Monday, January 16, 2012

DOT 146 : RED

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 21/9/2009) 
Day 12 in Lourdes
NOVENA DAY 4
 
At 2 pm, Dad and Mom pushed your carriage to the bath area.

The hospitaliers immediately came to attend to You. Once again, You were given the VIP service. 

As we had spent some time at the grotto earlier, we went for a nice stroll after You were wheeled out from the bath. 

You looked so at peace and relaxed, Mom just wanted to stay in Lourdes - forever. Somehow it felt - safe - just being there in Mother Mary's territory.

A Red Indian man stopped by and handed You his large rosary made of wooden beads. Dad and Mom politely refused, and did not allow You to accept it. It was his own personal rosary, how could we accept that, but he was insistent. 

In his native language, he attempted to communicate with us. From his hand signs, we gathered that his wife had not been able to conceive for 8 years. He took out his wallet to show us a photo of two beautiful boys. He said something to You in his language and then pressed the rosary onto your palm.

You gave him a smile and said thank you. 

From then on, that was to be your rosary. You preferred it because the beads were large and it was long enough to go over your head to wear like a chain. 

Also, it was from a Red Indian guy, with long hair and a band on the forehead. What would your sister say when You show it to her and tell her who it was from?

This was taken on our 2nd night. 
You had a bad headache after the bath, but was okay after a short rest.
We explored the town that night. 
Justine and You struck several poses for the camera.