Jim W's NDE

Experience description: 

      While being transported to Harborview Hospital via Helicopter, I found my self floating above my body and looking down at it thru the air grill that lined the radius at the roof line of the interior of the helicopter. I felt very comfortable during this and at peace somewhat. I also felt the presences of a indescribable light behind me. I did not want to turn to this light, maybe from fear of not returning. My fear was not of the light itself, in any way. I don't know how long this out of body took place. I remember the EMTs rushing around, fixing my busted up torso and head, and saying twice " Were losing him" After some time I felt what I know was the hand of God on my shoulder, and a very calming voice. If I may quote the Lord, "You are not done here". I felt a gentile push on my shoulders and was pushed back into my beaten body. I remember nothing after that point and until I left the coma I had slipped in to. What I do remember is the absolute presence of God.

A gentle effective, push from behind was felt. I wasn't done here. The next thing that I remember was coming around in the hospital, still not knowing anything, except that my body was really messed up. I wish that was all that had happened, but the real damage wasn't obvious or seen for some time. My journey, at this point, has just begun

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

Was the experience difficult to express in words?  Yes

      What was it about the experience that makes it hard to communicate?  I am just now trying to put it into words. 5+years after

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

      Describe:  Severe trauma :  Brain injury, back broken, ribs, kidneys smashed cuts and lacerations

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?  Totally unconscious, less small glimpses possibly

Was the experience dream like in any way?  No, Very real

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

Describe your appearance or form apart from your body:  I really don't have a recollection of my own appearance

What emotions did you feel during the experience?  Warmth and peacefulness

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?  No

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?  Uncertain

      Describe:  I felt the light behind me coming from a far place. As I said I didn't turn to look at it, but knew and was fully aware of its presence.

Did you see a light?   light from behind glowed in my peripheral vision 

Did you experience a review of past events in your life?  Yes

      Describe:  Flashes of some events, although main crux if things were of the present situation.

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?    Air duct, I was above and looking thru at my self. I made a trip to the helicopter to see if there was in fact a grill. There was, about six inches from the outer shell of helicopter. 

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

      Describe:  time seemed to sit still. No real recollection of time

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?  Sense of God himself and absolute confirmation of His existence and the presence of an afterlife.

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?  No

Did you become aware of future events?  No

Were you involved in or aware of a decision to return to the body?  Yes

      Describe:  I think that I, In not wanting to turn to the light, made that decision/ Ultimate decision was made by God Himself.

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

      Describe:  I now have a extreme sense of empathy, that was never present before.

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?  Yes

      Describe:  Importance of things has changed dramatically. Was important then, is not know, on certain areas

Has the experience affected your relationships?  Daily life?  Religious practices etc.?  Career choices?  Non Believing wife and I have divorced. That difference was always in the way, though

Have you shared this experience with others?  No

      Describe:  Just beginning to share.

What emotions did you experience following your experience?  Emotions are just surfacing regarding this. I had a severe brain injury , which has taken many years and hard work to overcome and adapt to.

What was the best and worst part of your experience?  Being in the presence of GOD.  Not being able to share this, for fear of being called crazy

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?    Softer , more gentile person.  Patience and empathy

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?  No

      Explain:  many of the feelings I experienced cannot be put into words.