EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:
The first
thing that I recall was leaving my body and seeing the doctor and nurses working
on me. I then began to float out of the operating room and seeing my father
holding my mom as she was crying. I recall the color of the chairs they were
sitting in, it was very 60ish, blue, orange, yellows and tiles on the wall were
also different colors.
Then I went
through what seemed like a tunnel and I was moving very fast, I remember my
stomach was turning, but I wasn’t scared and seemed to be at peace, just a
strange sensation. The next thing I can recall I was knelling down on a small
dirt road picking flowers and hoping that I didn’t have to go back. As I was
picking flowers I saw 2 people walking up the road towards me and remember
thinking “I hope I don’t have to go back” This was very prevalent throughout my
whole experience. They were wearing brown robes (like a monk) and carrying a
staff, I could not see their face because the hood was hiding it from me. As I
recall they never said anything to me, but I knew I was about to find out if I
had to return. We walked until we came to what appeared to be a very large
house, I entered and before me was what I think was God, or someone who had the
power to decide if I was to return. Then this being told me to “Be Good” and
pointed to my right, as I turned I saw about 5 or 6 round shapes that looked
like planets sitting on top of pedal stools, then I immediately went straight
into one of the objects and again felt the same feeling of moving very fast
until I could see my body on the operating table.
I can
remember this as if it happened yesterday, It was many years before I told
anyone because I thought people would think I was crazy, but I remember seeing a
movie about near death experiences in the 70’s and realized that I wasn’t the
only one. I told only a few people since then and this is the first time ever
writing this down, but I feel it’s important to let people know that death is
not the end, and we should be “Good”. It sounds simple and you would think if it
was God he would of said more, but that is what he said. I’ve also heard that
the brain may do weird thing when you are dying, but I was only 3-4 years old, I
don’t even think I knew the world was round! But I know the truth and have tried
to be a good person, that doesn’t mean I’m perfect, but when I stand in front of
him again the good will outweigh the bad and I hope that will be enough to stay
this time, God bless everyone and do your best to lead a good life and make God
proud of what he created.
Was the
kind of experience difficult to express in words?
Yes I didn't tell anyone except my parents, but It was hard for me to
explain what had happen to me because I was so young.
At the
time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?
Yes I had a operation for "3 enlarged gland" and was told by my mother
afterwards that the doctor said I died, but he was able to save me, but it was
very close.
At what
time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and
alertness?
The whole process, it was very real.
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:
The whole process, it was very real.
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.)?
Yes mainly the colors and detail.
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.)?
Uncertain I don't ever remember me talking I just seemed to
know what was happening to me.
Did you
experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?
Yes
What
emotions did you feel during the experience?
Seeing my mother crying in the hospital was sad, but I felt free, at
peace.
Did you
pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?
Yes It was
tunnel like and I was moving very fast
Did you
see a light?
Uncertain I can't recall, I wasn't in the tunnel very long, but I wasn't
scared.
Did you
meet or see any other beings?
Yes They were wearing brown robes (like a monk) and carrying a staff, I
could not see their face because the hood was hiding it from me. As I recall
they never said anything to me, but I knew I was about to find out if I had to
return.
Did you
experience a review of past events in your life?
No I've always tried to fair and good to people and try to better myself
as a person.
Did you
observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that
could be verified later?
Uncertain The operation happened, I have the scar to prove it, but what
happen to me during the experience cannot be proven, but it did happen.
Did you
see or visit any beautiful or otherwise distinctive locations, levels or
dimensions?
Yes Just a beautiful place, words just can't describe it.
Did you
have any sense of altered space or time?
Uncertain I seemed to have a better sense at the age of 4 when it was
happening then I do now.
Did you
have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?
Yes I knew why I was there and didn't want to go back.
Did you
reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?
Yes It was a large house...sorry that's what it was.
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?
Yes There are times, but I'd rather not talk about that.
Have
you shared this experience with others?
Yes I had to be in my 20's before I told anyone...really only a few people
know. It was received with a look of disbelief, which I completely understand,
maybe that's why I haven't told many people... until now.
Did you
have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience?
No
How did
you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it
happened:
Experience was definitely real I remember waking up in the hospital and my
mother screaming (she's Italian) and I said "I met God".
Were
there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or
significant to you?
I was told to
"Be Good"
How do
you currently view the reality of your experience:
Experience was definitely real It happened and it is something that I
cherish.
Have your
relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience?
Yes
I just try to
be a good person, and get closer to what god wants of me.
Have
your religious beliefs/practices changed specifically as a result of your
experience?
Yes
My relationship
is with God, I have studied Christianity and Islam, but I think above all god
just wants us to be good and make him proud of his creation.
Following the
experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or
substances which reproduced any part of the experience?
No
Is
there anything else you would like to add concerning the experience?
No
matter what faith you follow, believe that there is only one god and do your
best to serve him by helping others. Don't be consumed by money or drugs or your
own self gratification because where we are going it means nothing.
Did the
questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and
comprehensively describe your experience?
Yes yes I
did the best I could
Are
there any other questions we could ask to help you communicate your experience?
No, it was very good.
