Locally born author Mildred Higa shares with us a light short story/children's book about her time growing up in rural Oahu, and her famous water buffalo, May- Li. Dedicated to her parents, this story reflects upon the hardships endured by her Okinawan immigrant parents and the story of their pet buffalo. Like many families, their elders overcame adversity and paved the way for future generations to have every opportunity to reach their dreams.