One night, as they sat by the fireplace sipping hot cocoa, Mrs. Thompson asked, "Lily, have you thought about what you want to do when you grow up?" Lily thought about it. "I think I want to help people, like you helped me," she said. Mrs. Thompson's eyes sparkled with pride. "That's a beautiful dream, Lily. You'd be wonderful at that." From that moment, Lily felt a sense of purpose she hadn't felt before. She was inspired to work hard in school, driven by a goal to make a difference. Her dream was clear: she wanted to become a teacher or counselor, someone who could support children who felt alone. Lily's heart swelled with determination, knowing she was on the path to becoming the person she wanted to be.