Marybelle, an Iowa country girl, motherless at a tender age, has no idea of the many twists and turns in her future as a friend, wife, widow, mother, educator. The friendships forged and the events of life show her strength and character in perseverance and faith. Her willingness to accept and embrace the pioneer spirit for herself and future generations in her one hundred years is full of many events and emotions. This is Marybelles story.