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NDERF 1397 Joy B NDE 247
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1joy_b_nde.html
1997
1997-01-28
2007
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Medical Context: Joy suffered two cardiac arrests on consecutive days in January 1997. The first occurred in the hospital on January 27th with five minutes of resuscitation. The second, more serious arrest happened January 28th during an arteriogram when she apparently had an allergic reaction to the dye. A blood clot caused gangrene in her left hand, which miraculously healed without amputation or antibiotics after her NDE.
Core Experience: During the second arrest, Joy saw herself floating in a gigantic bubble of light above the operating table with dimly lit room below. She encountered God in brilliant light, whose calm voice offered her a choice to stay or return. God said her work on earth was unfinished and she was needed more there than in heaven. When she chose to return for her family, God touched her left hand. Veridical Observations: Joy observed medical staff around the table during her arrest. While floating downward, she witnessed a father holding a dying child with the mother crying nearby, later moving to another room removing a gown. She saw the little boy floating upward in a bubble like hers, smiling and playing. Her family later confirmed they had met a family whose little boy died during Joy's coma, matching her description exactly. Aftermath: Joy remained in coma for twelve days. Her gangrenous hand healed completely without antibiotics, astounding doctors who had planned amputation. The blockage cleared "on its own" with daily healing documented in photographs. The doctor, a medical professor, said she was the sickest patient he'd seen survive. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience powerfully demonstrates biblical themes including direct encounter with God in unapproachable light (1 Timothy 6:16), divine sovereignty over life and death decisions, God's personal care shown through touching her hand for healing, divine purpose and mission for earthly life, miraculous healing defying medical explanation like biblical healings, and witnessing a child's joyful transition to heaven. The boy's happiness in death reflects Jesus' teaching about children and the kingdom of heaven. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience aligns completely with biblical theology, demonstrating God's sovereignty, miraculous healing power, divine purpose for life, and the reality of heaven for believers including children.
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Witnessed dying boy later confirmed by family, miraculous hand healing documented
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