The story revolves around the Garrison family, who adopted triplet girls - Maisie, Mackenzie, and Madeleine. Maisie and Mackenzie were conjoined at the pelvis, sharing a third leg, and were surgically separated at a young age. Despite the challenges they faced, the girls, now almost eight years old, live a relatively normal life. They are energetic, fearless, and determined to keep up with their peers. The family's love and support, combined with advances in medical technology, have enabled the girls to thrive. The story showcases their journey, from their adoption to their current life, highlighting their resilience and the Garrison family's dedication to providing them with a loving home.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Macey, Mackenzie, and Madeleine are triplets.
2. Macey and Mackenzie were born conjoined, while Madeleine was born normally.
3. The triplets were separated at birth.
4. Macey and Mackenzie were attached at the pelvis and shared a useless third leg.
5. The triplets were adopted by Jeff and Darla Garrison, who already had three sons.
6. The triplets were born to a drug-addicted woman in California who abandoned them at birth.
7. The separation surgery was performed by Dr. James Stone, a pediatric surgeon.
8. The surgery took 24 hours and required rebuilding the girls' urinary and reproductive organs.
9. Dr. Stone believes that Macey and Mackenzie will be able to have children.
10. Macey and Mackenzie have prosthetic legs and undergo regular workouts with a physiotherapist.
11. The triplets are now around 8 years old and are in school.
12. Madeleine sometimes feels jealous of the attention Macey and Mackenzie receive due to their disability.
13. The Garrison family lives in Iowa and has a farm with horses.