Brian quickly called 911 and performed CPR on Tina until the paramedics arrived and took over her care.
Before her transportation to the hospital, both Brian and the emergency team reportedly revived Tina four times, utilizing CPR and a defibrillator.
Upon regaining consciousness in the hospital, Tina immediately requested a pen to convey an urgent message.
After being resuscitated, Tina managed to write a note that seemed to say ‘it’s real’, and she has since disclosed what she claims to have experienced during the 27 minutes her heart had stopped.
In an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network, Tina recounted: “Unbelievable rest and peacefulness of what I experienced was Jesus standing there with his arms open wide.
“And right behind Jesus standing there was this incredible glow.
“It was so real, the colours were so vibrant.”
Brian also recounted the event, stating: “She just started making marks, and I couldn’t tell what it was, and I was almost shaking. I was fixed. I just held the book steady because I didn’t want it to drop.
“We figured out she wrote I-T-S-R-E-A-L. ‘What’s it’s real?’ And I go, ‘The pain? The hospital?’ She’s slowly nodding your head. Eyes are closed. She’s fully vented.
“No, and then my daughter goes, ‘Heaven?’ And she goes – she nods yes.”
Tina was released from the hospital merely four days after the incident and has since authored a book called Heaven… It’s Real: How Dying Changes Living.
The book’s description highlights: “Changed by her death, time in Heaven with Jesus, and return to life, Tina has written a book based on her journals of how dying has changed living.
“Heaven – It’s Real… How Dying Changes Living is a message of hope for the fearful and comfort for those who have lost loved ones.
“It contains honest insights about her shortcomings, including ways her experience is helping her change and grow.
“The book offers practical advice on everyday challenges like fear, anxiety, depression, priorities, and relationships paired with Scripture and biblical teaching for each day’s devotion as well as room to journal in response to devotional questions.”
A truly astonishing account!