Introduction
Like tribal stories that get told and passed down through generations, this true story has been told to hundreds of people throughout the years. It is now ready to be shared in the written word. This story is meant to reach all ages---it yearns to be a message of hope and inspiration---of persistence and reward for never giving up---even in the face of what seems like defeat. It is meant to inspire others who have a dream and can see the vision of realizing that dream come true. It is the realization that no matter how big or small a dream is, it matters, and can have a ripple effect that can change the lives of others forever.