THE FINAL CHAPTER : A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (Sept 2009 to Jan 2010)
At the Grotto of Our Immaculate Conception, in Lourdes
Daniel (14+ years old) (Wednesday 16/9/2009)
Day 7 in Lourdes
5th day in Hospital (Pao) (afternoon)
Upon hearing that, hot tears instantly sprang in Mom's eyes. Turning briskly away, she brushed away tell tale signs before going back to your bed side.
She caught You staring blankly up the ceiling.
Your look was dazed, your eyes glazed, and your thoughts distant.
Faraway.
So very faraway.
Mom was determined to change that.
Taking your hand, she gave You an assuring squeeze.
Then, Mom asked You as cheerfully as she could,
"Do You notice something, Daniel?"
You shook your head slightly, almost disinterestedly, and answered, "No."
"Do You still feel pain in your back?" Mom asked with a big knowing smile. Knowing, because your mother knew God had taken away your back pains.
You thought for a while, like You were checking if your back hurt, and then said, "No."
