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.nnThey 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?”nnShannon 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.'nnA pause, as we both exchanged disbelieving
looks, and he went on....nn'Your embryos have been
transferred into another woman.'" nnThe 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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