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 having to come...
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 for...
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 | Aug 11, 2018 | 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 | 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...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 9, 2018 | Adoption
I want to be able to share something with you that I found very helpful to my adoption. Many other adoptive parents have taken this advice, so I think this could be very helpful for you too. There are always going to be ups and downs, good days and hard days in...
by Mardie Caldwell | May 11, 2018 | 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 your...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 7, 2018 | Adoption, Entrepreneur, my life
I’ve been providing open adoption services for 32 years, and I’ve adopted a baby myself. At Lifetime Adoption, we handle mostly newborn adoptions but we also help children who would otherwise go into foster care. Lifetime does eight to 10 adoptions a month all over...
by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 2, 2018 | Adoption, The Foothills Event Center
I would love to invite you to a wonderful event coming up at my event venue! It’s an Italian “Bagna Cauda” celebration and will take place next weekend, on Saturday, March 10th. This fun garlic lover’s fest will start at noon with a cocktail...
