Florence C NDE

Experience Description

I went to my obstetrician for a fever. I was also 6 months pregnant with my first child. The doctor saw me on his off hours and ran bloodwork. Within a few minutes, he told me that my white blood count was above 40,000. He suspected a ruptured bowel or appendix. Within 45 minutes, I was admitted to the hospital being prepped for surgery. The operating rooms were full. My doctor had called in a specialist, since surgery would require the monitoring of my child and retention in the uterus. Since this was an urgent procedure, the surgery was done in an actual hospital library that had been set up to perform the procedure.

It turns out that my appendix had ruptured. The good news was that I was able to remain pregnant for the next 7 days. The bad news was that I became septic. Due to the abdominal cavity being infected, a C-section could not be performed. There was pus oozing from my incision. I delivered my daughter vaginally, with great difficulty. My daughter was ill, premature, and sent to the NICU.

During the following days, my infection was unable to be suppressed. I was in and out of consciousness and don't recall everything that took place, during that time. My parents were flying in, from New York, due to the critical nature of my condition. They would not arrive for the next two days.

One afternoon, I recall a nurse placing a plastic blanket over my body. It was an ice blanket, which I had never heard of. My temperature was uncontrolled and had reached 106 degrees, the last I recall. The ice blanket was intended to prevent any increase in fever as rising above 106 would risk brain damage. There were suction devices draining fluid from my abdomen. I was in a great deal of pain.

I drifted out of consciousness, that afternoon. I opened my eyes and found my mother and father standing over the hospital bed. But, they were young. They appeared to be in their early thirties. At the time, my parents were in their early sixties. I remember telling my mom how pretty she was. She wiped sweat away from my forehead. Then, I peeked over the hospital bed and looked at the floor. It was an old black and white laminate flooring that appeared worn. I remember thinking that it wasn't the same floor that I recalled. My dad told me it was time to go, now. He and my mom each slowly pushed the hospital bed towards the door, which exits the room. The door was also old, and not the same door that I recalled. As we got closer to the door, I heard voices, outside the room. There was one, strong, Male voice and a bunch of other less pronounced, murmuring voices. The Male voice was in control and told the others to keep quiet. I remember him saying that I was almost there. The other voices excitedly whispered. As we got closer to the door, I could see bleachers against the wall. I peeked around the door. The people were different-sized balls of light. They changed shape, as if they moved when they spoke. The big Male ball of light had everyone keep quiet. As my parents were navigating to get the bed out of the doorway, they bumped the door and it shut with an audible sound. I heard a wave of disappointment from the beings in the hallway. When the door shut, I was enraged at my parents. This was not a common emotion as I don't recall my feeling such intense anger towards them before. Wanting to yell at my parents, I looked up at them.

Instead of seeing my parents, there were nurses all over me. I was stripped naked and one big Female nurse was pushing on my chest. I had coded. The nurses wrapped me in warming blankets because I had gone so long without function that my temperature dropped from 106 to 97 degrees. I don't know how long that took. I eventually recovered, following some setbacks.

My daughter survived after several months of hospital care. My parents arrived the day following this incident. I was still mad at them for something that they had no role in. I can't say how that changed me other than the fact that I am not afraid of death. I know that I will feel great peace and hope to see those beings again, because I know they will be happy.

Background Information:

Gender: Female

Date NDE Occurred: September 6, 1987

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? Yes Illness Clinical death (cessation of breathing or heart function) I was septic following surgery for a ruptured appendix. I was also pregnant with my first child.

Did you feel separated from your body? No

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 norma. I had been quite ill. There was so much brain fog that I didn't feel like myself. During this experience my sight and all other senses were enhanced with no negative emotions.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? I would say at the middle of this experience.

Were your thoughts speeded up? No

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? Time seemed to go faster or slower than usual. It felt as if what I experienced was happening in slow motion.

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. As I previously stated, my vision was sharp and crystal clear, as never before.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. My hearing was heightened, since I remember the sound of the hospital door closing and it sounded like a sonic boom.

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 (or alive) beings? No

Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? No

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes The crowd that was set to greet me were animated balls of light.

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

What emotions did you feel during the experience? Mostly excited anticipation that I was going somewhere welcoming. Then I felt intense anger at the door closing, knowing I wasn't going to get there.

Did you have a feeling of peace or pleasantness? Incredible peace or pleasantness

Did you have a feeling of joy? Happiness

Did you feel a sense of harmony or unity with the universe? No

Did you suddenly seem to understand everything? No

Did scenes from your past come back to you? No I felt that I had been in that old, worn-down hospital room before.

Did scenes from the future come to you? No

Did you come to a border or point of no return? I came to a barrier that I was not permitted to cross; or was sent back against my will. The door seemed to shut, by accident. I was very angry.

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Christian- Catholic Raised Roman Catholic. Non-practicing, at the time.

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? No

What is your religion now? No comment

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 felt like I had been in that old hospital room before.

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Uncertain I can't vocalize what my values or beliefs were, prior.

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? I encountered a definite being, or a voice clearly of mystical or unearthly origin. The crowd of beings, sitting on a bleacher in the hallway of the hospital were not people; but were sentient and communicative. There was a large, Male being in control of the other smaller beings.

Did you see deceased or religious spirits? 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? No

During your experience, did you gain information about the existence of God? No

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? Yes Not so much love. But, that crowd of beings was excited that I was arriving soon.

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Moderate changes in my life. My memory of this event is as if it was a normal thing that happened to me, because it was so real.

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? No

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? Yes Overall, I guess it doesn't sound like much of a story. I worry about that.

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. The sound of that door closing still gives me a rage response.

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Yes Honestly, it has nothing to do with this NDE. The length of such a history and its details are quite extensive. My friends and family take it for granted. I do not share most of the experiences with others, nor do I generally claim to others that I have such abilities. It is as natural to me and my family and friends as any other character trait is to most people.

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes Right away, with my child's father.

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

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real

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

Are there any other questions that we could ask to help you communicate your experience? It seems fine.

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