Woman who died for nearly 30 minutes reveals what she saw on the other side that ‘was so real’

In 2018, Tina Hines had a life-changing experience when she suffered a heart attack and was declared clinically dead for nearly 30 minutes. Her story has captured the hearts of many because of what she claims to have seen during those moments.

It happened in February 2018 while Tina and her husband, Brian, were hiking in Phoenix, Arizona. Suddenly, Tina collapsed, and Brian realized she was having a heart attack. Acting quickly, he called 911 and began performing CPR on her while waiting for paramedics. The situation was dire, and before reaching the hospital, Tina was revived four times with CPR and a defibrillator. Each time her heart stopped, it seemed like the end, but she kept coming back.

Once she was stabilized and woke up in the hospital, Tina immediately gestured for a pen and paper. Despite being weak, she felt an urgent need to write something down. Her husband, Brian, held the paper steady as Tina slowly wrote the words, “It’s real.” Confused, Brian asked what she meant. Was it the pain or the hospital? Tina shook her head no. Then their daughter guessed, “Heaven?” Tina nodded yes.

Later, Tina explained what she experienced during the time her heart had stopped. Speaking to the Christian Broadcasting Network, she described seeing Jesus standing with his arms open wide, surrounded by a radiant, glowing light. “The peace I felt was unbelievable,” Tina shared. “It was so real. The colors were vibrant, and the feeling was indescribable.”

Brian vividly remembers the moment Tina wrote her message. “I didn’t want the paper to move or drop because it felt so important. When we realized she wrote ‘It’s real,’ it gave me chills. It was clear she had experienced something extraordinary.”

After just four days in the hospital, Tina was discharged. Despite the seriousness of her ordeal, she recovered quickly and decided to share her story with the world. She wrote a book titled Heaven… It’s Real: How Dying Changes Living. In the book, Tina talks about how her brief experience of heaven transformed her perspective on life. She writes about the peace and hope she found and how it has shaped her approach to challenges like fear, anxiety, and relationships.

Tina hopes her story will inspire others to find comfort and faith, even in the face of difficult times. She shares honest reflections about her struggles and the ways her near-death experience has helped her grow. The book also includes practical advice, daily devotionals, and opportunities for readers to reflect on their own lives.

Tina’s story has become a source of hope and encouragement for many people, reminding them of the importance of faith and the possibility of something greater beyond this life.