Teddy Waiyaki Saiteye

There are experiences in life that are difficult to explain. For many years, I have carried the memory of an experience that I understand as a near-death experience (NDE). It happened in 2011 at our home in California Estate, Nairobi, Kenya. I am sharing this story because I want to preserve my memory of what happened and allow others to understand my experience from my own perspective. I am deaf and non-verbal, and communication through signs is an important part of my story. This is my personal testimony. I am describing what I remember seeing, feeling, hearing, and experiencing. I understand that some parts of an NDE are spiritual perceptions that cannot be scientifically measured or independently verified. Before the Experience Before the experience, I was at home near the kitchen. Before going to bed, I prayed. I had a headache, heart pain, and weakness inside my body. I had taken medicine, but I remember mistakenly taking two medicines. Around midnight, I was lying down because I...

My Sister Linda Wanjiku and the Journey of My Spirit: A Story of Love, Loss, and Faith Introduction My sister’s name was Linda Wanjiku. She was the firstborn in our family, born in Pumwani, Nairobi, Kenya, in 1980. She grew up to become a hardworking and caring woman. After completing her education, she found employment and worked hard to support herself and our family. One of the greatest gifts she gave me was helping to pay my secondary school fees. Her selflessness, kindness, and unwavering support helped shape my entire future. Her Life and Sacrifice Linda was a pillar of strength for our family. She balanced work, family responsibilities, and her own dreams with grace. Even when challenges were frequent, she stood firm. She showed me what it means to love unconditionally and to put family first. Her life taught me the value of hard work, resilience, and quiet sacrifice. She was more than a sister — she was a role model and a protector. A Difficult Time: Her Illness and Passing Lat...