[My2Cents]

I believe it. I have no way to prove this, but from hearing the stories of friends who were with loved ones at the very end of their lives, I believe that before the body gives up its last breath in death, the soul and spirit of a person have already moved on to the next life. But there is clearly a moment when the person is suspended between this world and the next. I have heard of people who even after being in a coma, rose up on their beds and exclaimed the beauty of something, some place, that only they could see. People have called out in greeting to loved ones, long dead. The mother of a friend of mine, dying of cancer, described seeing Jesus, that He was on a field of grass with a crowd of others, and was calling her to come dance with Him.

What can explain the sudden rush of life back into a person's body that has been whithered-away by disease and the process of death? Why do many people have a vision of paradise as they breathe their last? How was it that Ronald Reagan came out of what was very likely a coma, and had one brief moment of recognition and connection with his wife before he left this earth? I think it's because they already have one foot in heaven

[Howlin]

Just before my sister died, when I would go into her room, I had the distinct impression she was "seeing" things that I couldn't see; at times, it was like I had to "call" her back to me, you know what I mean? I do believe she was in between.

[Tamzee]

I think it's because they already have one foot in heaven

I agree. It's what I thought when I first heard the family yesterday stating this happened. What a gift for both Ronald and Nancy to have one more moment together spiritually until they meet again in heaven.

[b9]

Oh, I totally believe this!
My sister's gramma-in-law actually came back to her senses and recognized everyone just before she passed, after years of suffering from Alzheimer's.

I'm thrilled to learn of this story.
Thank you so much for the ping.

[Mo1]

I think it's because they already have one foot in heaven

I agree .. and also think this will give Nancy some comfort in knowing her Ronny is in peace and back to his old self.

My mother had Alzheimer's also and it is a terrible thing to watch as they slowly lose their mind and there isn't a thing you can do to help.

I miss my mother terribly, but knowing she is in peace with my father and her family in heaven with God, gives me some comfort

[PleaseNoMore]

Oh how I agree with you. When my grandmother was dying after suffering from years of Alzheimer's, she opened her eyes and was as lucid as any person without the disease. Before she took her last breath she looked me in the eyes and said, "I see Wesley and he is so handsome. I see Jesus." Then she smiled a beautiful smile and breathed her last. Only the nurse and I were there with her and we both rejoiced at her release. Wesley was my father who had passed prior to her passing. My grandmother had not spoken for over a year and the only sounds she had made were grunts and such.

When my father was dying of cancer 4 years prior to my grandmother's passing he was was comatose for the last week of his life. When we knew the end was near we called my brother in. My mom, my brother and I were around his bed praying and singing hymns. At one point I leaned down and whispered to him, "Daddy, you can go now. We will be alright. We will take care of mama." He opened his eyes and looked at me and moved his lips as if to say "thank you" and with that he was gone.

I believe in "last moment miracles" because I believe that God allows those in Him to be comforted in dying by giving them a glimpse of what is to come for them. I believe that He allows these thngs to happen and to be shared with us being left behind to give us hope and to witness of His goodness and glory.

"We do not grieve as those who have no hope..."

[RadioAstronomer]

I witnessed the same thing with my grandfather.

[Wolfstar]

In his last moment he taught me that there is nothing stronger than love ...

Thanks for the ping to this thread, M2C. The one thing I absolutely know above all else is that the bond of love survives death. It's the only thing we take with us when we leave life behind.