Proof of Heaven

My good friends and critics, Jay Gainsboro, Judson Newbern, Dr.
Allan Hamilton, and Kitch Carter, who read early versions of this
manuscript and sensed my frustration in synthesizing my spiritual
experience with neuroscience. Judson and Allan were critical in helping
me appreciate the true power of my experience from the viewpoint of the
scientist/skeptic, and Jay the same from the standpoint of the
scientist/mystic.
Fellow explorers of deep consciousness and the Oneness, including
Elke Siller Macartney and Jim Macartney.
My fellow near-death experiencers Andrea Curewitz, for her excellent
editorial advice, and Carolyn Tyler, for her soulful guidance in my
understanding.
Blitz and Heidi James, Susan Carrington, Mary Horner, Mimi Sykes,
and Nancy Clark, whose courage and faith in the face of unfathomable
loss helped me to appreciate my gift.
Janet Sussman, Martha Harbison, Shobhan (Rick) and Danna Faulds,
Sandra Glickman, and Sharif Abdullah, fellow travelers whom I first met
on 11/11/11, gathered together to share our seven optimistic visions of a
brilliant conscious future for all of humanity.
Numerous additional people to thank include the many friends whose
acts during that most difficult time, and whose thoughtful comments and
observations have helped my family and guided the telling of my story:
Judy and Dickie Stowers, Susan Carrington, Jackie and Dr. Ron Hill, Drs.
Mac McCrary and George Hurt, Joanna and Dr. Walter Beverly,
Catherine and Wesley Robinson, Bill and Patty Wilson, DeWitt and Jeff
Kierstead, Toby Beavers, Mike and Linda Milam, Heidi Baldwin, Mary
Brockman, Karen and George Lupton, Norm and Paige Darden, Geisel
and Kevin Nye, Joe and Betty Mullen, Buster and Lynn Walker, Susan
Whitehead, Jeff Horsley, Clara Bell, Courtney and Johnny Alford, Gilson
and Dodge Lincoln, Liz Smith, Sophia Cody, Lone Jensen, Suzanne and
Steve Johnson, Copey Hanes, Bob and Stephanie Sullivan, Diane and
Todd Vie, Colby Proffitt, the Taylor, Reams, Tatom, Heppner, Sullivan,
and Moore families, and so many others.
My gratitude, most especially to God, is unbounded.