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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Priceless Momentos
When you are preparing for that first trip there is so much info to remember that it can be so overwhelming. I had a really good group of friends that paved the way before me and helped me remember everything.Some of the best advice that I had received yielded a priceless treasure that we will keep forever. When we travelled to met Ava on trip one I left behind a two disposable cameras and a journal.I was not sure if these items would be used but I requested that they take some photos of Ava and have some of the caregivers write in her journal. I explained that these items will be memories of her life in Russia and would be placed in her lifebook. Much to my surprise when we arrived for our next trip both of the cameras had been used . After developing them we found that Alla had taken the time to photograph various days in Ava's life while we were away. These photos are so priceless to us and I believe will be so for Ava one day.Alla took the journal and wrote entries with beautiful illustrations as well. Ava was so lucky to have a special person to watch over her until we came into her life. Alla was truly heaven sent.While we were away I spent many days wondering what Ava was doing. I wanted to share some of these photos with you all . Maybe you too are wondering what the typical day holds for these kiddos. They are kids that play ,eat, sleep and dream of having a family of their own.I pray that each of their little dreams come true.
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5 comments:
Wow, those are priceless. I so wish I had those for my kiddos.
The most amazing thing about these photos is all the paint gnawed off the edge of the playpen.... you think it's lead free paint? :)
I found your blog after you were brought together with your daughter, but I am amazed at the pictures that you have--obviously someone cared enough to take the pictures and to take such good ones! Your daughter is such a cutie, and I am so glad that she is now home with you.
Joy!
Carolynn
Nicole, I love them. We got 2 cameras worth too and treasure them all. I think they are worth the amount we paid for the adoption alone. Our girls are the priceless part. :)
I have a camera that has not been developed yet. Hoping there are some good pictures.
hugs,
Karen
We did the same thing and Alla is our angel too! She is such a loving woman and I know Jax adored her greatly. I thank God for her each and every day, as I know Jax is as loving and snuggly as he is because he had such a wonderful caretaker in his life while in Podolsk.
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