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Adopted Single Parent Version Text
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This book was created
especially for
Jessica Ann Smith
With love from
Daddy
December 25, 2001
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On December 25, 2001, the
life of Joe Smith of Atlanta was changed
forever. He received a very special gift...a
little new baby girl.
Joe had chosen the name Jessica Ann Smith for
his little new bundle of joy. Pages 5 & 6
Illustrated Pages
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The Date Was
December 15, 2001
The Time Was
6:59 p.m.
The Place Was
Baptist Hospital
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Wrapped snugly in a soft,
warm blanket, Jessie was handed to Joe, who held
his little miracle for the first time. He
thought Jessie was such a beautiful baby and
that she was so cuddly and small.
Pages 9 & 10
Illustrated Pages
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Jessie's adoption was a new
beginning for her daddy. Jessie will get all of
the love and care she needs from her new family
and she will bring lots of joy and happiness to
Daddy's life.
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As soon as Jessie was born,
she was placed on the scales.
Her weight was
7 pounds, 8 ounces,
and she was
17 1/2 inches long.
Pages 13 & 14
Illustrated Pages
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Friends and family were
anxiously awaiting Jessie's arrival. When they
heard the good news, they showered her with many
gifts. Some were clothes, some were blankets to
keep her nice and warm, some were bottles, and
some were diapers, of course.
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Daddy was told that all of
the nurses thought Jessie was the cutest baby
they had ever seen, and they enjoyed taking care
of her. Even Dr. Sharp was amazed at this new
little arrival into the world.
Pages 17 & 18
Illustrated Pages
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After Jessie came to live
with Daddy, she soon settled into her daily
routines.
Even though it could be messy, Joe thought
bathtime with Jessie was still fun. Afterwards,
he gently covered her with powder and dressed
her in tiny warm, baby clothes. Page 20
Joe thought about all the
babies who are born all around the world and
realized how all parents must feel...that their
baby is the most beautiful of all. And they are
right.
Pages 21 & 22
Illustrated Pages
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Many people came to visit
Jessie. Aunt Denise had been eagerly waiting for
Jessie to come to live with Joe. When she saw
Jessie, she thought she was the most precious
little person ever, and that her skin was very
soft and smooth. Page 24
Every day, Joe thinks of how
blessed he is that Jessie has become a part of
his life and how full his life will be in the
years ahead. There will be laughter and joy,
boo-boos and tears, and really big hugs to chase
away the fears. Pages 25 &
26 Illustrated
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Daddy is looking forward to
seeing Jessie smile for the first time, the
first time she crawls, her first steps, the
first time she feeds herself, and even that all
important potty training time.
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Often, on bright sunny days,
Daddy sits outside and just holds and cuddles
Jessie. He enjoys rocking her and singing to
her. As he looks at Jessie, his heart is full of
love for this special little gift he has
received.
Pages 29 & 30
Illustrated Pages
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Daddy enjoys taking care of
Jessie, but sometimes others like to help.
Sometimes they read to her, sometimes they help
feed her, and sometimes they help give Jessie
her bath. These are special times to all those
who love Jessie.
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While Daddy was waiting for
Jessie to come to live with him, he prepared a
room especially for her. In this room, Daddy
placed a cozy, warm bed for Jessie to sleep in.
He also placed a big rocking chair there so that
he can hold and rock her, or just sit and look
at her.
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Illustrated Pages
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Sometimes, Daddy takes Jessie
for long walks. Jessie just smiles, coos, and
makes cute little faces all along the way. As he
walks, Daddy thinks about all of the plans he
has for Jessie's future and all of the exciting
things they will do together as a family. They
will make memories that will last forever.
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Important dates for
Jessica Ann Smith
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_______________First smile
_______________Sleeps all night
_______________Rolls over
_______________Sits alone
_______________Crawls
_______________First tooth
_______________First word
_______________Pulls self up
_______________Walks |
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