'The return to life was indeed a gift, but also... a tough assignment'. Photo: Mark Tighe / flickr CC.
My resurrection
John Lampen writes about a profound experience
Several years ago I very nearly died – so nearly that the nurse caring for me burst into tears, which may be the loveliest compliment I was ever given. I don’t often talk about it because I can hardly describe the feeling of reassurance, peace and warmth which enveloped me, despite a great deal of pain.