Lynda C's NDE

Events surrounding NDE:    I remember seeing a passageway  and then I was moving toward an entryway ahead of me.  I wasn't actually walking, I was just moving .  Then the door opened and out stepped my deceased second husband and my deceased oldest son, I was not afraid, I realized where I was , but was not scared.  I have never felt more at ease or serene.  Both my husband and my son told me that it was not my time, yet.  I didn't want to go back, but not for any other reason, but because I didn't want to feel the pain, that I knew I would feel.  Steven (my husband) said that I wouldn't remember the pain.  As he held me I knew, for the first time, he was not lying to me.  David (my son) said that I had more to do here on Earth . I remember, seeing a bright, brilliant light, like the Aurora Borealis. over the top of the opening they came out of.  I got the feeling that if I had gone through the door, I wouldn't be coming back, but I still was not afraid.  I have never felt so loved, at peace, or safe.

Were there any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect this experience?  No 

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words?  Yes

            If yes, what was it about the experience that makes if hard to communicate?  I found it hard to find the right words to express how I felt, completely.

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

            If yes, describe:  I was in a serious car accident, at which, they tell me I was dead, but the EMT's brought me back at the scene.  Then I guess, the doctors had to jump start my heart a number of times while I was in Trauma room. This left me in a coma for 22 days. 

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?  I felt very aware of what was happening.  Can not remember anything else about the accident or even the next 22 days.  My mother told me that when I came around, I motioned, I wanted to write.  I could not talk.  The first thing I wrote was that I had seen and held both David and Steven.

Was the experience dream like in any way?  No, I felt like I was experiencing this first hand.

Was there any medical evidence of cessation of breathing or heart function?  Even the doctors said I was gone a few times during the seven hours they fought to save me.

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?  No 

Describe in detail the events (in order) that happened:  I was moving, somehow, towards an opening, then out from the opening stepped my son and husband.  They each embraced me, assured me they were happy and safe, then informed me it was not my time.  That I had to come back.

What emotions did you feel?  Serenity, peace, happiness, immense amount of love.  Sad when I had to come back.

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises:  No

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure:  No

            If yes, describe:  It was just a passageway, which ended sort of at some kind of opening, maybe, a big door.

Did you see a light:  Yes

            If yes, describe:  A lot like the lights of the Aurora Borealis above Alaska.  Absolutely beautiful, serene colors.

Did you meet or see any other beings:  Yes

            If yes, describe.  Where were they?  Did you know them? What was communicated:  I saw my deceased husband, Steven and my deceased oldest son David.  They both held in turn, then informed me it was not my time, that I had more to do here on Earth. 

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure:  Yes

            If yes, describe.  Did you cross the boundary?  If yes, describe.  If no, did you have  a sense of what would happen if you did cross the boundary:  The door opened in and I was able to glance in before the door closed, then I got the feeling that if I  had gone through the door, I wouldn't be coming back. I know what I did glimpse through the door was quite beautiful, peaceful, and full of serenity.

Did you become aware of future events in your life:  No 

Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body:  No 

Did you have any psychic or paranormal gifts following the NDE you did not have prior to the NDE:  No 

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the NDE:  Yes

            If yes, describe:  Everyone who knows me know that I did a complete 360 degree turn, as far as how my life was going.  I gave up the drug and alcohol life style I had been in for the last 30 years.  I gave up those people who I associated with because I no longer wanted or needed that life, God had given me a second chance at life.

How has the NDE affected your relationships?  Daily Life?  Religious practices etc.?  Career choices:  Like I have said, I have changed my entire life, I am back in school, with the goal of becoming a counselor of some sort to help others.           

Have you shared this experience with others:  Yes

            If yes, what were their reactions?  Were they influenced in any way by your NDE?  How:  My parents do not believe me, neither does my youngest son, they are not sure.

Others, look at me with disbelief as well.

What emotions did you experience following your NDE:  Loss, in a way.  I mean, I couldn't stay with the two people that I loved and had lost.  But I was glad to be given another chance, maybe to do better with the second half of my life.

What was the best and worst part of your NDE:  The best was finding out that when it is my time, I won't be making the journey alone.

The worst was leaving the two people I dearly loved behind.

Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the NDE:  I feel that in his own way, God answered a few of my fears that night.  Now, I am not afraid to die, but most importantly, I am not afraid to live, finally.  God is back in my life now and I am grateful.

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

Did the questions asked and information you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your NDE:  Yes

            Explain:  I have been hesitant to come forward before this about this experience.  I have asked questions of a few of the Jehovah's Witnesses that have come to my door and they were shocked, when I didn't like what they had to say and told them to leave and not return.  So far, they have not been back.

Please offer any suggestions you may have for these questions to help us understand NDE:  No suggestions are necessary, the questions asked were fine. 

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