Jennifer Neitzel – Life After Drowning and The Best is Yet to Come

In February 2026 Jennifer Neitzel had a near death, near drowning experience when she passed out while scuba diving 70 feet under water in the Pacific Ocean. In reflecting on the experience Jennifer Neitzel commented, "I realize my life on this earth could have already ended but this experience left me with great peace. I give all glory to God for this extra time and continue to wonder what “unfinished business” there is for me here."

Jennifer Neitzel reported that three ideas keep coming back to her and she believes she should be spreading this message to others!

First, life is a gift. Every day you wake up is another day God has given you and please do not take anything for granted. It is easy to focus on what you don’t have, what isn’t going right, or what you want to accomplish and not appreciate the things right in front of you.

Second, have the understanding of the fact that the best is yet to come. Whether today is your happiest day or hardest day, and no matter how many days you have left on earth, the best is yet to come and place your hope and peace in Him.

Lastly, there is a song by Shane & Shane called You've Already Won. Some of the lyrics include:

I'm fighting a battle

You've already won

No matter what comes my way

I will overcome

Don't know what You're doing

But I know what You've done

I'm fighting a battle

You've already won.

I know how the story ends

We will be with You again

You're my Savior, my defense

No more fear in life or death.

Jennifer Neitzel's near death experience changed the way she looks at each day and loving her Lord, Jesus Christ. Jennifer Neitzel wants to use this “bonus” time to appreciate all of the things she has been given and trust whatever He gives her next remembering the best is yet to come!

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Jennifer Neitzel
Keizer, OR US