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Carolyn-- As a fellow mother that was blessed enough not to suffer with infertility, I just wanted to express how wonderful the book was. I read the entire book in one afternoon (with many interruptions from my 3 little ones!) I am thankful that you and your husband wrote the book, allowing us to enter into your life,including your personal thoughts and feelings, for the last 2 years. Giving this gift to the Morells was the most selfless act that I can think of. My only question for you is if you have had any further opportunities to see Logan. In my opinion, your family should be an important part of Logan's life and my only hope is that the Morells feel the same. I was so touched when I read that she had chosen for him to wear the outfit that you bought him in the birth announcement. But, I was left with the impression that they had not voiced their thanks and gratefulness to you and that was unsettling to me. I have not read their book yet, but am hoping their book contains much more of their feelings of gratefulness and thanks to you and Sean.
May God bless you and your family. I pray that you continue to heal from this journey and that your family gets the "happily ever after" that it deserves!
Katie Barclay
Hi Katie, Thanks so much for your kind message. We saw Logan again in June 2010. It was a glorious visit. Shortly after, communication dropped off sharply, and we only received one update about his progress over the summer. Then we finally got another update the morning of his first birthday which I was very thankful for, as his first birthday was incredibly tough for me. I really missed celebrating with him.
We have been promised another visit, but have had six cancelled since the first of this year. (His parents are very busy people.) Their next available weekend isn't until May, but I'm hoping it will be here before we know it!
Thanks again for your well wishes. I hope you enjoyed our story. We are trying to inspire as many as we can with an honest look at how our family handled a very challenging situation!
All The Best,
Carolyn
I just wanted to say that what you did was incredibly selfless and inspiring. I cannot imagine having to face such a decision. I am so inspired by your willingness to give Logan a life knowing you would not be a big part of it! Thank you for being such an example. I have not had the opportunity to read your book yet but I have read a few chapters while at the bookstore.
Thanks, Daisy. I hope you enjoy the book when you get a chance to read it! I'll be looking for your comments!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU. Your book gave me the opportunity to step back and think about how I act in my own life. I have not had fertility problems and I am blessed with a wonderful family. But it did help me think about situations when I am often quick to think about myself and not about others that are affected. Your perspective and experience has helped me be more thoughtful (I hope) of others. I don't know how I would react in such a difficult situation, but I hope that I would be more understanding and considerate of others because of reading your book. Thank you for sharing such a difficult and personal experience with the world!
Carolyn, I have read your book and I have to say you are a very brave and strong woman. I have never had to deal with IFV but I do remember when I was trying to get pregnant and it took 2 years. The heartache I felt every month when I realized I failed again. (yeah, I know it was not my fault, it just always felt like that).
When I read your book other than being shocked on the how terrible the situation I was floored by the strength you had. I know you had your down days, but you always got back up. You kept on going. I wish I would have been able to reach through the book at times and give you a hug and be there for you. I can't imagine how alone you and your husband felt. There were no guidelines on how to handle this situation.
But you dealt with it in a way I am not sure most would have. You are an incredible woman and I learned a lot about how to look at life by reading your book.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs
Virginia
Thanks, Carolyn Savage