Jackie Van Dyke is the eldest child born to Steve Chapla. She experienced a life of adventure growing up with her father, traveling and learning to appreciate wildlife and nature, rocks, gemstones and jewelry making. Like him, she uses her hands to create many artistic things and also shares his love of music. Jackie, along with her husband Benton, lives in Northwestern Montana, enjoying the natural beauty of the area and her family, who live close by. This is the first published work written by Jackie. It was her passion to tell the story of her father, Steve.