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...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jan 11, 2020 | Motivational speaker, my life
This year, the word “intention” should become one of the most powerful in your vocabulary. When you set life goals with intention, you’re clear on what you truly want and why. With this information in mind, you can tap into your desires to achieve...
by Mardie Caldwell | Dec 28, 2019 | Adoption
The most common fear that hopeful adoptive parents have is that the birth mother will change her mind and that the adoption will come to an end. At my adoption center, we do all that we can do to make sure that we are alert to potential “red flags” in each...
by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 2, 2019 | 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, 2019 | 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 | Sep 7, 2019 | Faith, my life
I recently met with a young woman named Emily, who had just lost her mom to cancer. We had met up at a local coffee shop and were enjoying iced mochas on their sunny patio. Throughout our conversation, she asked a few questions she was struggling to sort out in life....
