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My Near Death Experience by Susie Carter

In 1995 I had my first near death experience. My doctors tell me I am a miracle just to be alive. My guardian angels were sure with me then. I had a blood clot that traveled and certainly did all kinds of damage along the way. The doctors called my family in many times and told them I would not survive. I was in the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville for two months. One month of that time I was in a coma and on full life support. I went into complete kidney failure, liver failure and lung failure. Later the doctor told me that people that have the problem I had just don't survive. He said he had never seen anyone that had such a strong will to live as I do. God sent his angels to watch over me. While in a coma I kept having the same nightmare over and over. I thought people were trying to kill me, I kept running and trying to hide from them. I think my angels were showing me a very gray area. I was on dialysis three times a week and was told I would have to remain on it the rest of my life. God had other plans, after two months of dialysis my kidneys started functioning again on their own. My doctors were amazed, again my angels were with me. When waking up from the Coma the first thing I remember was being embraced by the wonderful warm, glowing feeling of pure love. I heard a voice telling me I was being sent back to get my life in order, and I would be here a little longer. That was the best feeling I have ever had in my life. It was just pure love embracing me. God and his angels at work again. Just always remember in your darkest hours, your time of need, you are never alone. We all have guardian angels sent to protect us.
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In 1996 I developed another blood clot in my left forearm and almost lost some fingers because of it. They removed the artery from my left leg and put it in my left arm. My guardian angels were with me then too. One short year later, I developed pneumonia and again had another near death experience. I was back at UT hospital in Knoxville, TN in ICU in a coma, and back on life support. Again God and my angels pulled me through.
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In January 2000 I was in another fight for my life. I developed another blood clot this one was in the subclavean vein. This is the one that carries blood to your heart. I gained 17 pounds just in my face, neck right arm and hand. My guardian angels were sure with me on this one too. The clot was just inches from my heart, If the clot had moved it would have taken me instantly. I spent three weeks in the hospital. The one here in my hometown where they placed me in Intensive Care before sending me to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. My angels sure have worked over time for me, everyday of my life I give thanks to God for sending me all these angles to watch, protect and take care of me. So friends, never doubt we do all have Guardian angels sent from heaven to watch and look after us, at all times
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