Poor girl Jenny lived with her single mother, Annika, who worked as a janitor to make ends meet. When Annika’s arthritis worsened, she couldn’t work as much, and Jenny realized that her mother needed her help. Although Annika initially discouraged Jenny from working, she eventually allowed her to assist after realizing she couldn’t manage on her own.
Every day after school, Jenny joined her mother in sweeping the streets. She found solace in singing her favorite songs while working, inspired by her favorite singer who had overcome humble beginnings to achieve success. Jenny’s classmates mocked her for being a janitor like her mother, but she remained unfazed, continuing to hum her favorite songs while sweeping. Read the full story here ▶
