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After dying and glimpsing heaven, I lost interest in Sears Homes. The thing was, I didn't lose interest in old houses per se, but I lost interest in being "the big expert" on this topic. More and more, I'm getting requests for interviews and I am learning that I...

It's now available through Amazon for a limited time. And with free shipping.  If you're interested in a signed copy, look for "RoseThornFL" at Amazon (third party vendor sale). Click here for the linkie. This book has been out of print for several years, and I was...

My book was finished - or so I thought. After almost a year of editing work done by two professional editors, it seemed ready for the world. When I went to actually publish it at Amazon, I paused. I had a very strong feeling that it wasn't quite right. I spent a few...

These have been some tough days. I'm in the midst of a large financial decision, and I feel so unprotected from the world. It may be true that "no man is an island" but being an uncoupled older woman can be a lonely spot. This is one of those times when I sorely miss...

The last few months have been a bit stressful for me, so as a "treat" to myself, I visited Jacksonville, Florida to see Sears Modern Home #179, owned by the Lugeanbeals. They purchased the house about 30 years ago, and discovered that it was a Sears kit home about 10...

It’s been five years today. Thanks to so many people who have stayed right with me, and prayed with me, and for me, I am going to be okay. And that’s something close to a miracle.    

Been a long string of hard days and even weeks. My book's completion has been delayed by factors out of my control. But I've also hit a wall of other problems and it feels - some days - like it's time for the clouds to part and some bright sunshine to poke through....

Last week, I gave three talks in seven days. Here's a link to one of them, which includes questions and answers. When I first returned from this "temporary death experience," several people asked me if I was going to write a book about this, and I said, ABSOLUTELY...

Today at 2pm EST and 1 pm (CST). Here's the link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85117192538?pwd=LzN1dnREemlmakozM0xxcXlNY3pCZz09#success And here's the topic!    

In the last few months, I've done several "zoom lectures" about my temporary death experience but this will be my first remote lecture on Sears Kit Homes! Here's the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84618593884 It's Saturday, February 27th at 10:00 am Central Time, and...

Slowly but surely, the story of my "temporary death experience" is making its way into the world. Through miscellaneous venues, the story of my visit to heaven has now been heard by more than three million people. My book ("Remembering the Light: How Dying Saved My...

There's a group of us Sears House aficionados on Facebook.  And lots of interesting photos find their way into that group. Most recently was this photo (see below) which first appeared on Pinterest *and* later, it made the rounds on Facebook. It was erroneously...

Several days ago, as I was packing for a trip to Michigan, an email arrived, reminding me that I had a Skype interview on December 23rd with Michelle Desrochers, host of a very popular program called "The Outer Realm." Truthfully, I was a little disappointed, as this...

Immediately after my "temporary death experience" (September 2018), the angels told me that I wouldn't return to heaven for 20 years. That was more than two years ago. Now we're at 17 years and change. It's time for me to make some big decisions, and I'd be grateful...

In the last few weeks, I've not posted much, but the last few days, I have passed through some challenging times. The deep-settled calm I knew after my near-death experience has ebbed and I seem to be struggling with decisions on every front. My living situation has...

Our little group of Sears Home enthusiasts on Facebook has almost 9,000 members. Considering that we started with 12, that's a pretty impressive number. One of the newer members contacted me and asked for my mailing address. Given that I am currently hiding out like a...

I miss hearing from you!  🙂 Comments have been disabled at this site, but I am still alive and well! And I miss hearing from the folks who want to contact me about my remarkable healing after my near-death experience. You can contact me via my email,...

My buddy Dale recommended some time ago that I make this site "informational purposes only" and disable comments. As my new life continues to unfold and blossom, I realize that Dale is right. I briefly considered disabling the website, as it had become a real time...

Here in Alton, I'm working with the a local historical group to put together a "driving tour" of the Sears kit homes in Alton. With the virus concerns, what better way to continue with their wonderful tradition of highlighting this city's remarkable and unique...

Being stuck at home isn't any fun. Prior to this Covid-19 event, I was traveling a whole lot, both flying and driving, and I had a train trip planned for late April. And now, all that's changed. And that's okay. I'm very grateful to be strong, well and mobile, but...

In a few weeks, this website will be rebuilt (better than it was before). In talking with Eric Schuster (who's doing the re-design), I told him (many times), "I need to know that the comments will remain in place." Eric offered many patient reassurances that my 5,591...

In September 2019, I attended an NDE conference in Pennsylvania, and while there, I met Roberta Moore, who asked if I'd be willing to share my story with her YouTube viewers. I agreed, and the video was posted in November 2019. Here's the short version of Rose's...