2. The story of MOLLIE MAE began when my younger daughter was three years old as she and her older sister requested yet another bedtime story. This story just flowed in words that, as my daughter asked questions, grew to describe a little girl seemingly lost in a world surrounded by those who did not care. Over time, this story was requested again and again so that much resulted in an attempt to explain how such a sad thing might occur in the real world. I credit my daughter with the unfolding of Molly Mae and her life in this story for, without her continual persistence in her need to understand, this little tale might have been forgotten. Instead, it is here for all to consider the lives of children who may appear different.

In contrast, the story of JACK HENRY counters the dysfunction and abuse in the family of Molly Mae. Indeed, Jack Henry is very safe in his world and this security lends itself to creativity, imagination and simple joy in living as he learns much from a dear great-grandfather.