By: Todd Burpo

HEAVEN IS FOR REAL

Todd Burpo, Sonja Burpo, Colton Burpo

THE FAMILY

In this book, Todd Burpo writes about the horrible pain their family was put through. Well, his son Colton was sick. Really, really sick. Colton’s appendix burst and they didn’t

find out until almost a week later. The doctors in their town of Imperial did no good. So they went to a children's

hospital in Denver. That’s when they found out that Colton was NOT in good condition. Todd describes everything he was feeling, and everything that happened while his son

was slowly slipping away. Colton underwent a few surgeries and eventually he got better. It wasn’t until a while after

that Todd and Sonja noticed something strange with Colton.

THE BEGINNING

At the time, Colton was 3 years old. And after

everything happened, he would tell his parents these fascinating stories. Stories

about the “three minutes he spent in heaven”.

COLTON'S STORIES

After Colton said one small detail about heaven, his parents automatically wanted more. I don’t blame them! So they would ask him stuff about heaven. They asked him what

Jesus wore, and Colton told them. Without hesitation, Colton told them exactly what the angels in heaven wore. He told them about the rainbow colors, the nails in Jesus,

and he even told them exactly who sat on each side of God’s throne. He said that the angels sang to him so he wouldn’t be scared. Of course, his parents were amazed. All of this was coming from a 3 year old! I mean, yes, the family was very religious. Colton of course knew the basics. But Todd

and Sonja never actually went into detail like that. That wasn’t even the best of it.

LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT HEAVEN

Colton wasn’t done with his surprises. One day, he asked his mom if he had a sister.

He did have an older sister, yes. But he was asking if he

had a sister that wasn’t there with them. Because he said he met her in heaven.

His mom could barely speak now. Because before Colton

was even born, she WAS pregnant. But she

miscarried. Colton told his mom that his sister couldn’t

wait to meet her parents. She cried.

HIDDEN SECRET

I really thought the Burpo’s story was truly amazing. It’s one of those things where it could go either way. It could be the wild

imagination of a 3 year old, or it could be the absolute truth. Personally, I definitely

believe it. It really tugged on my heart strings, for sure!!

MY THOUGHTS

I do.

WELL?