by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 8, 2019 | Adoption
30 years ago when I was adopting, 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 so ready to be a mom and do everything I could...
by Mardie Caldwell | May 4, 2019 | Adoption, my life
Tonight my husband and I slipped away to go to the movies to see Breakthrough. It’s based on a true story about a 14-year-old boy, his struggles, near-death accident, and miracle recovery. It focused on an unfailing mother’s love of her child. I was...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 19, 2019 | 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 8, 2019 | The Foothills Event Center
I’m delighted to share with you that Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands is coming to my venue, the Foothills Event Center, next Saturday! Grammy Award-winning musician Laurie Lewis will perform live on the Foothills stage along with her band, The Right Hands,...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 23, 2019 | Business, Motivational speaker
Many careers today demand 50 to 60-hour work weeks, which results in quick, unhealthy meals, and skipped workouts. Professional environments today encourage us to work harder and faster, often harming our health and wellbeing. Self-care is required for our...
by Mardie Caldwell | Dec 8, 2018 | 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, and reminds me of the legacy you’re already preparing for your adopted child. When I decided to pursue adoption, I remember...
by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 3, 2018 | Adoption
Every November, National Adoption Awareness Month is recognized across the U.S. I’d like to invite you to join me in celebrating adoption this month! A wonderful way to celebrate adoption is through prayer. I believe in the power of prayer and pray daily...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 5, 2018 | The Foothills Event Center
I’d like you to join me for a fantastic benefit concert coming up at my event venue, the Foothills! We’re hosting a Carr Fire benefit concert on Saturday, October 13th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. With the significant loss that is on-going for those affected by...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 1, 2018 | Adoption, Motivational speaker
Hi Mardie! I have to confess, sometimes it’s so hard for me to stay positive during our adoption wait. It’s easy to get depressed when all our friends are having babies, and my sister is pregnant with her second child. I believe that we will adopt;...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 7, 2018 | my life
Getting to see family members that you haven’t seen in a long time can be a wonderful experience. You might remember family reunions from your childhood that were boring and basic. Nowadays, there are many options for the perfect family reunion at exciting...
