Kimberly T NDE

Experience Description

I woke up from surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU), looked at my husband and squeaked out, 'I never dreamed before while under surgery.' He thought that was a strange statement because I dream frequently. When the anesthesia wore off, I was able to tell the whole story. The doctor happened to be at my beside While I told the story to my husband.

Before when I had undergone surgery, it was like going to sleep and then waking up with no knowledge of time having passed. This time was different.

I was suddenly in a hallway. It was as if the walls, ceiling, and floor were made of light. It was as of love was a tangible thing and I literally breathed it in and out. It was the most amazing feeling ever. I suddenly knew where my granny G was, so I started hurrying down the hallway, I was eager to go see her.

Suddenly, I heard someone scream, 'KIM!' I turned around and thought, 'I forgot my kids.' Then, I woke up in ICU.

The doctor's face went white as a sheet. He said that the surgery had been going perfectly. Then for no reason at all, my oxygen dropped to 60 percent, which is brain death. He tried everything to get me back. but nothing was working. Finally, he said that he grabbed my shoulders and screamed, "KIM!" in my face. Then, everything returned to normal.

I know I was on my way to heaven. Had I been allowed to actually see the other side, I don't think I would have wanted to return.

At the time of your experience was there an associated life-threatening event? Yes I was in the middle of a long surgery and was intubated. But for an unknown reason, my oxygen level dropped into the 60s.

Was the experience difficult to express in words? Yes I don't have the words to describe a light that bright, but it didn't hurt my eyes. I don't have words to describe the feeling of love that was present. I do the best I can, but I know it doesn't compare with the reality of it

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? I would say when I realized where granny G was. I just suddenly had the knowledge.

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? More consciousness and alertness than normal. It's hard to explain. I felt like I had understanding that I didn't possess before.

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. Everything was just really sharp and clear.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. The only thing I heard was my name being called by a a loud, booming voice.

Did you see or hear any earthly events that were occurring during a time that your consciousness / awareness was apart from your physical / earthly body? Yes I heard my name being screamed at it was confirmed by the Dr that this was exactly what he did

What emotions did you feel during the experience? I felt euphoria, but then regret when I realized I had forgotten about my children and I knew I had to go back

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? Yes For me, I saw it as a hallway

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes It was brighter than any light I have ever seen but it did not make me squint or shield my eyes.

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

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? Yes I didn't see my granny, but I knew where she was and was on my way to see her.

Did you become aware of past events in your life during your experience? No

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? No

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? No

Did you suddenly seem to understand everything? No

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No

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

Did scenes from the future come to you? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness suggesting that there either is (or is not) continued existence after earthly life (“life after death”)? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness that God or a supreme being either does (or does not) exist? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness that you either did (or did not) exist prior to this lifetime? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness that a mystical universal connection or unity/oneness either does (or does not) exist? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness regarding earthly life’s meaning or purpose? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness regarding earthly life’s difficulties, challenges, or hardships? No

During your experience, did you encounter any specific information / awareness regarding love? No

During your experience, did you encounter any other specific information / awareness that you have not shared in other questions that is relevant to living our earthly lives? No

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge or purpose? No

What occurred during your experience included: Content that was entirely consistent with the beliefs you had at the time of your experience

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.

My experience directly resulted in: Slight changes in my life

Did you have any changes in your values or beliefs after the experience that occurred as a result of the experience? No

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 think that just knowing I will definitely be reunited with people I love after death is reassuring and comforting

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes Immediately, while still in the ICU

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 would probably have thought it was a strange dream if it had not been confirmed by the Doctor.

What do you believe about the reality of your experience at the current time: Experience was definitely real

Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience? No

Have your religious beliefs/spiritual practices changed specifically as a result of your experience? No

Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experience? Yes