Home and Back Again ― My Journey Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death

Imelda Fowler, age 53, is the mother of two and a grandmother of three children. She is also a National and State Power Lifting champion (97 lbs. class), holding several records in the United States. A native of the Philippines, she came to America in 1980, when she was 20 years old. In the summer of 2004, her appendix burst and due to a misdiagnoses by a late-night intern, she lay septic and in excruciating pain for over 14 hours before she was properly diagnosed and the appropriate surgery performed. During that surgery and subsequent times thereafter, she died and returned “home” to a celestial realm of astonishing gardens full of vibrant “talking” flowers exploding with vivid colors that are impossible for any mortal language to describe accurately. While in the Spirit World, she met with family members who had previously “gone to the other side”. Medy stood before the “Grand Council of Heaven” and even met and embraced the Savior of the World, Jesus Christ. This book is unique among Near Death Experiences (NDE), as it gives the reader not only a glimpse of our real home, but answers many of life's basic questions; “Why do bad things happen to good people”, “Since Heaven is so beautiful, what is Hell like and where is it – who goes there and why – is there any escape or hope for the ‘damned’?”, “How do disembodied spirits travel?”, “Why isn’t every NDE the same?”, “Will everyone be ‘happy’ when they die?” Written in an engaging and fluid style, along with photos and illustrations, Home and Back Again will inspire and give hope to those who feel hopeless. Weak knees will be strengthened, hearts will be healed and tears of happiness shed, grief will be replaced with wonder and joyful anticipation; but above all, faith and love for God will be renewed in determined personal resolution, touching our spirits to make us all want to live better more meaningful and loving lives.