Experience description:
I am walking and
I see my cousin Michael with both of our deceased grandparents, it is as if they
have escorted him back to me. I am so excited to see him and see that he is
alright and healthy looking, however he seems annoyed and my grandparents do
too. I pull on the sleeve of his shirt and say "Tell me tell me what is it like,
what is it like?" He scowls down at me crosses his arms in front of his chest
and with a harrumph says "It's different" I am so relieved that he is okay and
that he is with grandma and grandpa that I am not at all upset that he is
perturbed with me.
Did you sense an awareness or
presence of the deceased without actually seeing, hearing, feeling or smelling
them ? No
Did you hear the deceased or
hear something associated with the deceased?
Yes
Describe:
I heard him say "It's different"
Did the voice or
sound seem to originate externally, or outside of you, inside of you, or did you
not hear a voice or sound but had a knowing of what was communicated?
He spoke the words to me. I saw his lips move.
If you heard a
voice or sound, was it similar or dissimilar to the voice or sound the deceased
made when they were alive?
Exactly the same voice I would know it anywhere
How clearly did you
hear the deceased? Perfectly
Is there any
possibility that what you heard was from any other source in the surroundings at
the time of your experience? No
Was there any
possible impairment to your hearing at the time of the experience?
No
Did you feel a touch or
experience any physical contact from the deceased?
No
Did you see the deceased?
Yes
Describe the
appearance of the deceased:
He was well dressed, casual, well groomed and not as thin as he was when he
passed, he looked his healthiest.
How clearly did the
deceased appear? Very clearly
How much of the
deceased did you see? All of
the deceased
Did the deceased
appear or not appear to be the age at which they died?
Appeared to be the age he died at.
How healthy did the
deceased appear to be?
Extremely healthy. He was painfully thin when he died and a chalky color gray
Is there any
possibility what you saw was from any other source present in your surroundings
at the time of your experience? No
Did you smell a distinct
smell, fragrance or odor associated with the deceased?
No
How long did the
experience last? About three minutes
Was the beginning and end
of the experience gradual or more sudden?
Beginning was sudden and so was the finish
Could you sense the emotions
or mood of the deceased? He was upset with me and annoyed.
Describe:
He was upset with me and annoyed.
Did the deceased give you
information you did not previously know?
No
How do you currently view the
reality of your experience: Experience was definitely real
Describe in detail your
feelings/emotions during the experience:
Excited, elated, ecstatic, happy, joyous.
What other
attitudes and beliefs about your experience do you currently have:
Joy
Was there any emotional
healing in any way following the experience?
Yes
Describe: I couldn't wait to tell my Aunt and Uncle and Mike's
brothers about it.
Did the experience give you
any spiritual understandings such as life, death, afterlife, God, etc.?
Yes
Describe:
When Mike made a promise he kept it no matter what the circumstances. Before he
died he had paid off all his credit card bills and did not owe one red cent to
anyone. This is how conscientious he was. He did not want to burden anyone and
wanted no family in fighting so he asked me to be his executrix, feeling that no
feelings would be hurt among his sister in laws and brothers and knowing that I
would do the right thing by him and the family.
Have you ever made a death compact? Yes
Describe: I
made a compact with Mike to come to me and let me know he made it okay and was
alright.
Did you meet or see any other
beings other than the deceased?
Yes
Describe:
My grandparents were there. They were silent and didn't speak but their
expressions showed them to be annoyed and impatient.
Did you
have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?
Yes
Describe:
I knew that these were three significant relatives whom I loved dearly and
always will and to see them all together like that, even just to reassure me was
quite comforting.
Did you have any changes
of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?
Yes
Describe:
Now I am certain that we go on. Absolutely
Has the
experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices etc.?
Career choices? I try to be
loving and caring to all persons and not be judgmental and keep my patience.
Have you
shared this experience with others?
Yes
Describe:
My relatives smiled and I think found comfort too.
Have you shared this
experience formally or informally with any other researcher or web site?
No
What emotions/feelings did you experience following your experience?
I felt relief and less grief stricken, although I miss
Mike every day of my life, I know we will meet again.
What was
the best and worst part of your experience?
Best part seeing him healthy again and with two grandparents who loved him.
Worst part, he seemed in such a hurry and frenzied state as if he couldn't stay
very long but had come out of obligation.
Is there
anything else you would like to add regarding your experience?
As he promised he came to me in my dream, I have since
seen him two more times in my dreams and he is laughing and joking and making
wisecracks, up to his old tricks.
Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?
Yes
Describe:
I really have unshakeable faith now.
Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life,
medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?
No
Did the questions asked and information you provided
accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?
Yes