THE FINAL CHAPTER : A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (Sept 2009 to Jan 2010)
At the Grotto of Our Immaculate Conception, in Lourdes
Daniel (14+ years old) (Tuesday 22/9/2009)
Day 13 in Lourdes
NOVENA DAY 5
"I told Julian I wanted to dip my whole head in today ..."
You said, as Dad was wheeling You out of the bath section.
Julian was one of the bath's hospitaliers, a volunteer from Australia.
"That's good, Daniel," Mom replied happily.
We have been wanting to do that since the first day of Novena, but it was difficult to lower You into the bath when You were in the carriage and not able to raise your head then.
You had to be lowered into the spring waters with a small stretcher or sometimes, a chair, You had explained the challenge of the past few days.
It was good to see You come out from behind the curtain with your hair damp. You looked cheerful, fresh and all smile-y.
Dad had approached the volunteer and thanked him, before wheeling You out. The man had cheerfully said to You,
"We'll see You tomorrow then ..."
The other hospitaliers had waved to You too, as we were leaving. You were beginning to lay your imprint at the bath station and in the hearts of the people around You. Your parents could see that.
That was your God - given charm although clearly, You were unaware of that.
