Experience description:
I was laying in
bed alone and afraid for my life. about an hour prior a strange car had stopped
in front of my house and turned its headlights off. I felt my late husband
laying beside me, holding me, comforting me and reassuring me that he was taking
care of me even though he was no longer with me. an unexplainable peace came
over me
Did you sense an awareness or
presence of the deceased without actually seeing, hearing, feeling or smelling
them ? Yes
Did you hear the deceased or
hear something associated with the deceased?
No
Did you feel a touch or
experience any physical contact from the deceased?
Yes
Where and how were
you touched? arms around me,
holding me for comfort and support
Was the touch
familiar? yes
Was anything
communicated by the touch? comfort and support
Is there any
possibility what you felt was from any other source present in your surroundings
at the time of your experience?
no
Did you see the deceased?
No
Did you smell a distinct
smell, fragrance or odor associated with the deceased?
No
How long did the
experience last? 15 min
Was the beginning and end
of the experience gradual or more sudden?
gradual
Could you sense the emotions
or mood of the deceased? very concerned and scared for me, he knew i needed his presence to
become calm and think clearly again
Describe:
very concerned and scared for me, he knew i needed his presence to become calm
and think clearly again
Your beliefs currently
regarding your fear of death:
Not fearful
How do you currently view the
reality of your experience: Experience was definitely real
Describe in detail your
feelings/emotions during the experience:
calm, comforted, loved, reassured
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 felt better knowing my dead husband is still with me, watching over me, caring
for me and loving me
Did the experience give you
any spiritual understandings such as life, death, afterlife, God, etc.?
Uncertain
Describe:
I would like to know more about the afterlife. my feelings are based solely on
this one experience.
Was the experience dream like
in any way? No
Has the experience
affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices etc.? Career
choices? I am a better person
all around for having had this experience.
Have you
shared this experience with others?
No
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?
comfort, peace, joy, love
What was
the best and worst part of your experience?
feeling the presence of my deceased husband in such a real way was definitely
the best part...nothing was bad about it.
Is there
anything else you would like to add regarding your experience?
no
Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience?
No
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