Sienna Powell, a 16-year-old girl raised by a single mother, had always dreamed of attending her prom in a beautiful dress. Her father had abandoned the family years earlier, leaving Sienna’s mom, Lisa, to make ends meet on a modest income as a bank teller. Despite the financial challenges, Sienna tried her best not to burden her mother, rarely asking for anything beyond her basic needs. She even took on part-time jobs to help cover household expenses.
Each time Sienna received her paycheck, she set aside a small portion in a tin can she kept hidden in her closet. The money was intended for her dream prom dress, a luxurious, custom-made red satin gown that she had long admired in a local boutique. The dress, worth $2,000, was far beyond her mother’s financial reach, but Sienna was determined to save enough to buy it on her own. Weeks before the prom, Sienna had finally saved up enough money to order the dress. She excitedly visited the boutique to select the delicate Italian satin fabric and have her measurements taken. On the morning of the prom, she picked up the finished dress and was overjoyed. As she tried it on, she marveled at how magical it made her feel.
