THE FINAL CHAPTER : A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (Sept 2009 to Jan 2010)
At the Grotto of Our Immaculate Conception, in Lourdes
Daniel (14+ years old) (Monday 14/9/2009)
Day 5 in Lourdes …
Today is your 3rd day in Lourdes Hospital.
Dad was at the hotel to help Justine pack.
Later that day, Dad, Grandma and Justine went to the Grotto before they came to the hospital to visit You.
Mom assured Justine that we would be back within a few days, that we were just waiting for the hemorrhage to dissolve and allow your body to heal.
Later that evening, Aunt Laura and Dad sent Grandma and Justine to the train station to catch the night train to Paris.
They would reach Paris station early the next morning, and would have ample time to get to the airport to take the flight back home to Kuala Lumpur departing around noon.
After seeing them off at the station, Aunt Laura and Dad came to the hospital. Mom always felt better when Aunt Laura was around. She always knew all the right things to say.
Her calmness was reassuring, her faith unwavering.
“She knows …” Aunt Laura said.
“She knows what’s happening,” Aunt Laura continued softly.
That was comforting to hear.
