I then awoke in my husbands arms. He was rocking back and forth saying I was dead. I drew in a breath and told him I was alive.

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

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

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?           I was out like a light. In fact, my husband said he heard all the air rush from my body (I had punctured a lung).

            Was the experience dream like in any way?   No

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

I don't think so. I felt like I was right there the whole time.

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?           No sounds. No noises. Silence

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

Did you see a light?           Yes

Did you meet or see any other beings?           Yes

I fell the first one was Jesus. The rest of the people, the ones on the hill after we passed through the tunnel, were just that. People. Men, women, all in robes.

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

Yes! The hilltop and the wheat field were beautiful. As was the tree. It was so big with outstretched branches.

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Uncertain

Not that I know of. I didn't know where I was.

Did you have a sense of knowing, special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?    No

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? Yes

I guess the tree would have been the boundary. It seemed to be the destination.

Did you become aware of future events?       No

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

Yes, I pled to return to care for my three children

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

Yes, I became more aware of my need to have God in my life, and to let my loved ones know how important they are to me.

How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices?       Yes, I feel closer to my family, and know God is with me every moment. I had a sense of peace rather than fear when our son had a near fatal, permanently disabling car accident when he was 17. I felt this must be why Jesus let me come back. To care for my son.

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

Yes. My marriage wasn't doing well at that time. Now it can't get any better. I realized how important my family is to me, and I enjoy the blessings life has given me. I don't take it for granted anymore.

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes

The first people I told were my husband and sister in law right after I regained consciousness. I said, "Thank goodness I landed here! A few more feet and I would have hit the tree!" There were no trees there! BUT, there was a tree where I was. Most people cry when I tell them. I don't know why, but I get a "feeling" when I am supposed to share my experience with someone. I haven't told a lot of people, but the ones I do, all but maybe 2 have had tears in their eyes when I tell them. One strange incident with telling. It was actually the first person other than a family member that I told. We were on a Ferry and a young man walked right up to us and said, "Have you ever had a near death experience?" I answered yes and told him my story. He smiled and walked away. We looked for him afterward to ask him why he asked me that question. He was nowhere to be found on the Ferry!

What emotions did you experience following your experience?  I was pretty badly hurt after the accident. Broken collar bone, punctured lung, split breastbone, cracked ribs. I do remember though, hoping Jesus wasn't upset with me anymore.

What was the best and worst part of your experience?      The best part was the warmth of the light. It's indescribable! The worst part was the "feeling" Jesus was dissatisfied with me.

Is there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience?        I am no longer afraid of death. I used to be horrified about it. Now I know it will be wonderful. The light, the warmth, no pain, no sorrow, no worries.

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?               Yes, I believe so.