Leah's NDE

Experience description: 

I was having a very bad time in my life.  At the time, I had told God that if he was real then prove it to me The next week, my appendix had burst and I "died." I was all of a sudden in a dark room-like place. I started calling for Jesus to help me! I knew I was dead and thought I was going to hell.

Now remember I had challenged God to prove to me he was there. Anyway I did not see his face, but he told me it was not my time yet and I had to go back. I really wanted to stay.  But again, was told I had to go back. I had a baby at the time and he needed me, plus my time was not up yet.  I persisted to stay and I remember just being back in my body.

You see God answered me and showed me he was listening and was there for me. I have never asked him to prove it again.  He loves us so much, believe me - I felt it.   I hope this survey is real and you are truly interested in my experience. I want people to know the truth there is a heaven and hell. 

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

      Explanation:  I had told the surgeon at the time I was allergic to latex. He did not listen so when I "died" they had given me benadryl and adrenaline

Was the experience difficult to express in words?  Uncertain

      What was it about the experience that makes it hard to communicate?  I remember and know my experience the only thing I can't put in to words is the total love I felt

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

      Describe:  My appendix had burst

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?  I was dead clinically

Was the experience dream like in any way?  No it was very real

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

Describe your appearance or form apart from your body:  I knew I was dead by the way I felt and what I saw I could tell I was not in my body

What emotions did you feel during the experience?  Total fear at first because I thought I was going to hell. Then after that, complete love and assurance. God would take care of me. I had no more doubt at that point. I can't describe to you the feeling of comfort and love I felt there are no words to describe it in the human language

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?  I only heard the voice of God

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

      Describe:  Like I said it started like a little room then lights started to appear on either side of me.  The enclosure was very small, like a tunnel, but on either side of me it felt like the walls were moving. So if you touched it, you could get brushed with spinning walls so it was very much like a tunnel then, the floor moved up

Did you see a light?  Yes

      Describe:  On either side of me like street lights at the top there was a light where God was It was like the sun blocking his face

Did you meet or see any other beings?  No

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

      Describe:  What I learned was God does exist and that he is a very loving God and he is so big and comforting.  The love he has is so powerful. I had some insight at the time about life's mysteries. I remember thinking, "wow, now I know." But I don't remember what I learned. I guess God doesn't want us to know certain things.  Now I feel that's why faith is so important, so God can see how much faith you have in him

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?  Yes

      Describe:  I asked different nurses and other personnel that were present during my surgery and they confirmed that I had "died" and they thought they would not be able to save me because it took so long to get a pulse and revive me 

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:  There was no time

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?  Yes

      Describe:  That God gave me a special gift when I was questioning my faith and I was very special to him and so are you. And that we all have a purpose being here even if we don't know what that is

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? 

      Describe:  When i began to move forward I only went so far and I could not go further on my own or move to the side God wanted me were I was to listen to him

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

      Describe:  I have no doubt I have a purpose for living.

Has the experience affected your relationships?  Daily life?  Religious practices etc.?  Career choices?  I want to help people in a career I choose also I have developed a relationship with God and I talk to God a lot now.

Have you shared this experience with others?  Yes

      Describe:  there are people who accept it and people who don't

What emotions did you experience following your experience?  happiness

What was the best and worst part of your experience?  The faith i developed

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?  Yes

      Describe:  Just I know how much I'm loved and how important it is to include God always in you're life

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?  Uncertain

      Explain:  I hope so, but in less you have had this happen you don't realize how hard it can be to describe feeling there are no words for I hope I have explained so you understand