Zimsko sunce probijalo je oblake, stvarajući sjaj na snježnoj podlozi oko poljske bolnice.

The winter sun broke through the clouds, creating a glow on the snowy ground around the field hospital.

Bio je to dan školske predstave, i obiteljima iz cijele zajednice lica su bila ispunjena uzbuđenjem.

It was the day of the school play, and families from the entire community had faces filled with excitement.

Bijeli šatori poljske bolnice stajali su kao tiha straža, spremni za svaki slučaj.

The white tents of the field hospital stood as a silent guard, ready for any eventuality.

Ivan je stajao ispred jednog šatora, promatrajući okupljene ljude.

Ivan stood in front of one of the tents, observing the gathered people.

Bio je student medicine, volonter, i iako je bio predan i marljiv, osjećao je nesigurnost.

He was a medical student, a volunteer, and although he was dedicated and diligent, he felt uncertain.

Svaka situacija mogla je postati hitna, i on je želio dokazati sebi da će se snaći.

Any situation could become urgent, and he wanted to prove to himself that he would manage.

U tom trenutku, kroz gomilu koja se kretala pored šatora, začuo je tihi plač.

At that moment, through the crowd moving past the tent, he heard a quiet sobbing.

Bio je to Marin, malen dječak sa smeđim kovrčama, odvojen od svojih roditelja.

It was Marin, a small boy with brown curls, separated from his parents.

Izgubljen je i preplašen, suze su mu klizile niz obraze.

He was lost and frightened, tears streaming down his cheeks.

Ivan se sagnuo prema njemu.

Ivan bent down towards him.

"Bok, ja sam Ivan.

"Hi, I'm Ivan.

Jesi li se izgubio?

Are you lost?"

" upitao je blagim glasom.

he asked in a gentle voice.

Marin je kimnuo glavom, oči mu pune straha.

Marin nodded, his eyes full of fear.

Ivan je osjetio kako mu se srce steže, odlučio je da mora pomoći.

Ivan felt his heart tighten and decided he must help.

Iako se očekivalo da Ivan ostane na svom zadatku, on se odlučio posvetiti Marinu.

Although it was expected for Ivan to remain at his post, he chose to dedicate himself to Marin.

"Hajdemo pronaći tvoje roditelje," rekao je, nježno uhvativši maleno ruku.

"Let's find your parents," he said, gently taking the little hand.

Zajedno su krenuli kroz užurbanu masu.

Together they moved through the bustling crowd.

Ivan se sjetio onoga što je naučio – ostati miran i držati stvari pod kontrolom.

Ivan remembered what he had learned—to stay calm and keep things under control.

Pričao je s Marinom, pokušavajući ga smiriti.

He talked to Marin, trying to calm him.

Pričao mu je o životu u bolnici, o snijegu, o zvijezdama koje će se kasnije pojaviti na nebu.

He told him about life in the hospital, about the snow, about the stars that would later appear in the sky.

Nakon nekog vremena, kroz vrevu su začuli poznate glasove.

After some time, through the hustle, they heard familiar voices.

Marinov otac i majka hitali su prema njima, zabrinuti ali sretni kad su ga ugledali.

Marin's father and mother were rushing towards them, worried but happy when they saw him.

Marin je potrčao prema njima, Ivan je osjetio kako mu nestaje težina s ramena.

Marin ran towards them, and Ivan felt the weight lift from his shoulders.

Zahvalili su mu, vidno dirnuti, i držeći Marinu za ruku, nestali u gužvi.

They thanked him, visibly moved, and holding Marin's hand, they disappeared into the crowd.

Ivan je ostao stajati, osjećajući toplinu i ponos.

Ivan remained standing, feeling warmth and pride.

Toga dana, Ivan je shvatio da ima snagu nositi se s izazovima.

That day, Ivan realized he had the strength to face challenges.

Dok se vraćao prema šatoru, pahulje su počele ponovno padati, prekrivajući tlo.

As he returned toward the tent, snowflakes began to fall again, covering the ground.

Uz osmijeh, Ivan je znao da je spreman za sve što dolazi.

With a smile, Ivan knew he was ready for whatever came next.

Bio je na putu prema tome da postane doktor, a danas je napravio važan korak bliže svom cilju.

He was on his way to becoming a doctor, and today he had taken an important step closer to his goal.