The speaker describes their challenging childhood in a small, impoverished shack, facing adversity and hardship. With their mother's support, they pursued art and experienced vivid visions. Overcoming obstacles, they painted a portrait of Jesus, which faced numerous challenges but was eventually completed, embodying a message of faith, love, and eternity. The portrait's creation was marked by a spiritual journey and determination, leading to a powerful artistic achievement.
1. The family lived in a tiny Shack that was constantly flooded in 1994.
2. The home was located at the edge of a cornfield near a nuclear power plant in northern Illinois.
3. The father came from the ghettos of Chicago, and the mother was an immigrant from Lithuania who escaped the Soviet regime.
4. The user, named Kiana, was delivered at home by her mother without assistance from midwives or doctors.
5. The family faced various challenges, including threats, a neighbor's murder, and poisoned drinking water.
6. Despite hardships, the family started a business selling food door-to-door, which eventually grew.
7. The family moved into a 10,000 square foot Frank Lloyd Wright mansion in Missouri after the business became successful.
8. Kiana's best memories include riding bicycles, fishing, swimming, and creating music in the new home.
9. Kiana started experiencing intense dreams and visions of heaven around age 4.
10. Kiana's mother, initially an atheist, started believing in heaven due to Kiana's experiences.
11. Kiana was passionate about art, but her visions disappeared for a period, and she lost inspiration.
12. Kiana's family faced financial challenges, leading to another move to Colorado.
13. Kiana, at age 8, began homeschooling and rediscovered her passion for art and visions.
14. Kiana's visions led to the creation of a portrait of Jesus at age 8, which gained media attention.
15. Kiana's art raised funds for charities, and she became a best-selling author by age 10.
16. Over the years, Kiana painted different periods in Jesus's life and went on a global journey to paint true-life stories.
17. Kiana discovered the location of the original portrait, hidden for 12 years, while living in Australia.
18. Kiana collaborated on a new project to mint a gold coin featuring the Prince of Peace image.
19. During the process, Kiana had a miraculous experience, seeing the full vision of the portrait.
20. The portrait, representing a message of unwavering faith and unconditional love, came to life after a challenging journey.