by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 14, 2020 | Adoption
Each November, National Adoption Awareness month is celebrated nationwide. This month, I encourage you to take some time to recognize the importance and value of adoption. Some experts estimate that 100 million Americans have either been touched by adoption. Adoption...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 3, 2020 | Adoption, my life
Through my infertility and adoption journey, I learned that the ultimate gift of love comes not from the receiver but the giver… “What exactly do you mean?” My friend interrupted me as she was sipping her mocha at the neighborhood sidewalk...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 5, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneur
Marketing isn’t generally a word that gets most owners of small businesses excited. Even though it may not be your favorite thing to do, it is a necessary part of your business. Getting referrals for new business and having your customers come back for your...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 8, 2020 | Adoption
As an adopted person, you may wonder about your birth family. You know your adoptive family loves you, but perhaps you feel there is a part of you missing. Most people who are adopted want to meet their birth parents, but sometimes this is threatening to adoptive...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 11, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneur
The economic uncertainties that the pandemic has caused should be motivation enough to consider how you can maintain and continue to grow your business. It’s definitely not “business as usual” any longer. For the last four months, our routines...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 6, 2020 | my life, recipes
I’m 100% Portuguese, and my ancestors came to the United States from the Azores islands of Portugal. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to the Azores islands with my family. We had a wonderful time exploring our...
by Mardie Caldwell | May 8, 2020 | Adoption
Are you an adoptive mom, waiting to be chosen by a birth mother? On Mother’s Day, you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I believe with all my heart you will be a mother soon. I know God has already identified your child, and in His perfect timing as to when...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 11, 2020 | Adoption
If you are a mom of a teen, the last thing you probably expect to hear is, “Hey mom… I’m pregnant.” It’s perfectly normal to be angry, overwhelmed, and not know what to say. In most situations, this isn’t something you anticipate....
by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 7, 2020 | Adoption
In over 30 years of working in the field of domestic infant adoption, I’ve enjoyed witnessing the evolution of open adoption. More and more, birth parents and hopeful adoptive parents are seeking openness in their adoption, and want to remain in touch after...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 8, 2020 | Adoption
Over 30 years ago, I was hoping to adopt a baby. My husband and I didn’t know where or how to get started. Through research, determination, and prayer, our dream of a family became a reality. I started with a plan, a notebook, assistance from a caring adoption...
