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NDERF 290 Carlene W NDE 773
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1carlene_w_nde.html
1990
1990-12-03
2003
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In December 1990, Carlene was found in a coma from mosquito-borne encephalitis of the brain and briefly died. During this time, she traveled through a black tunnel toward a circle of bright golden light, experiencing indescribable peacefulness. She wanted to remain in that complete peace, knowing it was heaven. She saw her deceased grandmother and daughter Becky, feeling relief that they were alright. She also encountered a friend who had supposedly committed suicide. Despite the overwhelming peace, she could hear her living family and daughters talking to her, expressing their need for her to return. Torn between the perfect peace and her family's needs, she chose to come back to help them. She emerged from the coma when her daughters were allowed into her room, after doctors had tried everything else. The experience ended her mourning for her deceased daughter and gave her certainty about heaven's existence.
--- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The tunnel and bright light imagery, encountering deceased loved ones in a peaceful heavenly realm, and the conscious choice to return for family all align with biblical NDE accounts. The golden light and overwhelming peace correspond to biblical descriptions of God's presence and heaven. Her increased faith and knowledge of heaven's existence reflects spiritual transformation. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience appears consistent with biblical concepts of heaven and the afterlife, including the presence of loved ones who have passed and the continuation of consciousness after death.
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Moderate Evidence
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Encephalitis causing coma with brief clinical death
Saw deceased grandmother, daughter, and friend; recognized heaven; heard family calling
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