by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 2, 2024 | Adoption
When I was adopting 38 years ago, 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 ready to be a mom and do everything possible to...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 7, 2023 | 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 | Apr 3, 2021 | Adoption
I always find it interesting to ask acquaintances, even strangers, what they think of adoption today. I generally have to specify I mean the adoption of children as you would be surprised at how many go straight to pets. I typically get a blank stare followed...
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...