The author was born in 1950 in a large yet rural mid-western town. Intruding upon her two older brothers male domicile, was this fair skinned, blonde girl with hazel eyes and a slender silhouette.  Naturally eager, energetic, curious, innocent and loving, she was a sponge for information, fresh clay to be molded.  These are the events Cheryl experienced during the first five years of her life B  events that molded a great portion of her adult persona.  These years reflected a triumph of unconditional love, that assisted in the development of childhood endurance.  A view from the mind, emotions, and heart of a young girl B the first five years.