In the 8th month of pregnancy, Shabnam and Wolfgang learn that their child is likely suffering from a severe chromosomal defect. The doctors urge them to consider abortion, but they choose to keep their daughter. Jaël is born with Trisomy 18, and the doctors predict a life expectancy of just a few hours, days, or weeks. However, Jaël lives to be 13 years old, touching everyone she meets with her infectious joy for life, overflowing love, and grateful attitude towards living. With complete openness, warmth, and great confidence, her parents describe what it means to love a child - and to lose one. Their story encourages belief in the value of life and facing difficult situations with optimism and humor. Above all, it shows what a great role model a little girl can be.