The boundary between life and death is often described as fragile, but those working in intensive care units witness this reality daily.
Kirstie Roberts, a 29-year-old nurse from Florida, says she has seen numerous patients take their last breaths over the past four years.

She claims that shortly before death, many individuals experience what she describes as a ‘spiritual shift’, something she believes medical science cannot fully explain.

Words Patients Often Speak Before Death

In a video shared on social media, which has since attracted more than 600,000 views, Kirstie revealed that many patients express similar sentiments in their final moments.

According to her, regardless of how stable a patient’s condition appears or what doctors indicate, they often seem to sense their approaching death. She says patients commonly say:

“Please tell my family I love them.”
“I don’t feel well.”
“I know I’m going to die.”
She noted that after expressing such thoughts, patients frequently pass away soon afterwards.

Kirstie explained that there are instances when all vital signs appear normal and no immediate threat is visible, yet something changes abruptly, a transition she finds difficult to define medically. She described it as a moment when medicines and clinical tests seem powerless, suggesting that it may be a signal for the soul to prepare to say goodbye.

Support From Other Medical Professionals

Several healthcare workers echoed her observations in response to the viral video. A former hospice nurse commented, “She’s absolutely right, patients always know”. Another individual shared that their uncle’s vital signs were stable, yet he accurately predicted his own death.

Kirstie acknowledged that confronting death repeatedly is emotionally challenging. “We build deep relationships with patients and spend time with their families, so losing them is always painful. But over time, you learn to accept it as reality,” she said.

Reflecting on her experiences, Kirstie believes life is not merely about accumulating material possessions, as everything is ultimately left behind. She encourages people to love God, care for others and remain grateful, emphasising that in the end, relationships and love are what truly matter.

Scientific And Spiritual Perspectives

From a scientific standpoint, experts suggest that the brain may sometimes send signals before organs begin to fail, leading to anxiety or restlessness. However, Kirstie maintains that the experiences she has witnessed go beyond purely medical explanations.

According to accounts from nurses and caregivers, death may not be solely a physical event but also a profound emotional and spiritual journey.

Kirstie’s story has prompted many to question whether human beings truly sense their final farewell before it arrives.