The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy(同情) as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid for the drive and then, using her hands to feel the seats, sat in one of them.
It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of darkness. Susan's husband Mark wanted to help his wife and made her feel hopeful again. He made his plans.
When Susan felt ready to return her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too afraid of getting around the city by herself. Mark volunteered to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening until she could manage it by herself.
For two weeks, Mark went with Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to depend on her other senses, specifically her hearing, to decide where she was.
At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own. Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she held her husband tightly, her eyes filled with tears of thankfulness. She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their separate ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement took hold of Susan. She was doing it!
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, 'Miss, I sure envy you." Surprisingly, Susan asked the driver why.
'You know, every morning for the past week, a fine-looking gentleman in a blue uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely," the bus driver said.
Tears of happiness ran down Susan's face. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than sight. That is the gift of love that can bring light when there is darkness.
