by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 1, 2026 | Children
One of my most difficult days was the day I found out my precious seven-year-old granddaughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with cancer. My heart broke for her and my daughter as I knew they had a very difficult and frightening journey ahead of them. If you’re...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 8, 2026 | Adoption, Entrepreneur
I’ve spent more than four decades in the adoption field. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that hopeful adoptive parents don’t just want information; they want to hear from people who’ve actually lived it. That’s exactly...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 11, 2026 | Adoption
In over 40 years of working in domestic infant adoption, I’ve enjoyed witnessing the evolution of open adoption. So what is an open adoption, exactly? At its core, it’s an adoption arrangement where birth parents and adoptive families stay connected after placement...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 13, 2026 | Adoption
Mardie Caldwell is a nationally recognized adoption expert, Certified and Bonded Open Adoption Practitioner (C.O.A.P.) through the National Federation for Open Adoption Education, and founder of Lifetime Adoption, which has been helping families grow through adoption...
by Mardie Caldwell | May 8, 2026 | Adoption, Faith, my life
Mother’s Day is a special time to celebrate the women who nurture, guide, encourage, and love so deeply. For many, it is a joyful holiday filled with flowers, cards, hugs, and gratitude. For others, it can bring reflection, longing, hope, or memories. No matter what...
