One possible version:●When the group was leaving,the leader asked fora volunteer to push and hold the large rolling gateopen for the bus.Cory's heart skipped a beat as he felta surge of determination rising within him.He dared totake his first step increating his own worth.Hevolunteered,surprising those around him.Whispersspread through the group.Some doubtedhim,butothersofferedencouraging nods,recognizinghiscourage.Despite the uncertainty,Cory held his headhigh,his determination shining through,ready to takeon the challenge before him.●●As the rest of the group looked on,Cory wheeledhimself over to the gate.With a deep breath,hereached out to the gate.Struggling to open it,he heldontothe high-wire fence for support and pushedI itopen.With each push,he felt a wave of resolve drivinghimforward,motivatinghim toovercomeanychallenge in his path.The expression on his face as hecontinued to hold the gate until the bus passed throughwasone of great satisfaction.And,judging from thesmile on his face,it appeared that Cory was ready tofind and live a new dream