Marcela is a spirited little girl overflowing with imagination and innovative thoughts. Rural Mexico is both idyllic and full of wonder. Unexpectantly, she is snatched from her sanctuary and brought to San Diego, California in the early 1970s. There she learns to deal with her asthma, friends and an extremely different culture. Guided by her parents and her faith, she navigates her new surroundings with her two little brothers as best as she can and learns about love, faith, tenacity and hope.