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 23/9/2009)
Day 14 in Lourdes
NOVENA DAY 6
It was 10:30 am.
You were taking a shower. You had just finished your breakfast in bed. The usual tub of yoghurt, croissant with butter and jam, and a fruit. It was always a joy to prepare food for You as You always greet your meals with a fresh enthusiasm.
Dad has often commented that all your maids loved cooking for You because of your deep, somewhat child-like appreciation for all kinds of food.
After breakfast, Mom brought your tray downstairs to the dining hall. When she went back to the room, You were not in bed. How surprised she was to find that You were in the bathroom.
Leaning her head against the bathroom door, Mom called out, "Daniel, You okay?"
You answered loudly, "i'M TaKING MY SHoWeR, MoMMM ..."
Mom found herself smiling at the closed door.
Standing there, she strained to listen to the sounds that were coming out of the bathroom. The mere sound of water hitting against the shower screen was just - heavenly. When You started to sing noisily, she could not help but chuckle to herself.
Retreating back to sit by the bed, she listened to all the noises that were coming from the bathroom, thanking God with a grateful heart.
In church ... (February, 2008)
