Ispectrum Magazine Ispectrum Magazine #11 | Page 26

M.M. Would you say that you are a different person since your NDE episode? In what sense? I would like to think I was a “good” person before my NDE, so I hope I have not outwardly changed dramatically, but I have certainly experienced a profound internal change. The reality of God, of life after death, and of the truth of all of God’s promises changes the way I experience every moment of every day. I live in a state of gratitude and prayer – that is, constantly giving thanks and listening for where God is leading me. I always try to say “yes” to where I think I am being led rather than findings the many reasons and ways to say “no”. I accept not always knowing the answer to the questions of “Why…?” trusting that God has a plan for each person that is one of hope and that beauty comes from all things. I try to always reflect God’s love and to see God’s beauty in other people. I am still a very 25 organized person and plan for the future, but I hold on to my plans loosely, knowing that God may have different plans for my life.