Help My Parents Rebuild Their Lives in Colombia

Dear family, friends, and kind-hearted strangers,

With heavy hearts, we reach out to you in a time of unimaginable grief. Our beloved parents, Gladys and Nelson, who have called the U.S. home for 35 years, were unjustly detained during their routine check-in on Friday, February 21st. They have never broken the law, never missed an appointment, and this sudden occurrence has left us in shock.

For nearly four decades, they have built a life here—raising three daughters, giving back to their community, and recently welcoming their first grandchild. Now, they are being treated as criminals, held in detention centers, and facing deportation. This cruel and unjust situation has shattered our family emotionally and financially. Every day they remain detained is another stolen from their family, community, and their home.

We are asking for your generosity to help us:

• Cover legal expenses to fight for their freedom.

• Support them as they rebuild their lives in Colombia if deportation cannot be stopped.

• Settle their affairs after decades of calling this country home.

Our parents are kind, selfless people who have always put others before themselves. They love Jesus deeply, and we believe in His power to bring justice. No one deserves to endure this.

If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this message. Every prayer, every share, and every act of kindness makes a difference. From the bottom of our hearts thank you for any support you are willing to give. At the end of the day, we put our hope in Jesus and pray that He will do only what He can do.

With love and gratitude,

Jessica, Stephanie, and Gabby