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Date Build: Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th, January 2025
FAMILY INFORMATION
MOTHER: Marmina
Age: 37 years old
Job: factory worker
Salary weekly: $175 US
FATHER: Gustavo
Age: 36 years old
CHILDREN:
Elias - 5 years old
Moises - 4 years old
LETTER FROM THE FAMILY:
My name is Marmina, and I would like to share a little about my family. I married my husband, Gustavo, in 2010. For many years, we tried to have children without success. We prayed earnestly to God to grant us the blessing of becoming parents. In 2019, to our surprise, I became pregnant. At four months pregnant, I had an accident while getting out of a taxi on my way to work. My jacket got caught in the door, and the driver unknowingly drove off, dragging me a few meters. Thankfully, the baby was unharmed. When it was time to give birth, I suffered severe hemorrhaging and was rushed to the hospital. The doctor informed us that the baby’s heart had stopped, and I was taken into emergency surgery. Our son, Elías, was born lifeless, and they had to perform resuscitation. It was only on the second attempt that he responded, but complications arose due to the prolonged labor, causing fluid to enter his lungs. Elías was admitted to the intensive care unit. He was placed on a ventilator, and the fluid in his lungs was drained through a puncture in his back. The doctors warned us that neither he nor I were likely to survive, as I had lost a significant amount of blood. During this time, my husband had to face everything alone since we have no family in Tijuana. While I was hospitalized, he stayed in hotels or even slept outside the hospital to be available for any emergencies. After a week, by God’s miracle, both Elías and I survived, although my husband lost his job. Once discharged, we had numerous medical appointments and tests because the doctors warned that Elías was not completely healthy and had an uncertain prognosis. These expenses added to our financial burden, which we managed with credit cards, leading to significant debt. When Elías was eight months old, the COVID-19 pandemic began, further complicating our situation. My husband stopped working again to care for Elías since daycares were closed, and I didn’t have a stable job or benefits. During this time, I became pregnant again, and our second son, Moisés, was born. Currently, my husband cares for both children and takes them to school, as we don’t have anyone trustworthy in our neighborhood to help. My income is our sole source of support, and while we are punctual with the payments for the land where we plan to build our home, our debt has prevented us from making progress. Despite the challenges, we continue to persevere with faith, believing that everything happens for a reason and that God is in control. For this reason, we are seeking your support to build a safe and dignified home for our children.