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Due to a medical error, 44-year-old Safiya became blind. She felt 1 (help). And all she had to depend 2 was her husband Meraj. Meraj wanted to help Safiya gain her confidence again.
Finally, Safiya felt ready to return to her job, 3 now would she get there? She used to take the bus, but now too frightened to get around the city by herself. Meraj promised 4 (ride)the bus with her.
For two weeks, they made the journey together each morning and Meraj 5 (take)a taxi back to his office. Finally, Safiya decided to try the trip 6 . Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday…Each day she went on her own. It went perfectly.
On Friday morning, Safiya took the bus to work as usual. When she got off the bus, the driver said; "Lady, I sure envy you. You know, every morning for the past week, a gentleman stood across the corner 7 (watch)you. He makes sure you cross the street 8 (safe), and he won't leave until you enter your office building."
Tears of 9 (happy)poured down Safiya's cheeks. Her husband had given her a gift 10 (powerful)than sight—the gift of love that can bring light.