Martin Flom said: March 20, 2011 7:15 am PST
I, too have had the golden/white light experience. At age 60 in 2007, I received a major organ transplant and after awaking, alone, in the recovery room and realizing I had survived, I said a short prayer for strength for my recovery. Instantly I was face to face with my long deceased 20 year old brother and an ancient wise man (God?) in heavy white robes. We conversed briefly, I felt intense warmth and security and my life was changed forever. I was numbed and tears were on my cheeks as a nurse came in, saw my face and said " he was here, wasn't he?" all I could do was nod, yes. There is much more for another time or place.