by Mardie Caldwell | Dec 13, 2025 | Adoption, my life
Each year, a different part of the Christmas story stands out to me. A part in the very beginning tugs on my heart this year. It reminds me of the legacy you’re already preparing for your adopted child. Today, I’d like to share this Christmas message to...
by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 1, 2025 | Adoption, my life
November holds a special place in my heart because it is recognized across the U.S. as National Adoption Awareness Month. It’s the perfect opportunity to share the beauty of modern adoption. National Adoption Month is truly about celebrating new...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 4, 2025 | Adoption
When I was in the process of adopting a baby, the difference was prayer. We often need a reminder, and I found that having a prayer bracelet around my wrist helped in my faith and hope for adoption. After enduring seven pregnancy losses, adoption answered my prayer of...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 2, 2025 | 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 16, 2025 | my life, recipes
I’m 100% Portuguese, with all my ancestors coming from the Azores islands. We recently made a trip to the Azores islands with our family to explore our great-great-great-grandparents’ homestead and meet relatives. Portuguese donuts, called “fillozes,” are...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 12, 2025 | Adoption
I remember when we decided to adopt. My personality was and is, “I’ve made the decision, so let’s do it – NOW!” In my life, if I wanted something, I could pick up the phone and call in an order, sign a check, or ask my secretary to have it on my desk by noon. So here...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 7, 2025 | Adoption
Many hopeful adoptive mothers wonder, “Can you breastfeed an adopted baby without being pregnant?” For those adopting a newborn, breastfeeding can seem out of reach. But it’s not! With the right information, guidance, and plenty of support, you can...
by Mardie Caldwell | May 3, 2025 | Adoption
If you’re a hopeful mom, waiting to be chosen by a birth mother, you’re in my thoughts and prayers on Mother’s Day. I believe with all my heart you will be a mother soon. Many find comfort in Mother’s Day adoption quotes during this waiting...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 19, 2025 | Books
My book So I Was Thinking About Adoption…Consider Your Choices is a compassionate, thoughtful guide created specifically for women facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption as an option. This valuable resource fills a critical need by offering...
by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 22, 2025 | my life
Traveling gives you so many great moments and memories that you’ll want to cherish forever. But since the trip is so packed with experiences, it might be difficult to recall everything exactly the way that it happened. People, places, events, and adventures will...
