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NDERF 1301 Ray V NDE 3345
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1ray_v_nde.html
2007
2007-06-01
2007
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Ray experienced a severe car accident resulting in 12 fractures including broken ribs, neck, shoulder, arm, pelvis and sacrum, plus head trauma and internal injuries including punctured liver and diaphragm. He was life-flighted to San Antonio hospital and spent 15 days in coma, 21 days in ICU, and 54 days total hospitalized.
During his experience, he walked outside looking at himself without initially recognizing it was him. A warm, caressing light surrounded him with no fear, want, or pain - the best feeling he ever had with unprecedented peace. He saw his paternal grandfather in heaven on horseback, who had saddled a beautiful solid white horse for him. Though his grandfather didn't speak, Ray knew the horse was for him. He felt the presence of other familiar beings who were happy to see him, like being at a party gathering to go somewhere. Two weeks after returning home, he passed out from a burst blood vessel in his frontal lobe and briefly experienced the same peaceful feeling again. The experience eliminated his fear of death and strengthened his Christian faith, leading him to read the Bible more and appreciate the preciousness of life. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: Encounter with deceased grandfather in heaven aligns with biblical concepts of conscious existence after death. The heavenly realm with peaceful atmosphere matches biblical descriptions. The prepared white horse could symbolize purity and divine preparation. The warm light suggests divine presence. Increased Bible reading and strengthened Christian faith demonstrate spiritual growth. The sense of divine timing in his return reflects God's sovereignty. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience maintains consistency with Christian beliefs about heaven, deceased believers, and divine encounters.
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Severe trauma with 15-day coma, life-flight required
Saw grandfather and heavenly scene but no verified earthly observations
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