I Raised My Brother’s Triplet Daughters for 22 Years—At Their College Graduation, They Called Their Father’s Name and I Fell to My Knees

Because three adults had looked at the life behind them and decided:

This relationship is ours.

We choose its name.

Months later, the judge signed the adoption order.

The clerk stamped it.

Harper complained about parking.

Claire wanted lunch.

Sadie made me take six photographs outside the courthouse.