Mardie's Adoption Story

Holding a three day old in my arms and looking down at the little features that show so much, I remembered my own adoption. It wasn't too many years ago I too was searching for a child to adopt. We 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, support of others going through the process as well, and assistance from a caring adoption consultant and a lot of hard work; this was my family I was building. We had a few heartaches along the way, but the pain of not having children was more painful!

Within weeks we had three different birth mothers choose us. We were overwhelmed and delighted. Many unsettling events would take place before our adoption would be finalized, many many months later. Little did I know that God was training and aligning me for the adoption work I now do today. He had it all planned. It is my goals to share with adoptive families the methods and plans which succeed and do not succeed. I believe adoption should be affordable and can be a wonderful "pregnancy" for the adoptive couple.

I have also been on both sides of infertility with seven pregnancy losses and then conceiving a miracle baby and giving birth to a healthy daughter. I have experienced first hand the emotional pain of infertility and believe my experience allows me to serve your needs better.

It is my hope that for you, the prospective parents, your desire for a child will be fulfilled soon.

It is my hope for you, our beloved birth mothers placing your babies and older children for adoption that the immeasurable amount of love for the child that you are carrying will be returned to you over your lifetime again and again. God bless you both in your search for the best for this precious child."

Warmest Regards,

Mardie Caldwell COAP

Certified Open Adoption Practitioner

Founder of Lifetime Adoption Center, LLC 1986