I did an entire research paper on the feeling that "I've been here before." It can be explained by brain chemestry, but there is room for revelation. I suggest that God may be 'highlighting' the experience for future reference.

As far as what I believe happens when you die, who knows? I suppose it is a little like waking up in a strange place - disoriented at first - but then you realize that you are right where you belong and desire to be (next to your husband, cuddled with your children, in an oceanfront condo with full view of God's glory, under a tent with African families learning to live like Christ, whatever your situation.) Children who come to their parents bed when they are sick have this sensation upon awakening only to learn that they are safe and comfortable within their parents love and care.

I wish to go in full glory - trumpets playing, angels greeting, Jesus' full embrace. This is what I long for. Hope God's plan is similar!

What I do know is that is it only the beginning.