Billy S NDEs

#1 EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

I can recall that I saw a bright light and was absorbed into the light. From this I only recall walking and talking to Jesus. I didn't seem to have to talk, because it was simply understood between he and I. Also, we were walking on a shimmering road that was translucent yet not totally. I don't recall music at all, but I was concentrating on Jesus. We didn't talk all that long, but it is pretty vivid to this day. I was upset and disappointed that he said I had to go back. He said I still had things to do in my life-nothing specific though. I realized later on that I was to go on to help others in combat and various military experiences.

As time went on I tried to see if the experience was related to anything else and other people. I told a few people and there were a couple that had similar NDEs.

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? Yes     There was an experience of disappointment, because Jesus told me I had to go back and I didn't want to go back. That is difficult to explain to someone.

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          Yes    

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness?    When I started to recover after massive amounts of penicillin. It was 3 days before I received the shots in the butt. Then it took a couple more days to fully recover. After the 2nd recovery date I recalled the experience fully. I told my sisters and my mom about it and they said I had mumbled about snakes and having a job and just rambled, but I don't recall any of that. The only true experience to me was the NDE.

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal every day consciousness and alertness?    More consciousness and alertness than normal

If your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience was different from your normal every day consciousness and alertness, please explain:            When I started to recover after massive amounts of penicillin. It was 3 days before I received the shots in the butt. Then it took a couple more days to fully recover. After the 2nd recovery date I recalled the experience fully. I told my sisters and my mom about it and they said I had mumbled about snakes and having a job and just rambled, but I don't recall any of that. The only true experience to me was the NDE.

Did your vision differ in any way from your normal, everyday vision (in any aspect, such as clarity, field of vision, colors, brightness, depth perception degree of solidness/transparency of objects, etc.)?  Yes     There seemed to be a mist that was surrounding the area. It didn't really block the immediate view and only was at the edges of where I was with Jesus.

Did your hearing differ in any way from your normal, everyday hearing (in any aspect, such as clarity, ability to recognize source of sound, pitch, loudness, etc.)?            No      

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?     No

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            Great Love and Joy and Warmth and Peace. It is difficult to put the strength of those emotions into words.

They were extremely strong!

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?          No      

Did you see a light?           Yes     The light was the brightest I had ever seen then and now. It was warm and pulled me towards it plus it didn't hurt my eyes.

Did you meet or see any other beings?           Uncertain      Other than Jesus-No.

Did you experience a review of past events in your life?    No      

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?          No      

Did you see or visit any beautiful or otherwise distinctive locations, levels or dimensions?            Yes     Heaven, I just knew that was where I was.

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Yes     There was no time  evident and it didn't seem to matter.

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?     No      

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No      

Did you become aware of future events?       Uncertain              I seemed to have déjà vu after that point in my life. It still happens to this day.

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience you did not have prior to the experience?     Yes     As in #34 above.

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes     3 days. They didn't argue and even laughed a bit. I don't know.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience?    No      

How did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened:            Experience was definitely real    I had no doubt in my mind, because the ramblings I did I don't recall at all. However I distinctly remember the experience with Christ.

Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or significant to you?            This experience made me not afraid to die. It helped me in combat and talking to guys that were about to die.

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:            Experience was definitely real    I had no doubt then and I had 1 more NDE later when I was 18.

Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience?           No      

Have your religious beliefs/practices changed specifically as a result of your experience?            Yes     They grew stronger.

Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?         Yes     Another NDE.

Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience?        No

Did the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?         Yes     Your questions were pretty accurate for the most part. I am impressed with the questions.

 

#2 EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

I was practicing a choke hold on another Marine and then he held my neck.  That was when I felt my spirit raise above my body. I looked up and saw a dark tunnel with the same bright light I saw when I was 11 and very sick. I saw my mom and dad (Both are now deceased, but were alive a the time of this NDE), standing on each side of the tunnel. Again I was pulled towards the light and felt a warm glowing light surround me. I had no worries, time seemed to stop and I had no ill feelings of want or need or hurry. I felt amazing and wonderful. I knew I was headed home as it seemed that way. The next moment I woke up with the drill instructor standing over me. It was rather disappointing when I realized where I was.

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? No      

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          Yes     Cutting off blood supply to the brain through choking holds. If held long enough-it will kill you.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness?    Yes.

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal every day consciousness and alertness?    More consciousness and alertness than normal

If your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience was different from your normal every day consciousness and alertness, please explain:            Yes.

Did your vision differ in any way from your normal, everyday vision (in any aspect, such as clarity, field of vision, colors, brightness, depth perception degree of solidness/transparency of objects, etc.)?  Yes     I had heightened senses and clarity of mind. My vision was 20/20 and I could see very clearly those around me. However, the distance of vision was limited.

Did your hearing differ in any way from your normal, everyday hearing (in any aspect, such as clarity, ability to recognize source of sound, pitch, loudness, etc.)?            No      

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?     Yes

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            Very strong feelings of peace, tranquility and just a fitting in the whole picture of the universe. I felt completely loved and welcomed by those around me.

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?          Yes     It was a dark tunnel with a very bright light.

Did you see a light?           Yes     It was a light brighter than the sun. It was at the end of the tunnel I was in.

Did you meet or see any other beings?           Yes     My deceased parents and my grandma and grandpa.

Did you experience a review of past events in your life?    No      

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?          Yes     It seemed that my mother said it was ok to go into the light.

Did you see or visit any beautiful or otherwise distinctive locations, levels or dimensions?           No           

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Yes     No time seemed to exist.

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?     Yes            Everything in the universe seemed to be in order.

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No      

Did you become aware of future events?       Yes  Déjà vu

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience you did not have prior to the experience?     Yes     Déjà vu

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes     About 1 year.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience?    Yes            When I was extremely sick at age 11. I had a very similar experience when my heart stopped on a vacation (explained above)

How did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened:            Experience was definitely real    I just knew it was real, because the types of holds we were using were already proven to kill people.

Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or significant to you?    No-except I was expecting to see Jesus and did not reach that point.

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:            Experience was definitely real    My viewpoint has not changed since I was in boot camp.

Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience?           Yes     I have become more spiritual since my experience.

Have your religious beliefs/practices changed specifically as a result of your experience?            Yes     They've gotten stronger.

Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?         No      

Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience?        I am not afraid to die, because I know what is waiting for me!

Did the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?         Yes     I really am pleased and surprised at the depth of the questions you ask.

Are there any other questions we could ask to help you communicate your experience?   You may want to ask people about whether they feel afraid of dying after the NDE. That seems to be a theme in my experiences.