Spanning a period from World War I to 1960, a mother faces heartbreak from marriage, accidental deaths, terminal illnesses, and adoptions under duress. Through faith she finds the strength to fight back, and through courage she prevails to capture victory from tragedy. This is a fictional tale inspired by real people, in a real rural America, in a time of depression and war. It is the story of values and their impact on the lives of children starting out with two strikes against them. It is about family, and why family is so important.