Carole C NDE

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

The near-death experience I had, was not as spectacular as some I have read about, but the epiphany certainly was.

Yes, I did. I had attempted suicide for the um-teenth time. This time I left notes for all my family. I did my best to avoid anyone discovering me and my actions. I left no warning of this to anyone either.

I had taken a potpourri of downers. Since I worked at a local pharmacy, I was well aware of the meds I consumed. I went to bed that night, hoping to never wake up again.

SURPRISE!

In the meantime, I saw my body laying there on the bed, from the corner ceiling of my bedroom behind my bedroom door. I remember my friends dragging me off the bed, trying to get me to walk.

There were two others with me in the ceiling (so to speak) We were discussing my life. I can remember bickering with them. I did not want to go back to my life. I suppose they were displaying to me all the reasons why I should. This is basically all I remember now.

All of a sudden I remember being in the hospital, on a gurney. I remember muttering many things.

From there it has been a twenty-two year journey to where I am right now.

I will say this; I believed in the Lord God then but, all that I have been through and learned since, has given me faith beyond faith. If it were not for the Lord God, I never would have known just how truly beautiful life can be. Praise the Lord God! I thank Him every day for my life...

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? No       There is so much I do not remember anymore.

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          No      

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness?    I was not conscious during this time.

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal every day consciousness and alertness?    Less 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:            I was not conscious during this time.

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.)?  Uncertain      The out-of-body vision was clear.

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.)?            Yes     I could hear everything the people around my body were saying plus, those beings who were with me.

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

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            I seemed to be arguing with those beings who were with me.

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

Did you see a light?           Yes    

Did you meet or see any other beings?           Yes     They were with me, my 'spirit'. 

I did not know them.  My life was discussed.

Did you experience a review of past events in your life?    Yes     Definitely!  My life was changed, 360*

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?           No           

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Yes     I don't really know how to describe this.

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       Not that I remember

Did you become aware of future events?       No           

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience you did not have prior to the experience?     Yes     The gifts of loving and giving.  The  perseverance and endurance to do the Lord's work, unconditionally.

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes     Many times.  People really don't understand or really care, because it does not pertain to them.

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 was still in shock and extremely lethargic for a long time.

Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or significant to you?    I absolutely and most profoundly, did not want to go back to my life.

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:            Experience was definitely real    My experience has definitely given me "purpose' to the rest of my life.

I have helped others who are in similar circumstances as I was, to the point of risking the loss my family and marriage.