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Ruth Wood's avatar

Oh my gosh, Julie, I'm so glad I found this because I am a huge fan of Randy Kay. When I went to Israel, I noticed a floral scent at various places, especially our hotel. I don't think it was Jasmine, but it was heavenly. Anyway, it got me thinking that heaven must be a wonderfully fragrant place. I love the reference to Jesus' fragrance here: "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5:1-2

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Julie Bonn Blank, Author's avatar

PS - Randy is here on the Stack, FYI. I'm going to his conference in October.

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Julie Bonn Blank, Author's avatar

Ruth! I am so happy to see you here. Thanks for joining us! Very cool on the floral scent. And what a great verse! It's perfect!

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Kelly Fritz's avatar

is it weird that I love this for you! Is it weird that I love the fact that I knew you before going to heaven and then after. Is it even stranger that I really love the fact that you were working on my website when all this happened.I love that you were able to come back and tell us it’s real!

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Kelly Fritz's avatar

yes, but the story leading up to it is so amazing! I tell people all the time your story and that I love that you just said heaven had a smell that you could feel. That made a lot of sense to me. I look forward to seeing the gates of heaven. I’m so glad you saw it. Painted it when you got back.

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Julie Bonn Blank, Author's avatar

Thanks for sharing. Yes, He showed up in major ways before I even landed in that ambulance. Saved me more than once, for sure. 🧡

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Julie Bonn Blank, Author's avatar

Yes, it's weird. JUST KIDDING. Most people do seem to be glad that I came back. That was comforting. Well, hey, at least the website got finished.

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William Mayor's avatar

I did not think that heaven smelled like Jasmine, but it was definitely a floral scent. To my mind it was a combination of a few different floral scents including rose and lily of the valley among others.

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Julie Bonn Blank, Author's avatar

I’ve had one other person also say they smelled more than one scent. But that they were all sweet. Were your’s all sweet?

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just mud by Ron's avatar

I can only imagine! 'Heaven's Jasmine' is surely next level!

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Julie Bonn Blank, Author's avatar

I’m hoping so since I don’t tolerate the earth jasmine very well! 😂

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Jen Niemann's avatar

Heaven smells like jasmine? How interesting!

I’m thinking I might’ve gone to the nearest perfumery to smell jasmine (but I’m sure it would be mixed with other stuff 🤔).

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Julie Bonn Blank, Author's avatar

Ha ha. I guess I was only thinking “fresh”. 😂

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