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NDERF 1642 Jackie M NDE 21825
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1jackie_m_nde.html
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Jackie M experienced a near-death event in April 1989 during a miscarriage with severe hemorrhaging at home. She was passing large blood clots and became progressively weaker until she could barely walk a few steps without resting. Her mother had called a friend named Mary who had experienced miscarriages to provide support. While attempting to reach the bathroom with great difficulty, Jackie felt lightheaded and feverish with a sudden temperature spike. Sitting on the toilet with Mary nearby, she tried twice to raise her arm and call Mary's name but lacked the strength, though she managed to speak her name.
Jackie then experienced an out-of-body state where she looked down on herself from above, observing herself on the toilet with Mary squatting in front of her. She described the sensation as being like a rubber band stretched out, with herself as that stretched band. The scene appeared frozen in time with neither person moving, and she couldn't hear anything. Remarkably, the viewing distance seemed greater than physically possible - as if looking down from a second floor despite living in a trailer with ten-foot ceilings. During this experience, Jackie felt God's presence with her. She distinctly sensed she had a choice to "let go" and go with Him or stay behind. The decision was entirely hers, and either choice would be acceptable to Him. She felt absolute peace without any fear. However, she couldn't let go, thinking primarily of her mother and not wanting to leave her. The instant she decided not to let go, she felt like the rubber band snapped back and she returned to her body. Mary began yelling for Jackie's mother, and they took her to the hospital. Her mother later reported the doctor said if they had waited even an hour longer, Jackie might not have survived due to blood loss. Throughout the ordeal and afterward, Jackie maintained a peaceful certainty that she would be alright, knowing that if she were meant to die, it would have already happened. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: This experience strongly aligns with biblical teachings. The presence of God offering a choice reflects His respect for human free will while maintaining sovereignty. The absolute peace in God's presence echoes Philippians 4:7 about peace surpassing understanding. The rubber band sensation of the soul separating from the body aligns with Ecclesiastes 12:7 about the spirit returning to God. Her love for her mother keeping her earthbound reflects biblical principles about family bonds and responsibilities. The certain knowledge of God's presence and His acceptance of either decision demonstrates the personal relationship with the divine described throughout scripture. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no elements contradicting biblical teaching. There is no mention of reincarnation, universal salvation, occult practices, or new age concepts. The experience strengthened her faith and gave her peace about death while maintaining biblical perspectives.
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Severe hemorrhaging from miscarriage, doctor confirmed life-threatening blood loss
Out-of-body observation of self and Mary, but no verification of details
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