Letters


	Dear Betty, I was given "Embraced By The Light" several years back when my father-in-law died from bone cancer. A dear friend said it helped her through her mother's death. The book is a worn paperback with highlighted passages which stayed on my bookshelf unread until today. I have a brother who has always struggled with drugs and alcohol addiction. Recently he completed a prison sentence, and we all hoped this time he would finally make a change and begin a better life. But tragically that didn't happen. Our hopes were crushed two weeks ago when we learned my brother's body had been found in the parking lot of my mother's apartment. The police said it had been dumped there but they don't know if he was dead already or if he died after being dumped. Since all of this, I have been in deep depression, consumed with wondering if he suffered, or if someone could have helped him. I try to get through my days caring for my husband and children, but every minute I am consumed by my grief. Today I decided to take your book off the shelf in the hopes of finding some sort of help. I began reading, and I read straight through. I found great comfort in knowing the things you experienced and in what you said about the vision of the drunken bum. I began seeing the possibility for deeper meanings in my brother's tragic life and death. I admit I have felt angry at God for not saving my brother or healing him from addiction. But your book helped me decide to trust God more and to lead my own life in ways that follow what is taught in "Embraced By The Light." It will take time to heal from my brother's death, to come to understanding and forgiveness, but I wanted to thank you for your book and for your words which give me great comfort and hope. Michelle B.

	Dear Betty, I am so happy you sent an e-mail telling me about your new telecourses. Your email came at perfect time. I read your books many years ago. I remember the impact they had on me then, and I will be ordering and reading them all again now. I use the phrase "ripple effect" all the time. When I read your books I was yet to be married, yet to have children. Your story of the child on the plane with downs syndrome [The Awakening Heart, ch. 16] has always stuck in my mind. I have been on a long journey with my son. A tough bed ridden pregnancy with multiple medications. During his 10 short years he has been in many therapies. Occupational therapy, speech ,counseling, lots of evaluations and different psychiatrists. A month ago I finally agreed to try medications for him. He doesn't have a "label", he has a mix of a lot of things, I call "Christopherism". It came to me one day that Chris is in my life to help me to learn to love in a different way. I have always an amazing love toward children, I could love any child. I think God wanted to challenge me. Chris has given me the gift to learn about tolerance, patience, perseverance, and compassion. I am now at a road block seeking the path to continue to go on with him. He is a very bright child. However he has anxiety, depression, and anger. I have a half-full glass in life. Chris doesn't. I don't know why. I have been told many times, Christopher is blessed to have me as a Mom. I am a huge advocate for him. In a way I have learned to love the challenge in searching for ways to help him. I know I may never have answers but I will always keep seeking them. Oh Boy! a Big thank you for sharing your messages. As I sit here writing, I realize a big part of whom I am today is because of your book I read 10 years ago. WOW! With Love, Debi B. Maryland

	Hi Dear Betty, I am one of those interested in your wonderful and ever-readable book "Embraced by the Light". The problem here is that I live in Iran and I cannot register for your fantastic telecourse. But I really want to take advantages from your insights. I should say that I am a member of one of the most powerful Scientific Sport Institute in Iran called Shahmiri. This Institute is under the direct control of Master Seyyid Reza Shahmiri and has many things to say about modern metaphysical and spiritual sciences that have never been written anywhwere until now. To be added that your book has been republished in Iran for the 32nd time now. At last, it would be appreciated to have any communication with you and be delighted from your consciousness. Ali Zamani Iran

	Dear Betty, You can't even begin to realize how important your book has been to me and how it has effected me in my life especially working with special-needs children. I have also purchased several copies and have given as gifts.. that is how important this book and your experience have been to me. God Bless you and from my heart I thank you for you writing about your Near Death Experience for all of us that have read it and love you and your experience with our Savior..Love you Betty. Cindy

	Dear Betty, I first read your book Embraced by the Light some years ago when my wife, Ciindy, was dying with cancer. I shared your experiences from your book with her, and she found them so very comforting. She passed a few years ago, and I have had so many spiritual experiences since then. A little while ago a friend of mine noticed my copy of your book and asked if she could read it. She loved it, and she died a short time later at a young age. She was a great leader of a small Native tribe here. She was very spiritual and was sure her mother would be there to meet her when she went home. Paul So. Utah

	Dear Betty, I just wanted to tell you how grateful I am for you. I have read your books many times, sometimes I send emails to friends quoting some of the beautiful things you teach us. Sometimes I cry for want of talking to you, and meeting you, and asking you to tell God that I love Him too. Your books give me so much consolation and hope and joy. God Bless you always. Polly Teschked

	Dear Betty, My son's father and I had been separated since our son was one. Not for lack of love, but because of other reasons that could not be controlled. Last week, my son, now four years old, lost his Daddy in a car accident. When I heard the news I was devastated. My son wondered why I was so upset and asked, "Was my daddy in an accident?" At that moment I knew my son was going to be okay. It seemed God and his Daddy had already prepared him for what happened. I told him yes, but did not tell him his daddy had died. I did not know how I was going to tell him or when. The next day a coworker shared with me how she got through her father's death. It was by reading Embraced By The Light. I bought the book as soon as I could and read it in two and a-half hours. It really eased my mind and confirmed my son's response to his daddy's death when I did tell him. He said, "Don't cry Mommy, he'll be back." I now know that his father completed his purpose on this earth and that we all will be together again someday. This book has not only helped me through this, it as made me want to strengthen my bond with God and to share this inspirational experience with others. I gave the book to my son's grandmother. She has lost her youngest son, and I know that she needs help with her grieving. I pray this book will touch her heart as it did mine. Thank you Betty. Thank you God. Trisha New Park, PA

	Dear Betty, I'm a 25 year old Muslim girl,and I had the Honor to read your books. God bless you and I'm sure you're loved by God that you are given the permission to see and feel the reality in person. I have also had an experience of the light and the tunnel in my dream and I've been even shown my place in heaven in a dream. Of course the tunnel I went through was full of light and at the end of it was a beautiful light. As I was going higher I felt that I'm dying, so I asked God to return me to earth, since I wasn't ready for going yet. I would like to share a story with you and others to see how compassionate and kind is God and that He never forgets us. I have to mention that I go to chatrooms and help those who have converted to Islam. 2 years ago I dreamed of ladies who came to my house and brought me presents which were wrapt in beautiful wrapping papers. Half of them were crying and half were smiling. They kept on telling me that someone in a foreign country needs my help. 3 days later in the Islamic chatroom I found a man who lived in Eugene, Oregon, USA. He told me that he had converted to Islam and was the only Muslim in his city. All his friends and family had banished him since he had chosen Islam. I found out that my duty was to be his friend, him with some of his questions and help him with reading the Koran (the Muslims holy book). Whenever I was worried about him I would dream of his conditions. One day he told me "Arezoo. I think God has sent you just to help me." I was not just sent to help him but also I needed a big jump to God and to make my faith stronger. So he was the one who gave me that big jump. I still thank God for the big gifts He gave me. As I was reading your books, the idea came to my mind that if you read the Koran it will help you remember the rest of the things, and it will give you a good idea of what you have experienced. Please, do not think that I'm trying to make you a Muslim. I'm hungrily waiting for your other books, God willing. Peace, and God bless you. Hassan Ghobadi

	Dear Betty, Your Book have toch my life depply. my name is Johann i m from Reykjavik Iceland. I i have a memory clips of heaven i was loking down from heaven. evry soul there was so exciting to go to earth but i did not want to go. Jesus did show me my life on earth and i did not like what i did see. my life would be difucoult. i remember Jesus told me smiling & with so much Love: litle one, dont worre you wil found your way back home to me. i remember i was so dependent on Jesus in heaven morre than many other souls there. like small child after his mother my eyes was allways on him. i cant explane it. ones when i was about 5 years old i went in to spirit world in my dream i was playing. i did meet som very old souls there. they did tel me what are you doing here? you should not be here. it is like i did found way witout permision. i have went into spirit wold many times in my dreams. i have met angels & spirits. Jesus did come once to my dream 1991. i was new christian in that time i did have also have attack from demons when i did take this step. Your Book have so much blessing in my life. i have hade this a memory of heaven like allways i dont now why but my life have been difucoult but i have Jesus. Yours In Christ Jóhann Reykjavik, Iceland

	Dear, Betty J. Eadie, I have read Embraced By The Light twice. I placed it in my library of books and have recently taken it again from my shelves to read. I am a retired Police Detective, and I finished my career in the Juvenile Division where I dealt with youthful offenders, prosecuted them or helped them or referred them to agencies for help. As a teenager I lived one summer with the Cowley fathers in Cambridge, Mass. and wanted to be a Combat Chaplain. Many years later I became a Roman Catholic and attended a Ministry Institute. All the while I studied all faiths. From Thomas Merton to Billy Graham....I kept an open mind. I guess my point is that your book has been necessary reading for me. I believe in what you wrote. It happened to YOU, and whether people choose to believe or not, it does not matter. The message matters. I have seen much death. Shattered forms of what contained a soul. I know what a person looks like who is asleep, and I know what a person looks like who is dead. The body does not have the "lift" from containing a spirit. Be that as it may....at 52 and having a 7-yr-old grandson living with me, I now have begun to see that all I have done in my life has had a purpose. Your book is wonderful. Michael A. Middletown, RI

	Dear Betty! Not long ago I had a Major Heart Attack and found the experience too much to comprehend and very scary. It left me lame with anticipation wondering when the next attack would come. I was afraid and not knowing what to think, until a friend gave me Embraced By the Light. It inspired me with hope, and strength, along with a strong spiritual feeling that I have never experienced before. I relate with the transition you describe when one experiences death, and I often cry in prayer. I just purchased The Awakening Heart and can hardly wait to read it. I usually don't read entire books. But your book has made it's way to my home and brought with it love and inspiration. I no longer feel this sense of fear and I find my self sleeping better, thanks to God who sent you. See I don't know how long I have left here on earth. My parents, aunts and uncles, two older brothers, and cousins died as a result of heart failures. It would mean so much if you could say a prayer for me and the countless numbers of heart patients throughout this world that are scared and do not know the difference that comes after knowing what you write about. I am 48 years old and live and work on my reservation. Thanks! Dennis Gamble a husband, a father, a grandparent, and a friend

	Dear, Betty. Thank you so much. Your books have been a beacon to me, a reminder of my true home, a glimpse of my true purpose. I thank you also for your website. I go there when I need spiritual nourishment and I am always uplifted. Now I can also thank you for your prayer page. I feel the Lord's hand in my life and I know the prayers on my behalf have been heard. I have been comforted and it seems that the answers and blessings I seek are unfolding day by day. I thank you and all your volunteers for your prayers. Now, to show my heartfelt gratitude, I will go and pray for others. With Love, Your Sister in Christ, Margaret via email

	Dear, Betty. I've read three of your books and really enjoyed them. I lived a very rough life and always believed in God. But up until I read your books, I really didn't understand why I lived such a rough life. Now I know. I have been able to be there for a lot of people that have gone through many (and I do mean many) of the circumstances I've gone through. Now instead of not knowing and asking "why," I finally understand He wanted me to help others see their way through. Many listen, some don't, but our Lord is good to all. And He truly offers everyone a chance. Because I have seen the results firsthand, I am grateful I lived such a horrible life, because it pleases me to see someone helped by my experiences, and now I am thankful it all happened to me. Our God is a truly an amazing God. At one time in my life I thought I was trash. But God doesn't make trash. I am living proof! Rose location unknown

	Hi, Betty. First let me tell you how much I've enjoyed reading your books. They are a great inspiration to me. Let me tell you about an experience I had several years ago. It was so beautiful that I will never forget it. I had just gone to bed, said my prayers, and suddenly I found myself somewhere else. I don't know where, but it was dark and I was moving along. I was aware of other people around and I was going somewhere. In your book you speak about when you're in the presence of great energy you know it. This place was so full of energy! I don't know where I was going or maybe I just don't remember. All I remember is the feeling of personally knowing every single person on earth and loving them all so much that it hurt. It hurt because I could feel how hard people try. We are all basically good people but we make wrong decisions and make mistakes...but deep down we are all just good people. And I remember thinking "Wow, if I can love this much, how much more must God loves us." God bless! Rosemarie CANADA

	Dear Betty, I read your book Embraced By The Light about 6 years ago, and it was by chance. A friend's mother knew I was having a very difficult time. She loaned me a copy, and as I read it, I cried. I tried reading it to my daughter, I wanted her to feel what I was feeling, but sadly she was still too young. I have recently bought a copy and will have her read it when she's older and needs it. I read alot, but this was the most profound and amazing book I have ever read. My boyfriend gets upset with me because I am constantly quoting the book. I understand it is not the Bible, but sometimes it makes more sense! Thanks. Lori Anderson Oklahoma

	Dearest Betty, Bless you. I give grace to God for your wonderful work. I happened to come across "The Awakening Heart," and my heart has been awakened ever since. It all began when I took in a 7-year-old boy to care for after his mother passed away leaving 7 children behind. It happened that my sister wanted so much to adopt a child after the same medical circumstances you went through, Betty. She had a histerectomy and had been in a coma for a week. She doesn't remember why she came back, but soon afterward she started to have the urge to adopt. It seemed the perfect thing for her to have this little boy. But my sister lives in France and the procedures involved were complicated and time consuming. The whole affair became so difficult that it started taking a toll on my own family. Also the boy suffered asthmatic seizures occasionally. I had to rush him to the hospital for treatment. One day, needing to find strength to see this through, I went into the public library to find a book but having no idea what it was. My hand came upon your book, "The Awakening Heart" and my life was changed. I told my sister of you and your book and said "If adopting this little orphan is your mission, it will be. But you must pray, really pray." In less than a week, all the papers were approved and my sister came to collect her new son. They are now very happy and they call me from time to time. Following this incident, I have lent your book to many people. I believe that God is always there for us and that God works miracles through us. Betty keep up the good work by speading the words of God through your experience. You have been chosen for this. God uses his daughters/sons as messengers to bring Good News to our other brothers and sisters. By our love for one another, we channel God's messages in our own chosen ways, being enlightened by Our Great Father in Heaven, Our Dear Papa, who loves everyone of us and is there to listen to us if we speak to him! Sarah

	When my mom was in her twenties, she saw an angel, or so she thinks it was an angel. My dad was overseas in the Navy and she was home alone with 3 small children in a strange town in a state far from her home. She was very much afraid at night and would cover her bare windows with sheets and sit and pray her heart out. She was raised a Catholic and has always been very spiritual and such a good person. One night she was much more afraid than usual, and she cried and prayed very hard for our safety. When she opened her eyes, there was a figure in golden armour standing in front of her. He faded from sight almost instantly but left her with such a wonderful feeling of peace that never again was she afraid in that house. She told me this story a few times when I was growing up, and she was not sure it was an angel, because he was wearing armor and you don't usually hear of angels in armor. Well, when I read in "Embraced By The Light" about a group of angels in Heaven that wear armor, I was astounded! It was an affirmation. I hope our world catches on to all the wonderful information "Embraced" has to share. It's so hard to get non-believers to believe though. I suppose they will have to have their own mystical experience some day. Or maybe they're just not meant to until their time after this life. Whatever the case, I am thankful for your work in this world. Thank you, Betty. Keep on Keeping on! D. Barry

	Dearest Betty, God does work in mysterious ways. You have been on my mind for the past several days and then the invitation came for your 10-year Embraced By The Light celebration. I am so happy and excited to say that my husband and I are both coming to the celebration. We got all of our reservations made today. He has never been exposed to you, other than through my excitement about your books, and I am so excited for him to experience you in the way that I have. I feel so compelled to be there and so drawn to you and persons like you who have their hearts in the right place and whose spiritual paths are foremost in their lives. I don't quite understand why I feel so close to you and so drawn to your words and philosophies, but it feels as though I have known you forever. It seems that you have this wonderful effect on many people. Whatever the reason, we are making the effort to be there and I know that something wonderful will come of this for all who participate -- if only to become spiritually recharged. God bless you always and keep you strong and healthy that you may continue to give the world your wonderful message of love. I just spoke with one of the people in your office regarding tickets and he said that many people who have called for tickets used the same same words "Compelled to be there." God truly does work in mysterious ways. Thank you for putting on this event and thank you for including us. Janet and Jack

	Dear Betty, Where & how do I begin to tell the one person who has changed my life and to thank her from the bottom of my heart? I bought your first book shortly after it came out and bought about a dozen more to give to those I knew who were hurting. I have your tapes & The Awakening Heart. I had a warm wave that flowed thru my body during prayer back in the early 70's. It was more physical than any feeling you could feel on Earth and left me so tranquil & peaceful knowing all would be well and that my prayers are heard!!!! I didn't know this until then. In this feeling, all I could say to Heavenly Father was, "You're real, you're really real!" because I felt His presence right there! Thanks for keeping that feeling and that knowledge instilled in me with your wonderful life changing words of wisdom! I thank God for you! Annelle - Rigby, ID

	Dear Betty, My name is Carlos and I recently lost my wife, Lourdes, of 16 years due to a suprising brain edema. It was all so sudden that I could barely believe it. During our marriage we were blessed with three beautiful children, a boy and two girls. We were devoted catholics and our children attend a catholic school. Lourdes and I met in 1982, just when I finished an introductory course on the Gospel. She had been assisting there for over 10 years, and soon we were a couple. We never doubted that Jesus had intended for us to meet right on the day we met. After she died I had many questions on my mind: why? and what will become of me and my family without her? As a catholic I got various answers, but none of them seemed to give me peace. Last night a friend gave "Embraced By The Light," and I couldn't stop reading it until I finished. It is amazing what happened to you, Betty!! Most of my questions were answered, and of course I have a lot of thinking to do. As much as I would like to understand everything, I realize now that Lourdes is safe and in a wonderful place filled with love and compassion. I am in awe of all the attention we get from our Lord Jesus and all of his angels. This gives me great confort and peace. I have still a long way to go, but with the concepts and thoughts you have written, it will be a much easier and peaceful journey. Now I know that Lourdes and I were friends before our mortal life and we planned all this together, and now I realize what I must try to do in my remaining life: love and serve. Carlos Wartenweiler - Mexico City

	Dear Betty, My mother gave me Embraced By The Light shortly after losing my pregnancy in the 6th month. We had been told that our baby, a son, had Down's Syndrome with a severe case of Hydrocephaly (water on the brain). Our doctor pressured us to abort the baby, saying that he would be a burden on my husband and me. We both felt very strongly about keeping him. We had the chance to abort only up until the 20th week. As we got over the intial shock of hearing the news, but feeling intense love for our child, he died. I had to give birth to him because of how far along I was in the pregnancy. What a coincidence that he died a couple of days after what the doctors said was the cut-off date to terminate. I feel so strongly now that we were being tested to see if we would do what was right. But at the time, I was so hurt that he didn't decide to stay with me here on earth. I fell into a deep depression for almost a year. The only thing that saved my spirit from this depression was praying to God one night to heal me. And the very next morning I woke to feeling peace over what happened. Then I received your book and could not sleep until I read it completely. I stayed up all night. Your chapter on spirits before they come down to earth was, of course, so healing for me. I know now that my son came to me to teach me something. And he found a way to teach others around me who watched our family grow from our loss. I am much more understanding and sympathetic to others. I don't think I've ever felt so much love and spirituality come from anyone here on earth as much as I felt from you and from reading about your experience. Thank you so much for coming back to share God's love. Melissa - Las Vegas, NV

	Dear Betty, Just finished The Ripple Effect. Thank you for giving to all of us! As always this book has helped me in my thinking and feelings. Yes, like many readers, I have "present ideas" taught to me over the years. You help "get them in order". I guess the idea of God as my loving, caring, Father, NOT a critical, hurtful, punishing Father has always been with me. However, coming from a Catholic school upbringing, I have carried alot of guilt. My father (on this earth) was a very giving, loving person. At times he would say that the "Laws" of the church were written by men and should be taken in that light. He felt that we each know in our hearts and souls what our laws for life really are, without mortal man telling us their slant on their fellings. I have always felt something similar and have tried to carry on my prayer conversations with God in that light. I must tell you I do get frustrated that often I can't be the perfect loving caring person, without harmful thoughts of others. Your book helps me to remember that, I will have these situations from time to time to help me grow. Thanks ever so much. Barbara Barbara - Port Charlotte, FL

	Dear Betty J. Eadie, I have read you Embrace by the Light, It is so very very good! The Lord has is truly using you for his glory! There isn't enough word to express the Love I have received for both of your books! Embrace by the Light and the Awakening heart! Well, I cried and laugh and oh so many times thank My Jesus for Dieing for me a Sinner! Betty, I'm not very smart and I can hardly spell or read, The Book Awakening Heart was wrote for me! And I. Thank God For having you write it! it was and answer to so many of my prayers. Asking why am I hear what good am I ????? I love my Heavenly Father. More then could ever express in two life times! I want to say thank so very much. You have helped one who has felt so lost and so full want for God 's LOVE !!! May Our Lord & Savior, Always Hold You In The Palms Of His Hand ! Ginny

	Dear Betty, I have just finished reading your book "Awakening Heart". I loved it, It was so very enlightening, It has helped me to understand so much about experiences that I have had. I now understand why some people seem so familiar, and about the colours and tiny lights, sometimes seeming to just melt right into me, sometimes going out, sometimes feeling like something touching me very gently, sometimes just like a cool breeze blowing on me, I guess they are all spirits, they visit me usually when I have gone to bed at night. This all started when I gave an Eagle feather to a native American man who used to have a shop near where I live, I gave him the feather in the morning, and that night when I went to bed and turned out the light, my whole room turned bright almost lime green, with an opening like I was moving through it, the feather was from a captive Eagle, and when I told Marco about this he told me that he had prayed for the Eagle's spirit to be set free to soar again in the spiritual realms. I wondered if what I felt looking or moving through that opening in that green energy was the Eagle's spirit going free. I like to think it was. I have just ordered your latest book and am really looking forward to your "Daily Prayers and Devotions". I send you my love and best wishes. Thank you for bringing your Love and Inspiration to so many people. Elizabeth Parker - Australia

	Dear Betty, When I was about 13, I was awakened one night by the sounds of my father's voice calling for an ambulance. My grandmother was having tremendous chest pain and needed to go to the hospital. I crawled out of bed, put on my robe, and walked down the hall to see if my sister was awake. I passed my grandma's room and looked in to see my mother comforting her, but I was too frightened to go in. Next thing I knew, Grandma was being taken away in the ambulance, and my mom and dad followed it to the hospital. My sister, brother, and I waited at home in the company of an adult neighbor for some news. We finally heard the car pull up and when both car doors closed, I knew Grandma had passed away. My heart was so heavy, and I regretted not having stopped into Grandma's room to give her at least a hug or to say "I love you" before the ambulance took her away. A few days went by, and I felt sad and guilty. One night, though, I was awakened by my grandma's voice. "Margaret," she said. I looked around the room and did not see her. Her voice continued, "I love you, Margaret. I love you very much." And that was all. My sadness and guilt were gone, but when I shared my story with my mother, she criticized it, saying it was not "biblical." I have told my story to a few accepting people over the years, always wondering if I imagined it. However, after having reading "Embraced By The Light" and your other books and the heavenly encounters shared at this website, I am convinced Grandma really did talk to me... and I am comforted in knowing that these heavenly encounters are experienced by so many of us! Thank you! Margaret C.

	Dear Betty, When I was a little girl, I spoke to God everyday. I did everything for Him. I could see Him. Well, not actually Him, but I could see a window to Him. It was always there. I called it "the Eye in Sky." I always felt happy and safe. As I got older, I spoke with God less. The Eye in the Sky disappeared. And I felt alone. Always alone. The worst day of my life occurred when I was 21. I had been drinking with friends, talking about all sorts of different things, when someone brought up God. I realized then that I didn't know if I believed in God. When I thought about Him, I felt nothing. I cried so hard that I lost my contacts. I wanted so badly to believe! I read your book Embraced By the Light several years later. A co-worker gave it to me. At first I thought: this isn't the type of book I would read. But I could feel such strong emotion coming from this co-worker for your book. So, I read it. And it changed my life. Betty, reading your writings about heaven and God reminded my of things long forgotten. It reminded me of my childhood friend, my Eye in the Sky, and why I had so much love for Him. I had been living with a very negative attitude, drawing in negative experiences and negative people. I had denied myself much love and had incurred great sorrow. But Betty, reading Embraced knocked a chink in my armor. That small opening let a lot of light in. I realized that all my co-dependent relationships were because I lacked God in my life. I realized that every lesson we need to learn brings us back to forgiveness, sharing and love. I just wanted to thank you. I've wanted to thank you for years. As for that co-worker, well, she's now my best friend. I told her not too long ago that I still walk by the light she gave me. Your book was that Light. Rayan - location unknown

	Dearest Betty, I first read your book of love in the early 1990's and just read it again. Today I looked on the Internet and found your site...Words are so inadequate to convey my thoughts, gratitude, and love to you. Betty, I do believe I saw the cloth you describe in your book on page 75...but I saw it before I even knew of your book. After my youngest child was born, I had ongoing problems with infection that ultimately resulted in my being hospitalized in critical condition in an intensive care unit on New Years Eve 1989 for several days. The first or second night, an intense loneliness more painful than any I'd ever know, came over me in the dark ICU. I prayed in deep physical and spiritual pain, praying that I would be OK to take care of my children. I was so weak I could not move but sensed a sparkling beautiful material by my bed that looked as if it were alive and as you so beautifully describe, cloth of spun glass or glittering spun sugar. It was dazzling...something I sensed could not be manufactured on this earth. I was enchanted by its seeming aliveness. I was too weak to lift my head to see much more, but when I glanced toward the end of my bed, I was able to see a faint image of Our Lord Jesus standing there. No words were exchanged...but I knew that He had come to comfort me in my intense utter loneliness. I wanted so much to reach out for Him and to thank Him...but was too weak to move. Then I closed my eyes in peace....so peaceful...and after that, I quickly recovered. At home I shared all these things with my husband who believed me without hesitation. I keep this in my heart and believe that this small spiritual glimpse and its joy and peace tie me in a very small way to your experience, but also in a very deep way to your vision of Heaven....and that we are here to love. Rereading it brings back now the meaning of your book....in an even more powerful way. Thank you with all my heart for your book and for revealing more fully God's love to us, to enrich our lives and the lives of others while we are on this earth. Colleen - location unknown

	Hello Betty, Shortly after my wife left me, I decided to move to a new city to try to start fresh. My first week in the new city I spent roaming around town finding the locations of all the important places, i.e. hospital, banks, stores, etc. I happened upon the library, and for some strange reason I decided to go in and look around. At that time I hadn't been in a library in several years, and I didn't know what prompted me to enter. Anyway, I just started walking up and down the aisles aimlessly browsing, not really looking for anything in particular. In one section a small book with a blue binding stuck out and caught my eye amidst all of the other books. So I pulled it out and looked at the cover. I remembered seeing this book on the bestseller shelf at the local bookstore. I then proceeded to the checkout counter to get a library card and check your book out. Needless to say, I loved your book so much that I went out and bought several copies, and I've read it over and over. I've highlighted many parts of the book and often refer to it for guidance and comfort. My question is regarding Soul Mates. I longed for my soul mate for my whole life and I've prayed to meet her so we can get married and start a family. That is all I have ever wanted in life, nothing more. Unfortunately, I've gotten just about everything else but that. I know that God has someone special in mind for me, but I just don't know when we'll meet. I also know that things happen when they are supposed to happen. Anyway, thank you. Embraced by the Light saved my life in more ways than one. It filled the void in my spiritual life that I was not able to fill by simply being Catholic. It answered many of the questions that I had following a very dark period in my life after my divorce. Doug Golding - Unknown

	Dear Betty, My parents were divorced when I was three and my mother remarried a man that severly abused my little sister and I and caused my mother to fear for her life. All of my life I asked the question, "Why did I experience such pain and horror in my young life?" I married at 19 to escape, and it wasnt until I was pregnant with my son that I found your book, "Embraced By The Light". In reading it, I had not only a spiritual awakening, but I also found my purpose in life. Every question about life was answered in your book. I have professed my faith to everyone I know, and I have given the book to everyone willing to read it. Your book is like a miracle because every person that has read it has replaced the torment within their lives with love and peace. I have become very close to God from your gift and have learned to use all of my experiences as positive ones. I have realized that I experienced pain in my childhood so that I can help children who are experiencing trauma in their lives. I am going to school to teach, and one day, I would like to open a shelter for children in need, one that will be full of love. I deeply feel what that old song proclaims: "All we need is love, love, love is all we need"...Beatles. I am 27 now, raising two children, attending college full time, and coaching volleyball and basketball in two local high schools. I truely believe that as a teacher and perhaps someday a foster parent, I will be able to inspire children and help them realize that love is there for them and can guide their lives. I have tried to show my stepfather and family the power of forgiveness. Sometimes I feel that I have lost that virtue that God had blessed me with. I hope to get that back again. Even though I have not seen or heard God, I know that he is there for me despite all of my downfalls. I just can't understand how this world can't see that we have the power to heal. The power to heal anything is through love. Thank you, Mrs. Eadie, for opening the door for me and showing me God's power and love. Michele Imburgia - Salem, OH

	Dear Betty, Hello, my name's Laura and I'm 12 years old. Ever since September 11th I have been having horrible nightmares about death and what happens after your physical body dies. My mom gave me "Embraced By The Light" and it has totally changed the way I think about death and life after it. You have totally changed my life. Laura - Unknown

	Dear Betty, My husband of 35 years was diagnosed with lung cancer in early June. It has been a long 6 months of treatments. I just wanted you to know how much peace he has received through reading and rereading your book Embraced by The Light. Last week he had surgery in hopes they could remove the tumor but it was wrapped around the collarbone and three ribs as well as the upper right lung. Now we are facing the terminal facts of the disease. I asked him how he is managing all this because he is so much at peace. He said he closes his eyes and puts himself into God's hands and feels his body just melt in comfort. He said your book has helped him do this. I cannot imagine my life without my husband, but I understand from your book that he wasn't mine in the first place. We don't have children, but I understand from reading your book that my husband won't be that far away from me. I won't be alone because he and other deceased loved ones and especially God will be there to give me strength. You have touched our lives very deeply. Whether or not anyone reads this e-mail or not doesn't matter. It gives me a warmth just to express myself. Thank you again for giving us hope at such a distressing time. Ann - Unknown

	Dear Betty, I have gone through some heatbreaking experiences over the last two years or so and have felt in the very deepest lows of despair. I've even contemplated suicide. But when I was at the absolute darkest moment of my despair and helplessness, my Grandfather came to me who died in 1992. He told me that he had been with me all along. He was my guardian angel and was looking out for me. He told me that I needed some balance in my life, that I needed to get in touch with my emotions, and that it was time for my life to change drastically. He told me that I would have 2 children, live to over 80 years old, and that he would be with me all through my life. He told me many amazing things. In one of our conversations he said "an important book is coming" that would be a great inspiration to me. The book would come to me through my closest friend, Michael. But when I told Michael, he had no idea what the book might be. Then one day I was driving with Michael's girlfriend, Kym, and I broke down and started crying over my troubles. I was feeling so low I wished I was dead. We went to her house and had several cups of coffee and we chatted for perhaps two hours. Kym had lit a candle and while we were talking the breeze swelled up and blew in through her balcony doors, but the candle did not go out. A few minutes later Kym looked at me and for no particular reason said that she had heard about a book that might help me. Just then a strong gust of wind blew out the candle, and I knew, I simply KNEW, that this was the book which my Grandfather had referred to. It was your book, "Embraced by the Light." Once I got it, I read it in one day. I devoured the words at a frenetic pace. I read it a second time. Now I have these "gut-feelings" or intuitions lately which lead me along, and I know that they are the work of my Grandfather or perhaps other spirit beings. I am now thoroughly convinced that EVERYTHING, no matter how trivial or inconsequential, happens for a reason. Prior to all of this, I was a very typical, analytical young male. All my life was on the mental and physical side, with very little of emotional and absolutely no spiritual component. In fact, I was a total agnostic, totally unconcerned with the whole issue of the existence of God. Simply working and making money was more important to me. In eight short weeks, though, all that has changed. I trust my feelings and thoughts a lot more than I used to. I know that my Grandfather (and others) are guiding me, and that what I had thought were coincidences and "whims" are really much more likely to be there for a reason. I'm thankful that my Grandfather led me to your book. And I thank you for telling your story. It has certainly touched something in my heart. My deepest love and best wishes to you and your family. Andrew Scott - Australia

Betty, It was actually one day at work during lunch when I was reading your site that I became overwhelmed with all of the lovely stories that people had shared. I had been going through some trouble in my life, family illnesses, everyday stress, fatigue and dragging myself to a company everyday that I was unhappy with, and felt very, very tired and was not happy for quite sometime. When I read all of the "Heavenly Encounters" that day I became overwhelmed with sadness and felt I hadn't accomplished anything or had forgotten my role in this life. I felt like such a failure. I got so emotional that I excused myself and went quietly to the ladies' room where I locked myself in a stall and just sobbed. I prayed and said: "God in Heaven, I feel like I'm such a disappointment to you." And suddenly, ovewhelmingly, I was answered. In the past I realized one thing about asking for help: it is only when it is a sincere prayer that God answers in such a way that you just know there's no way it was your imagination. When I would cry out of self-pity or childish tantrums I would be alone. This was different. I felt as if a thousand people were pouring love onto me like water extinguishing smoldering wood, except when the burning was gone, I only felt the cool, green grass of contentment and joy and a repeat of what I had heard before in prayer: "You're doing just fine and I love you." I went back to work that day feeling as if the weight of the world was lifted and everything that was bothering me would be worth the experience in time. What else can I say except that I realized I was worth God's love merely for the fact that I wanted to be. And wow, does He love me in return! Lisa G. - Chicago

Dearest Betty, I can't say thank you enough for sharing the message of God's love to all of us. Everyone needs to hear this, and for those that remember, we need to share. Your message has brought me through a particularly dark period in my life. My faith has always been a big part in my life. Although I struggle daily to constantly surrender to my faith instead of letting this human condition overtake me. I continue to pray and walk closer with God and I pray for all of us to discover our special gifts and share them with the world. We all need each other so much. I have to share this dream with you. One of my favorite poems is "Footprints", and one night I had a dream that I was a little girl walking along the beach hand in hand with Jesus. As we walked along he was constantly teaching me and showing me things. There were times when my curiosities got the best of me, and I'd wander off chasing birds, splashing in puddles, and exploring the nearby woods. Once I wandered so far into the woods I got lost and couldn't find my way out. I was so scared and sad that I sat and cried. I felt bad for leaving Jesus, but just as I cried out for him, he was there carrying me back to the beach, and there we were walking hand in hand again. In fact I could see that he was always there, no matter where I wandered. He never slowed his pace. He was patient and caring beyond all understanding, following me wherever I wandered. Even when I wandered into the woods, he sat on a rock near the edge of the woods waiting for me to emerge or call for him to help. It was like I saw myself as a child exploring my surroundings but He was always there not far from sight guiding me but not interfering with my own exploration. Betty, this dream has helped me to understand more our relationship with our savior. I just had to share it with you knowing you remember much more fully the love and understanding of our friend Jesus. God Bless. Kelly - via email

Dear Betty, Your website is great. I am enjoying the stories shared by your guests. I lost my own son in an auto accident, and God has reassured me that my son is very much alive and with Him. As his mother my heart will always hurt because we are physically separated. I miss him and want to hold him all the time. The first book I read after my son's death was EMBRACED BY THE LIGHT and it gave me a lot of insight. Please continue to do your work. We need to have more people who are not afraid to talk about death or the afterlife. After my son's death, my husband and I were desperate to hear a sermon or find a book about the afterlife. I wanted to know where my son was. We both wanted to go with him. Now that I have found others with similar situations who share their experiences, it helps to get through life day by day. It will be difficult until we are united again with our son, but we can give back to others. By doing for others, I try to honor my son's life and not waste my grief. I especially want to serve God for the rest of my life by doing His will and not mine. Again, thank you. I have marked your website as one of my favorites. Josie P. - via email

Dear Betty, A while back, I being interested in Near Death Experiences came across your book, Embraced By The Light. I tell you, it thrilled my heart to read the very first chapter of it. It was amazing. Time went on and it became a resource and a beacon of hope for me. Unfortunately, one day at my high school's Bible Study class, I mentioned your book to a visiting teacher. He said that he knew you and your book were a cult. I was shocked. I believed him. Time went on and I tried to negate what I read in your book. It became a tricky dilemma, trying to improve myself by going the opposite of what you say. It was pretty confusing and it wasn't working!! Well I would like to tell you I changed my mind for good. And I pity that teacher who said you are deceived. Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is within us and your book is a window to the Kingdom of God within you. I believe we could all write about the Kingdom of God within us and our writings would differ from one another. To say that your book is part of a cult is mistaken, misleading, and mean. Your book has freely given me so much inspiration, hope and the joy of the Holy Spirit. I just wanted you to know. Alexander K. - via email

Dear Betty, Thank you for your prayers. I called the hospital this morning to check on my friend, Pastor Betti, after her surgery yesterday morning, and the nurse let me talk with her. She came through the surgery well, and they think they got all the gangrene. As I mentioned to you earlier, because of Pastor Betti's bad heart, she had to have a saddle block, which means that she was awake during the entire surgery itself. Pastor Betti said that the doctor asked her if she would like to sing to keep her mind busy while they took her leg off below the knee. At first she said "No," but then thought about it and said, "Yes." So all the while they amputated Betti's leg, Betti, her doctor, and the nurses sang "Bringing in the Sheaves." God surely sent a Christian surgeon to do Betti's surgery. The funny part was, that I had been up all night in prayer for Pastor Betti, and in a vision I saw her in the operating room, and I heard singing. I said, "Lord, what is this?" He did not answer, but my answer came this morning when I heard about their singing. If you knew Betti like I do, you would know she has a beautiful gift for singing the gospel.... When she sings to people, the Holy Spirit fills them. When I told Betti that I had sent you email and asked for your prayers, and you answered back with a special message for her, she was so touched that she cried. I know you can't answer everyone's email, but thank you Betty for answering this time. Love, Sandi. Via Email

Dear Betty, I'm a 20 year old college student, and I just had to write you and tell how much I cherished and enjoyed The Ripple Effect!! I had just undergone major anxiety and depression, and your book was exactly what I needed to start healing again. I especially appreciate the section in your chapter on Suicide that talks about the youth. For a long time now I've rarely felt understood regarding my faith. God is more real to me than anything here on this earth. I find it difficult at times to relate even to my parents. I can't tell you how much I just love and adore God. There have been times when I've just cried out for him to take me home because I miss him so much and want to be with him. The things of this earth mean little to me—money, the drive to be "successful", etc... This is gonna sound nuts but I've often wished that I could be an angel. Of course this freaks my mother out, but I love being able to serve other people and do things that make a difference. Don't get me wrong, I love my life and I'm so thankful to God for everything that he's given me, but the mundane things get me down, and I wish I could just constantly be using my energy to love and to serve and make other people happy. Even though I don't have any concious recollection of our pre-birth life with God, I so long for the things of heaven and for unconditional love. It's painful at times. I know that I need to fulfill my purpose here, and I want to do it the best I can and glorify God. Thank you for giving me an answer about why I long so deeply for God and why I'm easily prone to depression. Well, I just want to thank you again so much for your wonderful book! I'm so glad that the Lord brought you back here because your books (all 3) have touched my heart so deeply and have made such a difference in my life I can't even begin to explain! Thank you so much for the work you've done for our Lord! You've brought heaven into many people's hearts and lives. Via Email

Dear Betty, I was at a point in my life when it seemed like everything was going wrong for me. I was terribly depressed and felt like life was to hard. I did not want to live anymore. My first husband took his life 8 years ago. I never thought I would be so low, but I was. One morning I swallowed a whole lot of pills. I just wanted to go to sleep and not wake up. I lay in my bed waiting for the pills to take effect. The first thing the pills did was to make me very sick. I told my self I did not want to die like that. My daughter was home, so I asked her to call 911. I do not remember much after that. When I woke up, my family was there by my side. I saw the looks on their faces, and I knew I had hurt them in a way no person should ever be hurt. I have a very close and wonderful family. I told them I was very sorry for what I did. One of my nieces gave me your book, EMBRACED BY THE LIGHT. I cannot fully describe what it did for me, but my life has changed for the better. I am more in touch with GOD than I have ever been. I am a certified nursing assistant, so I see a lot of very sick people. I pass on to them all the love I can. Your book has taught me to love everyone and not judge anyone. I have just finished your other book THE AWAKENING HEART, it was also very inspiring. I guess I am sending you this email, to thank you, not only for sharing your experience, but for remembering what was told to you. The message is so simple, something we all should know, but very few do. That is just to love each other unconditionally! Thank you Betty and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! Via Email

Dear Betty, One of my twin sons, Jonathan, died in a fiery car crash on the Kansas Turnpike in 1994. He was seven. During the time before we buried him, Jonathan's spirit was able to visit my daughter Melissa. He told Melissa many things about was going on in Heaven. He told her about relatives on both sides of the family, what they looked like, what they were doing, and how each one was looking after someone else. He described the beauty of the garden and many more things. I will write it all for you at another time. What I wanted to tell you was that after a couple of weeks, my wife received a phone call from a lady here, a stranger to us, whose father had recently passed. She told my wife all about your book, Embraced by the Light, and how much it had helped her deal with her father's death. She even sent us a copy of the book. Well, we read it of course, and Betty, I just wanted you to know that everything that Jon told Melissa is in your book! Needless to say I have been sharing this experience and your books with anyone in need ever since. Inside the book is a short note with the stranger's name and phone number. The name is V. Jones, but when we tried to call her to thank her, the phone number was no longer valid. Hopefully she will see this on your web site and call us again. We would certainly like her to know what a ripple effect she has caused by her loving phone call to us. Henry in Wichita, KS Dear Henry, Thank you so very much for sharing this beautiful story with me. It made me "homesick" for the place I know that God has prepared for us all! I look forward to hearing the complete experience of your son. And I thank God for allowing him time to share it with his sister. What a special girl she must be. Besides the sweet story of your son's journey into heaven, the story of the kind act from a perfect stranger really touched me. Perhaps she will read the letter here and know her act of love made a difference. God's eternal love and blessings to you and your family. Love, Betty

Hello Dear Friend, I call you Dear Friend, because through your writing, that is how I see you. God has given me oxygen to ignite the fires that dwell within me. The warm fires of truth and light and joy. You were a powerful vessel in that and I cannot thank you enough for having such courage! I had to let you know that the peace I find visiting this site for the past few days has been incredibly rewarding. I am a happier person for coming to this site. Bless my God! And bless you and all the hardworkers behind this site! Thank you so much! Milwaukee, WI

Hi Betty: Your book, "Embraced by the Light" had a powerful impact on me that I just had to share with you. A friend of mine suggested that I read your book. At first, I was skeptical. I don't mind telling you that I am totally blind, and that the idea of being embraced by some light didn't give me much to look forward to. That is, until I read your book and learned that the "Light" was not some foreign visual idea but rather, for me a new "Light" of understanding! Before, I had the idea that God favored some people over others. I thought that God was just a Middle Eastern God or, like you, a vengeful God. Thankfully, I was wrong! Here is a time I don't mind being wrong. The taped version of your book was in a bookstore, but I passed it by. Then I heard an interview on 20/20 and at that point, I new I had to read your book. I lost track of how many times I've read "Embraced By the Light." I learn something new every time! Thank you for reading it on tape so that other blind people could read it as well. I ask God every day to bless you many times over. Thank you! Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Betty, While I was awaking one morning, I was listening to my usual morning radio program, and you were a guest host on the program that morning. I have to say, that was one of the most pleasant wakeup calls that I've had in my 40 years. There was something very genuine and sincere about your account that, to people of faith like myself, is energizing and spirit confirming. I have since read your book, and I just wanted to write to let you know that I was touched and have shared this with people who I thought might benefit. I've noticed in some of the letter's on your website people who want to worship YOU, or the Near Death Experience, rather than the GOD who has revealed himself through you. I believe that all spiritual knowledge comes about by the working of God through his spirit, and only he can REVEAL Himself and spiritual knowledge. You were given this experience as an act of GOD's own desire to reveal himself, and you are the human means for accomplishing that. He has put a Light on the Hilltop for all to see. You are the messenger, HE is the LIGHT. I only say this as I personally know how easy it is for my own ego to try to bask in God's Glory. If well-meaning people try to put you on a pedastal, or to Glorify YOU, please advise them that the GLory belongs to God, and you are a messenger. Also, that God's will for each person is different, but equally important, therefore, we shouldn't put any one person above any other. Having said all of that, I'm thankful for what you have shared. I only pray that you continue to share your experience in hopes that it will lead people to find God for themselves, as they will then be God's witness as well. God Bless. Milwaukee, WI

Betty, The way you describe Heaven rings deeply within me. My earliest memory is that of being in Heaven before birth. An Angelic Being came to me and told me that it was time to go to Earth. I protested! "Take me to the boss!!!" I insisted. I went behind a veil and God spoke to me. I don't remember anything of what happened there; my memory was wiped clean. When I came from behind the veil I was headed to Earth but God had given me a concession, a waiver of some kind that I don't really understand to this day, but it was incentive enough to bring me to this life. This is my earliest memory and I am enxious to learn more from you. What you say rings true. It bypasses argumentation and speaks to and from the heart. God bless you. Via Email

Dear Betty, I just finished reading "The Ripple Effect." I actually cried during some parts of it because I recognized things that I somehow already sensed without it being expressed. You do such a great job of putting into words things that our souls already know. I find great peace reading you. Via Email

Dear Betty, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the works of love you have written. I cannot begin to describe the feelings evoked in me when I read your books. They gave me hope when my dad died. I love him so much and for a while I was so despressed. I read your book and realized that Daddy was better off in his new home than he had been here on earth. I knew of the love he shared and most of all I knew he loved me. Many times Betty, I have felt him. When I'm upset or scared I can feel his presence of warmth and love and somehow I am comforted. I too was once very scared to die. I have always been a praticing Catholic, but I always had that gnawing fear of death. I truly believe now, Betty, that because of your books and my daddy's "presence" I know that death is not to be feared but to be looked forward to as a simple yet beautiful transition of this life. Thank you Betty for listening to Jesus and accepting the challenges he has put before you. Ontario, Canada

Dear Betty, It is truly a special honor to write to you, I do so with tears of gladness. I wish to express a profound "thank you" for your book and all the blessings that have come into my life by your sharing your experiences with Our Lord. I am a nurse and have worked with many patients who are gravely ill. I have shared the message of your book with many. I truly feel the words and patterns in the book explain many mysteries and help me more fully understand God's Word. I believe God has given this message through you because the world needs a clear voice of His Love and Truth. Your book provided me with crucial hope when I was very ill and mobility impaired after the birth of my daughter. It gave me courage to push myself to walk and function again, and courage to be myself with My Creator in all my trials. Whenever I feel overwhelmed with cares, I turn to your book. It truly gives me vision and inspiration to renew, to plan with hope for today and the future, and to help others. May I close by saying that the passage of "The Garden" is exactly as my grandmother, a true lover of roses and gardens, relayed to my mother as seen in her vision before she passed away. She was very lucid and described The Garden to exact detail as your book. This was 3 years before your book came out! : - ) So when I read that passage I cried because I knew Grandma had seen The Garden in heaven. She was, (is) a truly loving person so this did not surprise me! : - ) May God's blessings richly enfold you and your family, and the light of His angels circle you in all your travels. Godspeed your messages to the world. Via email

Beloved Betty, I was so moved by your lecture last night at Barnes and Noble. Just shaking your hand, I felt the love of God coming through you. I was so overcome with emotion (not sadness) that I couldn't stay for the book signing. Your words took me to an indescribable and PEACEFUL place, and I needed to carry that feeling home right away. When you finished speaking, I felt like I just came out of a very deep meditation. THANK YOU for that beautiful feeling. Even as I walked to the parking lot, the words and expressions of other passers-by validated the fact that the gift I got from you, from God, was showing through. I was also in a hurry to go home and meet up with those "night visitors", my loved ones whom I miss so much. And they came and touched me during the night! It was the best sleep I've had in a loooooong time. Thank you for sharing your gifts and your message. God's love and kindness touched me through you. Thank you for sending the ripple effect through this world. Last night it felt more like a glorious, crashing wave. With love and gratitude. Via email

Hi, Betty, I have wanted to write you for a long time. Several years ago I was laying-over at an airport when your book "Embraced by the Light" caught my eye, and I had to buy it. I read it in less than a day, which is unbelievably fast for me. My wife kept saying, "That must be one good book." I told her, "You will have to read it when I'm done; it will change your life." So she did. We passed the book on to many friends and family. Some how it has not circled back to me. In the meantime my wife brought home "The Awakening Heart" one day and we have read that. Then last week I was in the mall, when "Embraced by the Light" caught my eye again. I was so happy to see your new book out too; and I bought both of them. I just finished reading both of them; and have started passing your books around again. The amazing thing about this is I have never bought any other books in my life, but I always feel compeled to buy yours. I have always felt there must be some reason for this. That God is working through me to get your word out to others. I feel privileged to be a part of your ripple effect. If there is more I can do to help you in the future I would be glad to help. My only skills include a deep faith in God, a strong desire to spread " The Word", and the ability to fly airplanes; which is what I do for a living. So, if you can use me, don't hesitate to contact me. Keep up the great work. I hope some day our paths cross and I can meet you in person. Love and Prayers from Ken. Via email

Dear Betty, I spent last week reading your book, "The Ripple Effect." I was totally thrilled by it. I tried to get my wife and daughter to read it, but they didn't seem interested until Saturday, when I tried to read some of your last chapter, where you picked up Lucy's baby just after it was born. I just started crying and could not continue. I was so overwhelmed by my feelings. I noticed that my daughter spent most of the night reading your book and the next day my wife picked it up and started reading it. If I remember nothing else as time goes by, I will never forget to go towards the light when I die. I love my Heavenly Father very much and I have felt totally overwhelmed by feeling his love for me at many times in my life. I am glad that you did not decide that you needed to create another church. To me your message of your experiences and the terrific spiritual growth that you have attained since then, is pure testimony of Jesus Christ. It totally overwhelms me and gives me a feeling of understanding that I have never before achieved. I realized as I was reading your book that the place in my chest where I have felt emotional and spiritual pain is the same place where I feel total Joy and happiness. I know now, after reading your book that each experience in my life has helped me to prepare for the next. At this point, I just feel so much love inside I am overwhelmed. I am very pleased that you will be publishing the works of others that have had similar experiences. The work of God is NOT finished and people ARE interested in being strengthened in their knowledge and faith of the Savior. I just wanted you to know how much your sharing of your experience and understanding has meant to me. Thank you so much. Via email

Hi, Betty, Just recently lost a five day old grandbaby whom I know came straight from Heaven. I wept for over a month and lost my control anytime I saw a baby in public. I did not think my pain would ever subside...until I went deeper and deeper into my spirit...and the spirit of God. I read all my Angel books, the Bible, and played all my Angel music over and over. Best of all I got down on my knees and returned to patient and humble praying. I asked God and all His Angels to assist me, to teach me, to heal me, to guide me. Suddenly the grieving lifted and I was visited by the Holy Ghost and felt comfort and peace like I have never ever felt in my entire life. Our Father and His Angels have been responding with love and communication that is real and reliable. I make no decisions without them. I feel clear and strong and joyous. I pulled your book off my shelf, and I read parts from it that I have read before, but this time it felt like I was reading it for the first time. I read the part about our loved ones who may come to us through our dreams, and my grandbaby did come to me in a dream. I saw her laughing and healthy and radiant. That was her message to me that she lives on in the greatest of joy, love and health. And this was and always will be my special testament of Our Father's Magnificence and Realness. I grieve no more for I am filled with His Truth. Mahalo nui loa and Much Aloha to you! Hawaii

Dear Mrs. Eadie, If someone asks me to pick three most profoundly inspiring books I have ever read in my life I would proudly present the three books you've wrote. I decide to write to let you know that there is someone almost half way around the globe who read your books and was inspired to love myself and others more as well as God. The fear of and anger toward God along with unworthiness of myself have always hindered my relationship with Heavenly Father even though deep in my heart I alway have strong desire to have a loving relationship with Him. The pain of unquenchable loneliness and emptiness was sometimes so overwhelming that I went to bed at night, wishing I die during my sleep. My empty childhood was causing the greatest pain of my life. I don't remember any happy, carefree childhood laughter when I was young. It still bring tears to my eyes when I heard happy laughter from someone's family gathering. I now have children of my own, two beautiful daughters, age six and three. Their happiness and joyous laughter are healing balm to my soul. I still have many questions about God and his way of dealing with my life. Oh how I wish I had the knowledge, understanding and love you have. But I am learning to relax, let go and let God while I am doing my best. I shed many tears while reading your books, especially Embraced by the Light. Thank you, Mrs. Eadie, for sharing confidently the wonderful messages with the world. South Korea

Dearest Betty, Even though it has been a while since we last "spoke" you are in my thoughts often. I can't even begin to tell you how much of an impact your article about Christin has had. Literally thousands of people have followed your link to Christin's site. The ripple effect has been tremendous. From my dear friends who have unfortunately lost a child, I have learned that they all have one fear in common - that their child will be forgotten. Thanks to you, Betty, Christin has not been forgotten and people from all over the world have come to know and love her. This has been a wonderful feeling of comfort for her family. With all my heart, I thank you. Love, Kathleen Read the moving story of how Christin Cosby gave her life. She is a true Ripple Effect of unselfish love.

Dear Betty, My only daughter,Tiffany, was killed in a car crash in 1995. I received your book, Embraced by the Light, instead of a sympathy card from a relative. This book saved my life. I recognized the truth in the story. I had a death experience as a child of 6, and up til this time had dismissed it as a figment of my imagination. The prayer...blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted...kept coming into my mind....and your book lifted the veil and gave me the hope and strength to carry on. My life has steadily changed every day since then. I produced a cassette tape "Surviving your Loss" expressing ways to heal and carry on. I also write articles for the local paper under the same heading. I am very well known locally and perform Memorial Services (non-denominational) voluntarily. I thank God every moment for the gift of Embraced by the Light....I have given at least 100 copies as gifts since my daughter's death. Five minutes ago I finished reading The Ripple Effect....AWESOME...good books are like good friends and you never want them to end......THANK YOU AGAIN !! . Westlock, AB, Canada

Dear Betty, i am 13 years old. I have always wondered about god, my mother and father both don't belive in him but i have always wondered is he real?, does he know me? i would never stop asking myself it and also about death and what will happen after death. My mom gave me your book and i read it and i now belive in god and trust him and pray to him, i also never wonder about death anymore and if i do i dont think about it as a bad thing. I loved the whole book (mostly the chapter in the garden). i know i am young but im glad that you wrote that book and shared one of your most precious memorys in your life with the world. Thank-you. Via email

Dear Betty Eadie, I found your books in our local spirituality bookstore. My wife had passed away and I wasn't wanting to move on in my life. I'm 72 and didn't really want to go on alone. We had been married for 44 years. On the other hand, I'm blessed with good health and a good mind, so I didn't just want to give up either. I had never visited this store, but something drew me to see inside it one day. A lady there directed me to "Embraced By The Light." Since reading it, I know even better what I've known all along...that my wife is in a loving place with God. I know she's waiting for me, and I figure God must have a reason for expecting me to stay here a little while. Your book made me feel that I don't have to "get over" my wife but that I do have to "get on" with what God plans for me. This is a good message for anybody who has lost a wife (or a husband). Now I'm keeping myself busy doing whatever things I can for people rather than sitting around feeling old. I visit 2 ladies who are sisters down the block and who are even older than I am. I do odd jobs for them and I cook dinner for them on Fridays. They especially like my chicken and rosemary stew that I learned to make from my mother. (I could send along the recipe for free if you wanted to try it out on your husband. I know he'd ask for another helping!) I also am a reader in the storytime program at the library on most mornings. I walk there and back when it's not raining. I'm quite an actor with my voice. The kids got to calling me "Grandpa Green" because I only wear green shirts--which is the only color of shirts I have. It makes deciding what to wear darn easy since my wife isn't here to tell me. I do other things too so that I don't just set myself down on the sofa and attract the TV disease. I don't even buy the TV Guide magazine any more--well, I can't read that small lettering in it anyway. I also have this computer and can get around to different web sights I like and I send email back and forth with my son. He read your book too after I told him to. I know one day, I'll get older and I'll slow down, and I expect my wife will be urging God to let me go to her, but I can be a little stubborn....always could. I'm happy for now. So thanks to you for writing your experiences and your wisdom for me and everybody else to read. If you lived on my block, I know we'd all be friends. Best wishes always. Somewhere, MO

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