This video features an interview with Gordana Smith, an author and acupuncturist, who shares her powerful testimony and the story behind her book, The Book of the Silenced.
Key Themes and Highlights:
• Faith and Background: Gordana grew up in the former Yugoslavia, a communist country where expressing faith was difficult. She credits her grandmother with planting the seeds of her Christian faith (1:49 – 2:29)
• The Struggle for Her Son: The core of the testimony revolves around her son, Michael Gabriel Smith. After suffering from physical injuries and tick-borne illness (Lyme disease), the family faced a nightmare with the healthcare system (7:42 – 9:44). This included a traumatic experience in a Central Florida hospital where they were separated from their son (10:04 – 11:22)
• Crisis and Spiritual Growth: Gordana describes her journey through anger, rebellion, and eventual surrender to God during her son’s multiple hospital stays and comas (14:32 – 17:54). She shares the miraculous moment her son, Michael, awoke from a coma and spoke of his experience with the afterlife (31:11 – 32:07)
• Writing “The Book of the Silenced”: The book was born out of her darkest times, particularly when she and her son were separated. She felt divinely led to write her story as a legacy and a source of hope for other mothers and families struggling with similar hardships (3:41 – 5:52, 34:02 – 35:05)
• Community and Prayer: Throughout the interview, the host Pat and Gordana pray for listeners, friends, and Michael Gabriel, emphasizing the importance of unwavering faith and belief in God as the ultimate healer (19:01 – 22:56, 39:01 – 40:07)
Legacy and Future:
• Gordana reflects on her son’s resilience, noting that he continues to fight his daily battles with seizures while maintaining a strong love for God (32:53 – 33:03)
• She shares a vision for the future of her story: “Move, Movie, and Movement”—a hope that her book will inspire others to stand up against injustice and find comfort in God (42:07 – 42:52)
