had researched every local school and pediatric clinic. He showed that while he might be a single man, he had built a community of support around him—neighbors, friends, and church members who had promised to help him navigate the challenges of parenthood.
‘I am not asking for an easy life,’ Carter concluded, looking directly at the five children. ‘I am asking for the privilege of keeping them together. I want them to grow up knowing that no matter how hard the world gets, they will always have each other. I
