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 19/9/2009)
Day 10 in Lourdes
NOVENA DAY 2
The WCs were large enough to take in a stretcher - chariot so it was not a problem.
You were able slowly prop yourself up to a sitting position, stand up, and get back on the chariot with ease. After that, Dad and Mom pushed You to the baths.
It was almost 2 pm.
The hospitaliers were happy to receive You, and immediately took over your chariot. Mom watched them pushed You through and beyond the curtains.
Dad sat by a bench whilst Mom leaned against the railing, directly opposite the entrance to the baths, so that she would be able to see You the minute You were out.
Taking out our rosaries, we prayed silently.
Before Mom could start on the first decade of the second mystery of the rosary, she saw the hospitaliers pushing your chariot out and parking it by the side of the waiting area.
The first thing that caught Mom's eyes was your smile.
You were smiling, and your eyes were wide open.
You were looking around.
Unlike the day before, your eyes were closed when they wheeled You out, and your facial expression was quite, quite tensed.
Dad suggested he and You stayed at the grotto whilst Mom went back to the hotel to get us some lunch.
