Creating Lifebooks for Our Adopted Children

~ The day-we-met photos

~ Pictures and momentos from our time in Russia: photos, airline tickets, and rubles

~ In America. Photos of the first couple days, Hannah's 1st Christmas, kindergarten, new people, etc.

~ Can You Believe It! A list of all the things Hannah learned and accomplished during her first year in America

~ A summary of the notes from my journal starting with the beginning of the adoption process through that first year Hannah and I were together

Some people start their child's lifebook when they first begin to consider adoption. Others expand upon the lifebook that arrives with their child from foster care. Others wait until their child has been home for a few months. Even if you don't start working on it right away, keep a file, box, or list of things you want to include. And don't put it off too long! A lifebook is a critical part of your child's history, life, and emotional well-being.


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