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)
Mom asked again, "No more pain, right?"
You replied, in a tone that was almost bored, "No."
Like it was not a big deal.
Perhaps this time, You thought, the medication was stronger, that's why. You were so used to not getting good news, that perhaps You thought what Mom had to say cannot be anything great.
All that was about to change.
Mom couldn't wait to tell You,
"Your back's healed, Daniel. The doctor took a scan this morning and he said your spine is all good."
The words rushed out.
You had no reaction and did not respond.
Mom continued brightly, "You remember Dr Lee said You had a slipped disc? And You remember that you've been having a backache for the longest time?" Mom refreshed your memory in case You did not remember after that Sleeping Beauty sleep of yours in the hospital.
"Well, Dr Desplait says your spine is normal and healthy. There is no prolapse. No slipped disc. God has healed You!"
It felt so, so good to be able to tell You that.
