by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 12, 2025 | Adoption
I remember when we decided to adopt. My personality was and is, “I’ve made the decision, so let’s do it – NOW!” In my life, if I wanted something, I could pick up the phone and call in an order, sign a check, or ask my secretary to have it on my desk by noon. So here...
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 | Mar 12, 2022 | Adoption
It’s all paid off. Your adoption journey has taken the most amazing turn ever, and you are preparing to welcome your new child into your life! Everyone involved has some type of emotion they are dealing with, from sheer excitement and happiness to doubt and...
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...
