Danielle B's NDE

When I lapsed into a coma then coded during the emergency c-section of my daughter I saw myself floating above my body.  I could see them standing over my body and blood was everywhere.  I turned to my left and there was an extremely bright light.  I started walking towards it but the more I walked, the farther away it seemed.  I couldn't make it there no matter how much I walked.  Then I felt a force, not actually seeing it.  It spoke to me and told me that I needed to turn around and go back because it wasn't my time; I was needed for other things. I never saw this person with the voice but I felt the force pushing me back down towards my body.  Before I went back into my body, I heard the doctors saying that they couldn't get a pulse or a heart measure and that they had tried it all.  I was watching them shock me trying to get me back to life.  At that point the force told me that there were many things that I needed to do still and that I had a baby fighting for her life needing me.  I remember going back down to my body and it was like a strong, steady vacuum.

Any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect the experience?     No      

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

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?            I coded on the table 3 times during what was supposed to be a routine delivery and I suffered a spleen artery aneurism

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?           highly alert

            Was the experience dream like in any way?   no it was almost too real

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?     Yes     I remember being whole above my body yet there was an aura around my whole body

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            very at peace especially when I saw the bright light and was going towards it

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?           the only noise or sound that stays with me is the sound of the machines and the shockers

Did you see a light?           Yes     it was a bright, vibrant shining light to my far left yet as I tried to go there it got farther and farther away

Did you meet or see any other beings?           No      

Did you experiment while out of the body or in another, altered state? No      

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?          Yes     I asked the surgeon who happened to be in the top 5 in this world about what I had heard and he validated it and said I was correct in what I had heard

Did you notice how your 5 senses were working, and if so, how were they different?          Yes     I was more keen to sound and sights

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

Did you become aware of future events?       No      

Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body?       Yes     I was told that it wasn't my time so I trusted what the force told me and returned to my body

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have prior to the experience?         No      

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?   Yes     I now have a renewed faith and understanding for people who have said that they have had an out of body experience instead of just hear say I am part of it

How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices?       better religious based faith now then before

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?         Yes     I have learned to live life like today is my last day and not take anything for granted and to know that when its time to go we will go and nothing or no one can stop it from happening

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes     family and friends and it was mixed between believing me and thinking that I was full of crap

What emotions did you experience following your experience?  withdrawn quiet somber yet fulfilled excited and happy

What was the best and worst part of your experience?      seeing the worst shape my body has ever been in, and knowing that I had a reason to turn back and know that I had a daughter to whom I could make a difference with

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

Did the questions asked and information you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?               Yes     they were right on and I was able to convey exactly what happened to me and though it seemed like forever I am sure it was only minutes that the span of time was