Waking Up in Heaven: A True Story of Brokenness, Heaven, and Life Again As I sit here, typing away on my computer, I can't help but think about the incredible journey that has brought me to this moment. My name is Crystal McVea, and I am a survivor of a near-death experience (NDE) that changed my life forever. My story begins on [Date] when I was admitted to the hospital for a routine surgery, but little did I know that it would be the start of an adventure that would take me to the depths of darkness and back again. The Experience On [Date], I underwent a routine surgery to remove a cyst from my brain. The procedure was successful, but something unexpected happened during the operation - my heart stopped beating. For nine minutes, I was clinically dead. During that time, I left my body and traveled to heaven, where I had a profound encounter with God. It was an experience that changed the very fabric of my being and gave me a new perspective on life, death, and the nature of existence. Heaven and Hell In heaven, I saw things that cannot be described in human language.

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