Tina Hines suffered a severe cardiac arrest while preparing for a hike with her husband, Brian. Her heart stopped, leaving her clinically dead for 27 minutes. Brian performed CPR until paramedics arrived and revived her during the ambulance ride to the hospital.
The Dramatic Revival
Medical staff stabilized Tina’s condition after she repeatedly lost consciousness en route. Upon regaining awareness, unable to speak, she grabbed a pen and paper. With shaky hands and barely open eyes, she wrote two words: “It’s real.”
Brian initially puzzled over the message, wondering if it referred to her ordeal or the hospital. Tina shook her head no. Their daughter mentioned heaven, prompting a nod of confirmation from Tina.
A Glimpse of the Afterlife
After a full recovery, Tina described an overwhelming sense of peace and serenity. She recounted seeing Jesus standing before a radiant glow with arms outstretched. “The colors were so vibrant,” she said. “It was so real.”
“Jesus is real,” Tina insists. “Heaven is real.”
Life-Changing Impact
The experience prompted Tina to author a book detailing her journey. It reshaped her views on life, fear, and death.
Scientific Perspectives
While many view such accounts as evidence of an afterlife, opinions differ. Medical experts suggest that during cardiac arrest, the brain experiences heightened activity, potentially causing vivid hallucinations influenced by personal beliefs.
Tina remains convinced her vision offered a true glimpse into the hereafter.
