Kalina is portrayed as a central character in this story of part of the journey of Jacob, the son of Isaac. The Biblical account is very real, and, of course, so is Kalina, though she was not there. I have simply attempted to bring the two together as best I could. It is safe and true to say, however, that there were most definitely young people, boys and girls, who lived at the time of this story. Jacob played a very important role in history. It is from him that Israel derives its name. Off to a rough start, as a young man Jacob makes some very poor decisions, but the God of Creation is waiting, not only to forgive him, but to use him mightily. His life is evidence that a merciful God exists. Come with me and Kalina into the world as it was about four hundred fifty years before the great Exodus. Bring your imagination with you and combine that which is true with that which could have been true if Kalina had been there. "On more than one occasion, however, Grandma had cautioned Kalina to sort out that part which was her imagination from that which was real, and to always be mindful of the difference."