Monday, December 5, 2011

DOT 130 : HEAVEN

THE FINAL CHAPTER : A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (Sept 2009 to Jan 2010)
At the Grotto of Our Immaculate Conception, in Lourdes   
Daniel (14+ years old) (Friday 18/9/2009) 
Day 9 in Lourdes
NOVENA DAY 1
(extraction of Mom's email to Aunt J in USA)


It was about 2:30 pm when we arrived at the hotel. 

Daniel went straight to the room, and fell asleep. 

He woke up about 5 pm. I fed him in bed. 

He’s okay lying down. 

Sitting up is a challenge – like what Diana said about Lumber Puncture and the low pressure that the patient would feel after.

So basically, the story is this. 

The doctors cannot do anything for him. 

I am a very desperate mother begging and pleading with Our Lady to take Daniel in Her care. I’m going to be here for awhile. He’s not in the condition to travel anyway. 

I feel very safe here, and secure. Besides, we won’t be able to go home just yet. We’re doing the 9 day Novena – and today is Day 1. 

Maybe you guys at home can do the same thing. Just take the rosary and pray. I’ve never prayed the rosary so much before. It’s like heaven here. It’s comforting to know that Mother Mary is just round the corner.

Justine, be good. We miss You. Daniel especially. He wants You to take care of his guitar. Laura has really helped a lot and is our source of strength here. I see Bryan kneeling in front of the grotto and saying the rosary and I’m totally overwhelmed. 

As I am writing this, Bryan has gone back to the grotto, to get another bottle of spring water. It’s raining but he went with an umbrella.

Love, Chare (sister)



 At the souvenir shops on our first day.