INTRODUCTION
This is the true story of my own mother’s long journey to death’s door (Heaven’s Gateway) and subsequently, my own arduous journey back to the living. It has taken more than two years after her death for me to openly share our experiences, but I do so in order to honor her memory.
I believe very deeply in God, in Jesus Christ, and in the Holy spirit. I also believe God speaks to each of us through His Holy spirit – and sometimes, we can actually write down what He has to say! For this reason, His Words will be italicized throughout the book, to separate them from my own thoughts and experiences. I totally believe and have firsthand experiences (as my own mother did) with the supernatural element by way of dreams, visions and visitations.
To the Reader: I am sure you will find yourself somewhere amid the pages of this book. You will find information that will amuse, sadden, enlighten, comfort, confuse, and even awe you. Some will be shocked by the intensity of my feelings and thoughts. Others will find solace in knowing that you are not alone, nor are you crazy – you are reacting very normally, given your extremely stressful situation! I also feel that someone (who is now living in the midst of the same hell I witnessed and endured) will find this book to represent a roadmap of sorts: a way to get through the day-to-day horrors; to learn about our purpose on earth; to realize that despite the pain, the guilt, the inevitable loss – that your life will continue on, with the promise of a brighter future…
Some will view with skepticism – But all will view with interest. Remember: No matter what happens TO you, AROUND you or even IN you – All is not lost! HOPE remains – LOVE remains – GOD remains…
