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NDERF 628 Bob B NDE 176
https://nderf.org/Experiences/1bob_b_nde.html
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2002
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Bob, a 46-year-old man with no history of illness, experienced multiple pulmonary embolisms on a Saturday morning in October 2002. While getting ready for breakfast, he felt an inner instruction to sit down quietly to avoid alarming his sister. His head felt large, he heard his heartbeat in a decrescendo rhythm, and his vision changed from orange glow to bright white as he floated out of his body.
From above, Bob observed his body slumped forward on a chair. He was surrounded by warm, bright summer sunshine-like light that felt wonderful beyond words. Despite concerns for his disabled sister who needed his care, he initially wanted to stay in this joyful state. Realizing that staying longer would prevent his return, his vision returned and he was back in his body, struggling to breathe with hyperventilation. The following Monday, doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs, arms, and head. The pulmonary specialist was amazed Bob survived, calling it "usually catastrophic." Bob was dubbed "the guy who cheated death" by multiple doctors. Testing revealed he had Factor V Leiden, a genetic blood disorder. --- Biblical Summary --- Biblical elements: The experience includes several elements consistent with biblical accounts - out-of-body experience with clear observation of his physical body, encounter with divine light described as warm and peaceful, awareness of a boundary between life and death, and concern for family responsibilities. The sense of choice about returning aligns with biblical concepts of divine sovereignty working with human will. Unbiblical elements: None identified. The experience contains no references to reincarnation, occult practices, or concepts that contradict biblical teaching. Bob maintained awareness of a higher power throughout the experience.
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Multiple pulmonary embolisms, blood clots in lungs, arms and head - usually catastrophic per doctor
Clear out-of-body observation of own body, warm light experience, awareness of choice to return
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