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
We slowly strolled back to the hotel, enjoying the cool night air.
Mom let out a sigh and said that she wished we could stay in Lourdes - forever. Dad felt the same way. It would have been perfect had Justine been with us.
It was so peaceful and safe there.
Mother Mary was just round the corner.
Each time we were faced with a challenge, and God knows how many we have had since we first stepped foot on the soil of Lourdes, we would run to Her, and things would somehow settle and work out, and be alright after that.
Aunt Laura had expressed that we should bring You to Lourdes every year until You are "completely healed."
Mom had readily agreed to that. She had that very thought in mind.
On hindsight ...
There was no way for Dad and Mom to have guessed then that God's plans were so different from their hopes and dreams for You. Really, there was no easy way for God to tell your parents that your time on earth was up, and that He would soon be calling You home.
In just about 4 months' time ...
Taken on July 5, 2009 ... 2 months before our trip to Lourdes.
