I began to wonder if the responsibility he had taken on had become too great.
This thought scared me.
I didn’t want my husband to see me as someone he had a responsibility to take care of, rather than the woman he chose to marry.
Then, two weeks before everything came to light, something extraordinary happened.
One morning I woke up and noticed a faint spot of light by our bedroom window.
At first I thought my mind was playing tricks on me.
However, over the next few days the light became easier to recognize.
Then I started noticing shadows.
Shapes
Movement
I was afraid to believe it was true.
So I made an appointment with my ophthalmologist, Dr. Morgan, while Ashton was at work.
After several tests, the doctor smiled.
“Sutton, we are seeing promising signs of improvement.”
I tightened my hands on the arms of the chair.
“Does this mean my vision might actually come back?”