In February of 2009, Shannon and Paul Morell were especially eager to bring a new life into the world. After years of infertility and miscarriages, they had, in 2006, finally scrimped and saved enough to have in vitro-fertilization. The result? Two dear daughters had been born, and six precious embryos had been frozen. They counted the days until they could transfer the six remaining embryos - until the fateful day of February 17, 2009, when the clinic called: The doctor would like to you to come in today....
Shannon writes, Face to face with the doctor, I noticed that his face was gravely serious. 'There's been a terrible incident in our lab,' he said. 'Your embryos have been thawed.' A pause, as we both exchanged disbelieving looks, and he went on. 'Your embryos have been transferred into another woman.
The Morells have a story to tell. A cautionary tale of medical errors, unexpected miracles, sincere mourning, and grateful bonding with their son. Amazingly, theirs is also a story of joy-filled thanksgiving...a story of life, life that is precious, sacred, and treasured.
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"This story was absolutely fantastic. I can not wait to read the other side of this story. The thing I disliked the most was Shannon's attitude. I agree, it was a horrible situation to be in but I often felt like Shannon played the victim role. Yes it sucked, but you got your baby in the end. How do you think Carol felt? I also wasn't really crazy about Paul. He almost insinuated at point in this book that they wouldn't be able to afford the transfer and that is why God did this. I don't know, these ppl didn't rub me the right way but I still enjoyed the book. I felt like they were throwing out the God card a lot but not really feeling the God card if that makes sense. I really think I'll like the Savages side better."
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Amy (4 out of 5 stars)