by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 14, 2024 | Adoption
Decades ago, almost every adoption was closed. Back then, people thought that closed adoption was best for the child. Today’s adoptions look much different. An estimated 95% of domestic adoptions now have some level of openness between adoptive parents and...
by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 2, 2024 | Adoption
When I was adopting 38 years ago, I had to figure things out on my own. Open adoption was still new back then, and independent adoption was all but unheard of. I didn’t have any adoption advice to go by. But I was ready to be a mom and do everything possible to...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 7, 2023 | Adoption
Easter Blessings to you! Lately, I keep seeing the word “victory.” We pray for your victory through adoption that you will be blessed soon with the answer to the prayer you’ve been diligently lifting up in faith. Isn’t victory what Easter is all about?...
by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 12, 2022 | Adoption
It’s all paid off. Your adoption journey has taken the most amazing turn ever, and you are preparing to welcome your new child into your life! Everyone involved has some type of emotion they are dealing with, from sheer excitement and happiness to doubt and...
by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 6, 2021 | Adoption
The month of November is special to me for many reasons. It marks the beginning of the holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving, a wonderful day for families to gather and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. November is also special to me because it is...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 12, 2021 | Adoption, Books
As a healthcare professional, you may come across patients who are facing an unplanned pregnancy or who have just given birth and are considering adoption. Perhaps due to substance abuse or some other issue, social services are going to take custody of the child, and...
