Delia S' NDE

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

            On 12.27.82 I was seeing by a lung specialist.  He determined that the bleeding was coming from my right lung and that it would be necessary to do a biopsy! {a very simple procedure}.  However, I was too weak and very, very anemic and by this time I had lost too much blood.  He determined that he could not waste more time and that the procedure had to be done immediately. Right after the procedure was completed, I went into some type of "mild" cardiac arrest! This is where I went to the most wonderful place that up until now I get teary eyes because I did not want to come back!  I went through a tunnel that had these wonderful chimes.  The tunnel was/or felt like pink cotton candy.  It was very, very peaceful.  At the end of the tunnel, there was a very bright {white/blue} light.  I felt the presence of a wonderful being that told that I could not stay because I had to take care of children and my Mom and many others that would need my assistance.   {at that time my children were small 9 and 13} When the doctors finally brought me back, I was crying and sobbing and felt very, very sad because I had left my  real and true home.  On December 27, 2007,it will be 25 years that I had this wonderful experience, and to date I remember it as if it had just occurred!

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? Yes     For the longest time, I could not relate the experience to no one because I did not want people to think that I was "mental".  {being in a management high ranking position, made it difficult to discuss with my peers}.

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          Yes     I had been coughing up blood for a period of four days.  I went to the emergency room every day and finally, on 12.24.82, I made the decision to stay at the emergency room lobby because I was too weak and exhausted! On 12.25.82, at 2:00 a.m., a kind doctor took me in and determined that I was internally bleeding and was admitted to the hospital for a period of 18 days!

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness?    When I was semi-conscious and when the doctors were trying to bring me back.  This is the part that I remember the most.  {the sadness feeling was tremendous}

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 was semi-conscious and when the doctors were trying to bring me back.  This is the part that I remember the most.  {the sadness feeling was tremendous}

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     Specifically, when I was going through the tunnel and at the end of the tunnel. The colors were so vividly bright!

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     The chimes had this wonderful sound that to date, I have not been able to identify with other pitch sound.

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

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            I felt very relaxed.  I felt that I did not have a thing to worry.  I did not remember that I was leaving the children or my Mom behind.  Just very, very peaceful.  Nothing else was important!

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?          Yes     The tunnel was very bright.  It looked like pale pink cotton.

Did you see a light?           Yes     At the end of the tunnel there was a white/pale blue light.

Did you meet or see any other beings?           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     A very well manicured lawn, trees, flowers, etc. And of course, the chimes!

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   No      

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?     Yes            That I must  follow my mission.  That is, to assist and care for other persons with their needs. {after 24 + years, I find myself doing it}

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No      

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     I can sense when someone close to me is sick or about to get sick. The majority of the time, I can  pick up the phone and dial a  number because I know that the person is thinking of me or in need of some type of help.  {this happens frequently}

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes     It took 10 years! The first time, I discussed it was with my personal secretary. It was very ironic, her mother had had a near death experience too! To date, I do not discuss it with too many people.  It's not important.  I know what I saw, I know what I felt.  I am at peace with myself and with others and that it is what is important!

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    It took months and  months to come into terms as to what happened to me.  It could've been because I was in denial and did not want to discuss with no one on this earth. Up until now, to me the experience was and it's still is very real. It's very personal and sacred. I will treasure I until I die!

Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or significant to you?            When I was told that I had to come home and take care of my children and my mother.  That if we believe in hell, that the only hell is here on earth!!

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:            Experience was definitely real            Number one reason:  After 24+ years, I still remember the experience as if it happened last night.  Occasionally, I can still hear the chimes in my sleep.

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     I believe that there is/are "Supreme Being/Beings" that watch over us day and night.  And that they are there to greet us when we are ready to come home.

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?        no.

Did the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?         Yes     none

Are there any other questions we could ask to help you communicate your experience?   None at this time.  {I am sure that some of the persons that have experienced a near death experience may feel reluctant to discuss it because they may feel that it is a very, very personal and sacred experience, just like to I do}