Jeanne's NDE

After being hit from behind by a drunk driver at 3:55am on hwy I-10 in Southern California, while laying on the side of the hwy and before the ambulance arrived, having been seriously injured...a very real and clear mans voice asked if I was ready to go. I answered no, I needed to say good-by to my 2 children and not put them through this at this time. Before I heard his voice: I was walking down a dark street, I kind recall seeing the area before. I felt lost and it was getting late," knew I should be home before now". as I turned the corner, I saw the cutest little house, all lit up and the yard, with a white picked fence was full of people, all welcoming me. They were so glad to see me. I felt my deceased father's presence, but not clear which person he was in the large group...there was so much love and warmth. a wonderful feeling. the best place I'd ever been/seen. and felt so loved. Then when I heard the voice, and answered NO, the scene was gone. Until I said NO, I felt no pain from my 2 broken femurs, broken hip, fractured ribs, arm partially torn off, cuts to face...from being ejected from my pick-up and thrown over 200ft from the impact. Was hit from behind by car traveling over 100mph with no headlights on. As soon as I answered the man's question, I felt no pain, was warm, secure, comfortable...then the pain started, couldn't move any part of my body. blood everywhere and the ambulance had arrived and was trying to move me...I was never scared

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    Near fatal car accident

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness?  It is on the accident report, "at no time was patient unconscious" I knew the answer to every question and was able to talk to EMTs

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:        noticed and recalled every small detail when talking to CHP

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     because it was pitch black with the lighting, except from occasional traffic. not sure

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?          calm. never scared. everything would be ok

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?        No      didn't have any feeling of a tunnel...or bright light other than the well lit house and yard in front

Did you see a light?         Uncertain     house lighting. normal well lit house lights. every light in house was shining

Did you meet or see any other beings?         Yes    warmest greeting I ever experienced. they were all familiar, but couldn't name them...were calling to me

Did you experience a review of past events in your life?   No      lost all fear of dying. have never felt very upset or sad when someone passes away. I know they are where they want to be. not afraid or scared

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?          Uncertain     the street and house was very real and natural...just a "pretty little house" nothing fancy or different. very homey

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    there is a here after and we will all be together. no pain, cold, hunger, sadness

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?       Uncertain     learned what the end was all about

Have you shared this experience with others?        Yes    when those close to me have died, I've tried to explain to those left behind, what their loved ones would experience and that it was OK.  Most found it hard to understand

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? Yes    When I was 21yrs old, I was near death, while in the hospital having my daughter. I heard the same "man's voice" asking me if I wanted to "go"...but never understood. so when I heard it this time, I knew exactly what it was

How did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened:   Experience was definitely real   I know that we all have the choice to go beyond. time to leave this plane is our choice. Only when we are finally through here, do we go on. We can stay here, sick, old, until we are ready to leave.

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:          Experience was definitely real         even if there is a sudden occurrence, we still have a choice to stay or go...no matter how serious the injury, etc...I was not expected to live, even the EMTs though I was going to die. were surprised when they learned I was still alive. came to my ICU room to say hello.

Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience?          Yes    life is more simple, friends and family are more important to me. time together is meaningful. I try to express the feeling to others, that we are all important to each other...no need for regret or sadness if we lose someone. They are OK and waiting for us to all be together again

Have your religious beliefs/practices changed specifically as a result of your experience? Uncertain     there is a hereafter. we go on forever with those we love around us

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 so far accurately and comprehensively describe your experience? Yes    For the first time, I feel someone really understands...the questions helped put things in a clearer perspective..