DOT 93 : HOSPITAL

THE FINAL CHAPTER : A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (Sept 2009 to Jan 2010)

At the Grotto of Our Immaculate Conception, in Lourdes

Daniel (14+ years old) 

Saturday, September 12, 2009  

Day 3 in Lourdes …

Mom was awaken by the sound of a knock on the door. 

Dad was still sleeping. It was you. 

You came in, flopped yourself on the bed, one arm rested on your forehead. Your eyes were closed, your face tensed. 

Mom could hardly breathe out of anxiety, as she heard You confirm her worst fears.

“Headache…” You said simply, your arm still on your forehead, your eyes still closed.

“It’ll be okay, we have all your medication here,” Mom assured you immediately. 

She quickly woke Dad up, and told him that You were not well. Dad got up instantly and attended to You, by massaging your forehead to relieve the pain. 

Mom reached for your Grotto water and your pills by the bedside table. 

It was about 7:30am in the morning.

You gulped down your pills and rested. 

Mom opened the window. A breath of fresh cool air filled the room. The sky was very clear, You could tell it was going to be a beautiful day outside. 

However, Our Lady did not allow You to go to the Grotto that day. You were in bed trying to sleep off the head pains. The medication unfortunately, did not relieve your discomfort. 

At about 4 pm, You said, “I want to go to the hospital.” 

 

 On the coach to the train station to Lourdes ...