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Literature

Books and resources for your journey

Stories, guides, children’s books, and trusted resources for families adopting and donating.

Books

Stories worth holding onto

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Souls on Ice: True Miracle Stories of Embryo Adoption

We published this book to share with you the stories of hope and inspiration families have experienced through our program, Embryo Adoption & Donation Services of Cedar Park, Inc. Read this inspiring collection of 12 real stories from couples who have donated their frozen embryos and the families who have adopted them! Foreword by former Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee.

I heartily endorse this book, with it’s heartwarming and very real collection of personal experiences with embryo adoption. I am a physician researcher, and lecturer. I have spent much of the last seven years advocating, explaining, researching and publishing on the subject of embryo adoption. Yet, I can tell you that no scientific information nor facts nor figures can substitute for real human experiences – that those who have had them are willing to share publicly. Maria Lancaster is both a colleague and personal friend. I have advocated for Embryo Adoption & Donation Services of Cedar Park, Inc. in many different settings, explaining that Cedar Park is the nation’s only church-based embryo adoption endeavor. Open this book, and read about real-life experiences. You will have a new perspective on the beginning of human life.

Reginald Finger, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor School of Health Sciences
Indiana Westlyan University
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Required reading

Frozen, But Not Forgotten: A Step-by-Step Guide to Embryo Donation and Adoption

We ask every family in our program to read this book along with Souls on Ice. It is a clear, practical walk through the embryo donation and adoption journey — what to expect, the questions to ask, and the decisions ahead — written to prepare both donating and adopting families.

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While We Waited For You: A Heartwarming Story about Adoption that Helps Children Feel Chosen, Cherished, and Truly Loved

While We Waited For You isn’t just a story — it’s a tender reflection of what it feels like to long for a child you haven’t met yet. Written in playful rhyme and filled with whimsical illustrations, this book shares the everyday moments, silly adventures, and quiet prayers that filled our hearts while we waited for the one who would complete our family.

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Adoption preparation resources

Getting ready, together

Grief, loss & infertility struggles
HeavensGain.org

“Heaven’s Gain Ministries’ mission is to provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of families experiencing pregnancy loss before, during, and after the delivery of their precious baby.”

StarLegacyFoundation.org

“We are honored to provide support and resources to families expecting a new baby or experiencing a pregnancy loss or neonatal death — information about keeping a pregnancy healthy, how to help a family experiencing a loss, resources available to bereaved families, and commonly asked questions.”

Info for Catholics

Want to talk it through?

We would be happy to point you to the right resource for your family — or send the free information packet with Maria’s book Souls on Ice included.

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