Ginny E Probable NDE

Experience Description

I had just finished breast cancer treatment, and it was my twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Throughout my life, I had done many things I knew were wrong and was not always following the Ten Commandments. I had even toyed with the devil and had terrible, vivid dreams of him and of hell. I always rejected Satan and was extremely afraid of him. Just prior to the accident, I was trying to be good, but was struggling.

When we came to the park, we had planned to go boating down the river, but the river was too low, so we decided to go horseback riding. Just prior to that, we had a picnic on the mountain. I experienced extreme dizziness and a strong urge to jump off. I was not depressed or suicidal, but it was almost an external feeling I experienced. I strongly rejected it.

After that, we went to the stable and they assigned horses to us. For the first time in my riding career, they gave us helmets and told me to keep my horse away from the other horses. As we were riding, my horse kept inching toward the horse in front of me. Finally, that horse kicked him in the nose. My horse reared up and fell right on top of me. At least, that is what I was told. Otherwise, it could have been the blow from the cold ground that caused my hip and back to break.

While on the ground, I was aware of my surroundings. I was gratefully in a very pleasant place. There was light, but most of all, it was just so pleasant. I heard my son and husband calling me, but I did not want to wake up. Finally and quickly, I woke up.

Amazingly, though the ground was extremely cold and I was in extreme pain, I was able to handle it. This was interesting because, before the accident, I was a complainer and would always let my husband know when I was uncomfortable. I began saying the Lord’s Prayer, but often I could not remember the words, though I knew them very well. Then I began counting and just thinking about Almighty God and Jesus and thanking God for the accident.

It was a very long time before help came in the woods. They had to find a way into that remote area, but I remained calm. Finally, I was transported to the hospital. The doctor suggested I not have surgery, and my long years of successful recovery began.

Because of this experience, I have changed a lot. I regard this experience as my purgatory for all the things I did in my past, and I began a new spiritual life. Now when I go to Mass, I wonder why people are not smiling and praising God for allowing us to be there. I participate completely in the Mass, singing and praising God, praying along with the priest and praying as often as I can. I thank God and Jesus for being there, and I thank Him for coming to me in the Eucharist. I try to go to Mass daily now, though it took me until now to appreciate it as much as I do.

I only wish more people in Mass would smile. There is no reason to be so glum. I hope my experience helps others to love God more and appreciate His wonders.

Background Information:

Gender: Female

Date of NDE: 1995

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? Uncertain
I know that I was aware of where I was. I was on the ground & the horse had ran away, but I was in such a pleasant place that when my husband & son called me to wake up I said I do not want to wake up. I only saw light, but I felt so much peace & love that that is where I wanted to he. When I woke up all the extreme pain & extremeness of the cold ground came roaring back, but amazingly I was calm & ready and willing to accept it. I even felt this was a good thing since I had done so many things I was not proud of that I felt it was like my own reparation for my sins.

How do you consider the content of your experience? Entirely pleasant

Did you feel separated from your body? I lost awareness of my body

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? Most of the time
It was not unusual

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness? Normal consciousness and alertness

Were your thoughts speeded up? Faster than usual

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? Time seemed to go faster or slower than usual
It was slower than usual

Were your senses more vivid than usual? More vivid than usual

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience I just knew what was happening

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience I heard my son & my husband calling me repeatedly, but I did not want to wake up it was too pleasant, without pain or coldness

Did you seem to be aware of things going on elsewhere? No

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? No

Did you see any beings in your experience? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased beings? No

Did you see or feel surrounded by a brilliant light? An unusually bright light

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes
Just beautiful light

Did you seem to enter another world? No

What emotions did you feel during the experience? Joy, gratefulness

Did you have a feeling of peace or pleasantness? Relief or calmness

Did you have a feeling of joy? Incredible joy

Did you feel a sense of harmony or unity with the universe? I felt no longer in conflict with nature

Did you suddenly understand everything? Everything about myself or others
I was aware this was for me to come closer to God

Did scenes from your past come back? No

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No

Did you come to a border or point of no return? No

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Christian- Catholic
I had been struggling with my faith & had done many things I was not proud of. Previously I had toyed with the devil & had dreams about him though I always rejected him. I knew he was there & did not want to do anymore things to offend My God. Prior to the accident I was on a high hill with my family & I experienced a very strong desire to jump, though I never wanted to or believe I would have. At the time we were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary & I had just completed treatment for breast cancer. The experience occurred while horse back riding at Black Water Falls. We were on a trail ride in Sept. & the horse reared up & fell on me. I broke my hip U my back.

Have your religious practices changed? Yes

What is your religion now? Christian- Catholic
I am more of a believer than I have ever been. As the years pass, I am so grateful to Almighty God for my accident though it took many years to recover & now I am fully recovered. This experience changed me completely. I am now more aware of others feelings, care more & want only to follow what Almighty God wants me to do, though sometime I do not & regret it. I find that God is helping me all the time Finding my keys, helping me avoid accidents, stopping the occasional severe pain in my legs when I ask, & just daily help from Him.

Did your experience include features consistent with your earthly beliefs? Content that was entirely consistent with the beliefs you had at the time of your experience
I was aware of my beliefs, but just knew I was meant to practice them now

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes
I am trying to learn as much about God & what He wants of me & trying to understand my role in His Universe

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any beings who previously lived on earth who are described by name in religions (for example: Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, etc.)? No

During your experience, did you gain information about premortal existence? No

During your experience, did you gain information about universal connection or oneness? Yes
I knew God was there

During your experience, did you gain information about the existence of God? Yes
I know He was helping me & was close to me

Concerning our Earthly lives other than Religion:

During your experience, did you gain special knowledge or information about your purpose? No

During your experience, did you gain information about the meaning of life? No

During your experience, did you gain information about an afterlife? No

Did you gain information about how to live our lives? No

During your experience, did you gain information about life's difficulties, challenges and hardships? No

During your experience, did you gain information about love? No

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Large changes in my life
I am a more kind & caring person & believe we are part of God's Plan

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? Yes
I am closer to my family & friends & everyone in the world

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? No

How accurately do you remember the experience in comparison to other life events that occurred around the time of the experience? I remember the experience more accurately than other life events that occurred around the time of the experience
I still remember the pleasantness & the feeling of peace. I also remember the cold ground & the extreme pain, though I could handle it now.

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? No

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? I was without pain, & I was so pleasant at the time. I now know God is with me always

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes
At first I did not tell anyone but now when people question God I tell them about it. I also want people to smile when praising God & participate fully in the Mass I pray often.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? No

What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? Experience was definitely real
I was grateful it happened & I am still very grateful

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real
I thank Almighty God for this & His help every day in the small things & the large things. My husband had Alzheimer's so without Him I would not be able to go on.

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? No

Did the questions asked and information that you provided accurately and comprehensively describe your experience? Yes
I think I have been as honest as I can.

Anything else to add? Nothing. Though my grandchildren come close