Ten years ago, my life changed when I made a promise to the woman I loved. As Laura faced the end of her life, her greatest worry was her young daughter, Grace. Grace’s biological father had never been involved, and Laura asked me to take care of her child when she was gone. Without hesitation, I agreed. I legally adopted Grace and became her parent in every way that mattered. Raising Grace on my own wasn’t always easy, but it was deeply rewarding.