A woman has revealed what heaven is really like after being on the brink of death four different times throughout her life.
Sharon Milliman believes it’s a “miracle” that she’s still here today.
The published author has suffered two life-threatening health complications, being seconds away from drowning and being struck by lightning while on the phone with a friend.
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Though it appears death can’t wait to pay her a visit, the 62-year-old has fought back each time.
Now, she’s sharing her experience of the “other side” and what heaven is really like.
“I felt my spirit leave my body and [suddenly] I was hovering over it,” the public speaker told Need To Know.
“Then, I saw a beautiful, radiant light descending towards me; it enveloped me in a warm, comforting embrace.
“As [the light] approached, it seemed to expand, and in that moment, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace, compelling me to surrender to it.
“I was swept through clouds of pink and gold, before entering a garden.
“There, to my astonishment, stood my two younger brothers who had passed.
“They walked with me through this wonderful place, guiding me toward a city of marble and gold.
“Stood before me was a large podium which rested a giant gold book titled ‘The Book of Life’ with an ancient language written inside.
“All the colours were rich, the sounds of laughter were vibrant and the smell of wildflowers was intense; it left me in a state of awe.”
Sharon, from West Virginia, US, says there were halls filled with mentors and teachers guiding souls on their spiritual quests; along with a banquet of luxurious foods.
But there was an important message waiting for her.
She said: “I felt no fear or shock as it was revealed to me that I had passed from the real world.
“In this realm, I was still myself and my identity remained, but I was filled with a glowing radiance.
“I was home.
“I had a review of my entire life flash before me in the blink of an eye, before learning the truth.
“A male voice said to me: ‘What you put out into the universe will come back to you.’
“I learned that the choices we make, the thoughts we think and the words we speak all ripple outward and return to us, like a boomerang of our own making.
“At that moment, I was reborn with a journey ahead of me filled with transformation and self-discovery that would alter my course.
“If I’m honest, I didn’t want to come back – but I knew my time wasn’t up yet.”
Sharon had her first near-death experience when she was just 13.
Sharon said: “I was with my mum who had taken me to swimming lessons.
“But suddenly, I forgot how to swim and started sinking deeper into the bottom of the pool.
“Panic set in as I struggled against the surface, quickly sinking and inhaling water.
“I remember the reaction around me was total chaos as I laid 10ft under water.
“I felt neither pain, nor fear, as I lay there quiet, unmoving, and no longer breathing.
“I was able to see and hear everything happening around the pool, though, through my spirit floating above me.
“Lifeguards jumped in and pulled me to the side, while others lifted me out and started performing CPR.
“It was very touch-and-go, but then I regained my breath.
“I was so afraid of what had happened, that all I wanted was to go home, and so I never went swimming ever again.
“But this experience was only a test run for what was about to come.”
In 2005, at 43, she called up her friend for an afternoon chat while sitting on her front porch steps.
Though the weather was bad, the mum thought seeking shelter would be safe – but the decision almost cost her life.
She said: “I saw a lightning flash and suddenly, a silver bolt snaked down from the sky and hit my right arm.
“I screamed as I felt an agonising burning and searing pain while my heart stopped, before my spirit, once again, was peeled from my body.
“My body was lying dead at the base of the charred stairs and as I floated, I found myself back in heaven.
“My daughter arrived right after the strike and brought me back to consciousness.
“I was so confused as I tried to figure out my surroundings, but then I spotted the phone, which was burnt and blackened.
“Drenched in sweat and unable to move, paramedics soon arrived and I was rushed to hospital, where extensive tests were carried out.
“It was found I had a right blockage in my heart and due to being struck, had developed a seizure disorder.
“I thought the worst had happened, but I was totally wrong.”
In November 2016, the mum suffered a bowel obstruction and had to undergo emergency surgery – though she ended up aspirating on the breathing tube and again, found herself in the realms of heaven.
Her fourth near-death experience came in 2017 after having an adverse reaction to seizure medication, which caused her to stop breathing.
She rose up out of her body and found herself amongst the stars and planets, where there was no sense of time.
Suddenly, her spirit was “vacuumed” back into her body as oxygen was fed back into her lungs.
Although she’s bounced back each time, Sharon’s life has been greatly affected; not only physically, but spiritually, too.
She added: “I have a blockage in my heart and often suffer from seizures on a weekly basis.
“Which poses a risk of its own, as I’ve had head traumas more times than I can count.
“I also have severe post-traumatic migraine syndrome.
“I believe each near-death experience was an act and gift from god, though.
“Because of this, I have been given the strength and the understanding of why things happen in my life.
“And I know how to overcome any storms.
“During my times in heaven, I was also greeted by a beagle puppy, whom I didn’t recognise.
“As I returned and told my daughter about the experience, she said that the very same day, a beagle had died on our road – and this answered the question as to whether our pets go to heaven; they most certainly do.
“I’ve also had visits from Jesus on multiple occasions, who comes to remind me that I’m never alone and that I don’t need to be afraid.
“They’ve absolutely helped me with my life overall and I wouldn’t change a thing.
“I avoid having another one by praying, but if it should happen again, I’m no longer fearful of dying.
“It’s such a beautiful thing and when the time does come, I’ll be ready and waiting to finally embrace the other side fully.”
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