never to come. USCIS was largely absent during that time and only called 3 weeks before Maren’s birth. When Tyler and Mariana explained that Mariana was pregnant, already on medication to prevent early labor, and that the situation was urgent, they were asked, “why is this urgent?” They were told someone would be in touch soon, but no response came until it was too late. Then, just 36 hours before the long-awaited approval call, Mariana went into premature labor in Mexico City and gave birth to Maren at only 26 weeks gestation.

Now little Maren is in a private hospital in Mexico City, where Tyler must pay cash for the care she needs. Maren is stable, and she is receiving nutrients and oxygen as her lungs continue to develop, but this remains a long and uncertain road. This fundraiser will help cover her critical NICU care, help Tyler and Mariana move closer to the hospital so they can stay near their daughter, and later help with safe medical transport to the United States for possible additional NICU care when Maren is strong enough. Mariana has now been approved to come to the US and must leave Mexico within 60 to 90 days, but the family does not know when Maren will be able to move. Right now, they simply want her family with her. We cannot get a photo of our sweet Maren at this time as she is in a sterile environment with no cameras allowed. We will update as soon as we can.

Please consider donating to help make sure Maren gets the care she needs, to keep Tyler and Mariana close by during this heartbreaking wait, and to support safe housing, transportation, and eventual medical transit when she is ready. Every gift, prayer, and share means so much to this family as they hold onto hope for Maren’s healing and for the day they can finally be together safely.