THE FINAL CHAPTER : A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (Sept 2009 to Jan 2010)
At the Grotto of Our Immaculate Conception, in Lourdes
Daniel (14+ years old)
Day 1 in Lourdes
We met Uncle Peter and Aunt Laura who own and manage the hotel. Aunt Laura showed us to our rooms on the 4th floor.
When You saw your bed, You flopped on to it face and chest down, hands outstretched, and your long legs dangling over the edge. Justine followed suit.
Grandma sat politely by her bed, and admired the quilt cover.
Dad and Mom’s room was right opposite.
We rested a bit, showered, and went downstairs to the dining hall for dinner at 7:30 pm.
While waiting for our meal, Justine and you went out to the court yard, to snap some “So You Think You Can Be A Model” shots of each other. :D
After a delicious dinner of pumpkin soup, meat loaf, potatoes, quiche and chocolate éclair for dessert, Aunt Laura brought us to the Grotto, which was about 5 minutes walk away from the hotel.
There would be a Marian Candle Light Procession at 9 am.
We were ready with our candles.
On the way to Our Lady's Grotto ...
