21 A stirring story of hope and perseverance, a story of a little girl uprooted from a caring vineyard and planted in a strange land. It's a chronicle of faith that took nearly fifty years to come to fruition. It tells of the faith and humbleness of a child that remains the author's greatest attributes. Lenita Jane's story is an inspiration. It reminds us that we may not be able to control the events in our lives, but we decide how it will affect us. Lenita's story encourages us to keep the faith, to give out but never give up, to hope against all odds. 21