Kimberly called and told us she would be in Miami for 3 weeks. This was a very special visit.
David and Kimberly met around 2004 at Bayside Hut in Key Biscayne and dated for about 4 years. We all became very close to her. Even though they each went their own separate ways, they remain good friends.
David always kept a special space in his heart for Kimberly.
David and Kimberly met around 2004 at Bayside Hut in Key Biscayne and dated for about 4 years. We all became very close to her. Even though they each went their own separate ways, they remain good friends.
David always kept a special space in his heart for Kimberly.
On the day of the accident, she was flying for summer vacation to her hometown, Trinidad & Tobago. Her flight had a layover in Miami, which allowed David to spend some time with her. After dropping her off at the airport and on his way to work, he called me to share his joy of having been with her and said he would call me back. About 3 hours later, I received the call about his accident instead.
We all knew Kimberly’s visit would be important even if David was still confused and in a daze. I wondered what reactions would he have and if he would remember her at all. I prayed that her presence would spur new connections for David.
We all knew Kimberly’s visit would be important even if David was still confused and in a daze. I wondered what reactions would he have and if he would remember her at all. I prayed that her presence would spur new connections for David.
As soon as Kimberly entered the room David watched her come in and as she got closer, he looked intently at her. The way he looked at her was evident that he indeed had recognized her.
Then he started voicing with the Aaaaaaah like never before. I cried with happiness because in my heart, that was the reaction I had hoped for.
As she spoke to David, he saw she was wearing the ring he had given to her while they dated. It filled my heart with joy. For the first time he alluded to an event from his memory. I wondered what else he would remember.
Then he started voicing with the Aaaaaaah like never before. I cried with happiness because in my heart, that was the reaction I had hoped for.
As she spoke to David, he saw she was wearing the ring he had given to her while they dated. It filled my heart with joy. For the first time he alluded to an event from his memory. I wondered what else he would remember.
Kimberly shared pictures and memories.
 | We spent the day sharing and talking about all that had occurred, and next steps. |
The next day, after mass the priest announced about the candles to support the grotto of the Virgin of Fatima located behind the church. I couldn’t believe what I had heard. Not only was the church named Saint Michael the Archangel, it also had a grotto dedicated to the apparitions of the Virgin Mary of Fatima, in Portugal. On the Sunday before David’s accident - where we celebrated Mothers Day together, he had invited his grandmother to Portugal to visit the grotto. David had a special love for Our Lady of Fatima. You can imagine my joy. Another sign – I went and prayed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grotto A grotto is often a small cave such as the well-known apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes to Bernadette Soubirous took place in a grotto, which is visited by many Catholics.
Numerous garden shrines are modeled after these apparitions, and can commonly be found displayed in gardens and Churches.
Numerous garden shrines are modeled after these apparitions, and can commonly be found displayed in gardens and Churches.
The following week was full of exciting events: at physical therapy, they stood David up and he was able to endure for 10 minutes.
At the front patio, David caught the ball in the air playing with Eddy and we all cheered.
At the front patio, David caught the ball in the air playing with Eddy and we all cheered.
 Sebastian and David. |  Sebastian and Alex Cousin Alex brought David’s co-worker Sebastian to visit and it was great to witness his love and caring heart. |
Joy came to visit David. Another special visit was Joy, Kimberly’s mom. As Joy was saying goodbye, David suddenly grabbed the Divine Mercy necklace she was wearing. She acknowledged he had given it to her and was amazed he had taken notice of it. How thrilling that David had experience another memory recurrence. Kimberly kissed him goodbye and unexpectedly he lifted his head and began sobbing. David was crying for the first time. We all cried and hugged. Another miracle. I stayed with him until he fell asleep. It was so hard to leave.
It had been a day full of emotions. Before heading to Aunt Flor’s house, I stopped at the grotto to pray. I offered up my pain and sufferings.
When we offer up our sufferings, God does wonders with our humble offering.
It had been a day full of emotions. Before heading to Aunt Flor’s house, I stopped at the grotto to pray. I offered up my pain and sufferings.
When we offer up our sufferings, God does wonders with our humble offering.
Grotto to Our Lady of Fatima behind St. Michael the Archangel church on W. Flagler St. in Miami.
I offered my suffering for children in orphanages around the world. When I raised my eyes, a little girl was being lifted up by her father to kiss the statue of the Virgin of Fatima. It was as if I was witnessing my prayer being answered represented through the gesture of that father and daughter. A profound joy invaded my heart.
Our prayers are always heard. Thank you Lord for all the prayers answered – for those we see and for those we don’t see.
(Mark 11:24; Jeremiah 33:3; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
(Mark 11:24; Jeremiah 33:3; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
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