Granger and Amber Smith - Honesty in Suffering

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  • @nonnyd1573
    @nonnyd1573 3 года назад +284

    Granger and Amber shine Christ to the world in their suffering. River's life may have been short but his legacy is oh so big.

    • @rebekah3483
      @rebekah3483 3 года назад +13

      Yes! I agree 100%! I remember them both saying right after River passed away that they both wanted to find the meaning of this and to figure out his legacy and I definitely think they've figured it out now! God is working through these 2 and their little family and I couldn't be more happy for them!

    • @bgrateful453
      @bgrateful453 3 года назад +9

      Agree and AMEN!

    • @The-ii5mj
      @The-ii5mj 3 года назад +6

      @@rebekah3483 I'm so proud of them both. Riv lives on thru them & all the people who love them!💖
      They made it thru with Grace that I admit, I'm in awe of & they did it as a family. Now lil Maverick making his entrance. So happy for them!!💖✌
      YeeYee
      RunWRiv

    • @bpeters6704
      @bpeters6704 3 года назад +4

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏻

    • @bowed305
      @bowed305 2 года назад +7

      Yes! Who would have ever dreamed that a child I never met would have such a HUGE impact on my life? He may no longer be with us here on earth, but his story is still being written. I've learned so much from Granger and Amber through this. I'm so grateful to them for it.

  • @johnnyschmidt6945
    @johnnyschmidt6945 3 года назад +210

    Lost a brother, suicide
    Lost a sister, cancer
    Lost a father, cancer
    Lost a wife, divorce an affair she married her lover
    Ladies and gentlemen, God showed up showered me with hid love and forgiveness ❤
    Kept goin to church and seeking him, Gods people also tremendous help

    • @reginahaley3723
      @reginahaley3723 3 года назад +7

      God bless you.❤️🙏🏼

    • @marilynpeppers1356
      @marilynpeppers1356 3 года назад +8

      God is asking some hard things of you, friend.
      Things not quite as hard as He asked of Job, without any explanation, but along the same line.
      You sound as if you were going to trust Him or die trying.

    • @rlunnerstall3527
      @rlunnerstall3527 3 года назад +12

      You are a strong man and God knows it. He may be preparing you to reach out to someone going thru tough times. You could certainly help many. May God strengthen us to be all He needs us to be. For His Glory, For His good purposes.

    • @berg6964
      @berg6964 3 года назад +3

      God Bless brother

    • @simplysarah5926
      @simplysarah5926 3 года назад +2

      I'm so sorry 😢

  • @richelledavies2827
    @richelledavies2827 3 года назад +91

    What a testament. I am heart sick over the loss of River, but I have watched their story unfold and their outward love for God just being poured into others. Grief and joy coexist. I am sorrowful for their grief but so grateful for them sharing their story and letting their joy shine through.

    • @heatherlynsey3092
      @heatherlynsey3092 3 года назад +4

      I agree 1000%. This has made me bawl, little river filling up his water gun 💔💔

    • @yankees29
      @yankees29 3 года назад +1

      Their faith in god is incredible. I’m sure it helps them cope with the grief. God bless them.

    • @Jbryant93
      @Jbryant93 3 года назад +1

      I couldn’t have said it any better.

  • @definit1on119
    @definit1on119 3 года назад +122

    I love this series. Between the Robertsons and the Smith family have been real raw and emotional. There faith in Jesus Christ through there tragedy’s are amazing. Stay blessed Smith family

    • @andreajones7818
      @andreajones7818 3 года назад +3

      Agreed! Both are good!

    • @sabine3769
      @sabine3769 3 года назад +3

      My favorite two families

    • @joshhyatt526
      @joshhyatt526 3 года назад +2

      Robertsons brought me here and I love Grainger Smith's music. I'm so happy to hear their testimony and the joy they find throughout their suffering by giving Christ their all. He truly can make ALL things work for the good of those who trust Him.

  • @dhernandez113
    @dhernandez113 3 года назад +122

    Seeing some of the hate that was thrown their way after their grief of losing a son and when they celebrated the new life of their latest child just blows my mind! How are people so incredibly hateful? How is it that people feel they have the right to be internet trolls band say some of the unbelievable things that were said to this couple? God bless you guys! I could never fathom the emotions and sorrow you have fought through- but thank you for sharing your journey and your testimony! God is great ALL the time!!!

    • @Redmow51
      @Redmow51 3 года назад +4

      Some people are just ate up. You can't let those ate up people manipulate your path in life. Keep your eyes on the prize. ruclips.net/video/amEQjT9eV20/видео.html

    • @WillBlindYouWithLight
      @WillBlindYouWithLight 3 года назад +4

      The world gets more evil every day. Wear your armor !

    • @kimberlyschwartz5299
      @kimberlyschwartz5299 3 года назад +7

      I've never seen negative comments for this beautiful couple...but the fact that I now know that they exist for this EXTREMELY LOVING COUPLE HURTS MY HEART.. however, I AM NOT WORRIED ABOUT THIS VERY STRONG AND LOVING COUPLE. THEIR BELIEF and TRUST IN GOD, THEIR BELIEF & TRUSTt IN EACH OTHER, THEIR LOVE OF THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR ABILITY TO ALLOW THEIR HEARTS TO HEAL,OPEN AND WELCOME A NEW LITTLE SOUL INTO THEIR LIVES TELLS ME THAT THEY HAVE THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO TAKE ON ANYTHING THAT COMES THEIR WAY! AMBER AND GRANGER..YOU ARE AN AMAZING POWER COUPLE WITH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👋👋👋👋🙏

    • @fancydreaming9589
      @fancydreaming9589 3 года назад +4

      Sadly that’s the way this world is becoming. Children are absolutely being devalued. Bad is good. Good is bad. It’s disgusting. All we can do is try to be that light in the world & help others,bring them to God,be a true friend to try to make it the least bit better

    • @missychase3014
      @missychase3014 3 года назад +1

      Amen!

  • @manders2531
    @manders2531 3 года назад +26

    In June of 2019 we lost our daughter. Oh the loss is nearly palpable. There is nothing nothing nothing as painful. But Jesus stepped in…

  • @Anna-kf8br
    @Anna-kf8br 3 года назад +47

    Beautiful people who are unashamed of the gospel. They are an encouragement to me to look to Jesus even when life is hard!

  • @rebekah3483
    @rebekah3483 3 года назад +50

    I remember them both saying, right after River passed away, something to the effect that they both wanted to find the meaning of this and to figure out his legacy! They knew that River's life had purpose and that he was only meant to live as long as he did, but what could or would come through and from this tragedy?
    I definitely think they've figured it out! God is working through these two and their little family and I couldn't be more happy for them! We are all blessed by these two and their love for the Lord!

  • @EagleBless
    @EagleBless 3 года назад +12

    If anyone has God in their life, he will walk and hold you in the darkest valley. I lost my 18 yr son this year by suucide. Just let God take control

    • @IAm2nd
      @IAm2nd  3 года назад +2

      So So sorry for your loss Jennifer! We pray for healing in every way for you and all of your family having to go through such pain of losing someone to suicide.

    • @EagleBless
      @EagleBless 3 года назад +1

      @@IAm2nd Thank You!!

    • @debbieherman6040
      @debbieherman6040 3 года назад +2

      Im so so sorry for your loss.always keep god first.

    • @oo0itsmaria
      @oo0itsmaria 3 года назад +1

      Sending you so much love and praying for your peace 💜💜

  • @aisatsblake
    @aisatsblake 3 года назад +42

    Wow, wow, wow!!!!!! What a testimony. I'm soooooo happy for you both and congratulate you on the birth of your fourth child. River is not forgotten....never! Funny thing is, I didn't even know this little boy and prior to hearing of him, if someone had said River I would have thought River Phoenix, but never again! When I hear of someone named River I will forever think of the little boy whose short life opened a river of healing in the hearts of so many who need Christ.

  • @michellesanchez7147
    @michellesanchez7147 3 года назад +16

    When Amber says she had feelings of grief and joy coexisting I immediately thought of Jesus on the cross reflecting that exact same thing. I'm happy your family has the joy of God's promises to sustain you

  • @Jwilly875
    @Jwilly875 3 года назад +4

    I’m so very sorry for your loss, Amber and Granger.

  • @tealcheif1949
    @tealcheif1949 3 года назад +9

    I just lost my son (34 yrs old) 2 months ago in a motorcycle accident. Very similar in alot of ways.. Ryan survived for 6 days in ICU, but passed due to severe trauma to the brain. Thru the entire ordeal God has given me a peace, it truly surpasses all understanding. It doesn't stop the pain, it doesn't make the sadness go away, but yet there is still a peace. On the way to the hospital (father's day) I prayed that if Ryan couldn't have a quality to his life, that God would just take him home, and he answered that prayer...Ryan is with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ, and I will see him again.
    Ryan was a organ donor, and saved at least 1 persons life with his gift. I still hurt, but God is good always.

    • @unapologeticallyme7664
      @unapologeticallyme7664 3 года назад +3

      I'm SO sorry for your loss🤍 I cannot imagine your incredible heartache 🙏🙏✝️

    • @susangantzler7786
      @susangantzler7786 3 года назад +3

      I'm so sorry 😞 I lost a son as well to childhood cancer . Sending you hugs and love ❤️

  • @kathyann56
    @kathyann56 3 года назад +24

    Amber and Granger, thank you for sharing your life with us. Your testimonies were so inspiring. You make me want to be a better person. Love you all. ❤️

    • @IAm2nd
      @IAm2nd  3 года назад +3

      Thanks for watching Kathy!

  • @kensingtonreichert-8442
    @kensingtonreichert-8442 Год назад +1

    WOW!!!! What a glorious story that an amazing God, my amazing God, OUR amazing God orchestrated!!! God has changed lives through y'alls story!!

  • @tracypotter7343
    @tracypotter7343 3 года назад +50

    I’ve followed your story and you have helped bring me back to Christ. I admire your honesty and we can see your raw grief something that’s so personal, but has helped so many. God bless you all and congratulations on the birth of baby Maverick. I’m sure he met Riv before he came to this earth. Xx

  • @adelys
    @adelys 3 года назад +59

    This was so raw and emotional .Thank y’all for being an inspiration to so many and being vulnerable for us to see. Y’all are so inspiring

  • @sheilapittman8277
    @sheilapittman8277 3 года назад +5

    We lost our son August 1 to drowning. Now, my husband is currently in the hospital with COVID and pneumonia. Lord please help me as I suffer. 😭

    • @Sunshotwithanornament
      @Sunshotwithanornament 3 года назад +2

      So sorry

    • @gretchenhamlin4282
      @gretchenhamlin4282 3 года назад +2

      YOUR LAST SENTENCE..WOW! WHAT A PRAYER REQUEST ! THE HOLY TRINITY WILL GIVE YOU STRENGH COMFORT CLARITY & LOVE. MAY YOUR FAMILY HAVE THE POWER OF JOY CO- EXCISTING WITH SORROW. YOU ARE SECOND !! 💕🌹❤⚘

    • @bgrateful453
      @bgrateful453 2 года назад +1

      Sheila, I am so sorry! May God carry you through this most difficult time. I hope see all the signs your son send you from heaven. 🙏 ❤

  • @chriscarney2585
    @chriscarney2585 3 года назад +9

    Granger and Amber I watch the Smiths with my three boys y’all have helped me become a better father and person…thank you so much🙏🏻

  • @marcipratt7185
    @marcipratt7185 Год назад +5

    Thank you so much for sharing your story. In 2019 I felt God tell me to have another baby. It was so outside of what I thought was our path. Pregnancy’s are so hard and I had previously thought we were done after our 4 beautiful children. But here I was hearing His voice and I couldn’t deny it, though I tried. My husband received the same message and we both felt scared to tell each other. Once we did we knew there was only one answer: Let God Prevail! And so we committed to follow Him despite our limited understanding. And unlike ever before I couldn’t get pregnant. This was so confusing to me. Wasn’t I doing what He asked. After a heartbreaking year I got pregnant, but sadly ended in miscarriage at 12 weeks. It was then that I found your channel Amber. Your light and optimism in God’s plan was a source of light to me as we traversed more infertility. I watched you welcome little Maverick into the world and felt God blessing your family! It was beautiful to witness. I am now currently pregnant and due in 6 weeks. I still don’t fully understand what God wants me to learn from all this except to trust Him! Thank you again for sharing His light through you. It was a healing balm for me. God is good, all the time! Sending love to your beautiful family. ❤

  • @Julie-uq7sz
    @Julie-uq7sz 3 года назад +11

    Watching Granger and Amber walk their journey with God, through the trials and the joys of this life, has been so encouraging! They fix their eyes on Jesus, and point us to Jesus, in the process! God is getting glory through their story!!!

  • @jackibrown5215
    @jackibrown5215 Год назад +4

    People can’t grasp that God is in control of everything. We fight against that and cause pain and struggle in our life. It’s amazing how one day it just makes sense, God is in control. Nothing happens that surprises Jesus, he knows and sees all. God is in control. It takes a burden off of me needing to try and control life.

  • @jimmyaldridge7359
    @jimmyaldridge7359 2 года назад +2

    This is koolkid on uncle's fone watchn mr granger again been goin thru a realie ruff hard scarie time mr granger has help me thru alot I been lissenin ta him sense he start and watchn his vids thru alla tha channels

  • @CS-bu9kd
    @CS-bu9kd 3 года назад +6

    I am so sorry for the loss of your child .., I have a heavy heart from losing many of my family members, mother ,father ,sister, brothers . I know how you hurt but I have not lost a chid . Little River is ok now , when we pass away we are in glory …but here on earth we suffer so much pain with our loss of our love ones . Thank you for sharing your story about River … ❤️

  • @mindyreynolds4216
    @mindyreynolds4216 3 года назад +5

    This was a very powerful video. I lost a brother back in 1992. I was 14 and he was 7. His name is Jake, and he drowned at crescent lake, Or. As a 14 year old sister, I was one of the hardest things in my life to go thru. I can’t even imagine how my parents made it thru but they did. They have since passed away too, my dad, in 2012 from a stroke and my stepmom in 2014 from cancer. It’s been a long road of grieving their losses but about a year ago I was finally able to release the right grip of grief. Thankfully and by the grace of God!!!! Thank you for sharing your story and showing your ups and downs. God Bless!!✝️❤️✝️❤️

  • @wendyahough
    @wendyahough 3 года назад +3

    Who ever put that film together is very talented the Smith’s always have the right things to say love your family

    • @IAm2nd
      @IAm2nd  3 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed our latest I Am Second film!

    • @jacobeanfrie5557
      @jacobeanfrie5557 3 года назад +1

      Yes very well put together!

  • @bgrateful453
    @bgrateful453 3 года назад +13

    ❤ Granger and Amber. They are great teachers/preachers of God's word. And they are incredible parents. River, we love you and we miss you! River's bright light. LiveLikeRiv. 🎈

    • @davebailey6034
      @davebailey6034 3 года назад +2

      I miss River terribly too. What a shining light and gift from God that Riv.

    • @bgrateful453
      @bgrateful453 3 года назад +2

      @@davebailey6034 Beautifully said!

  • @MynameisVi
    @MynameisVi 2 года назад +2

    God bless you all. 🙏

  • @geruvymelisarobinson2808
    @geruvymelisarobinson2808 3 года назад +36

    I love this testimony! I am a avid Smith's watcher and even saw Granger perform in St Louis in the beginning of July. I love how they are so honest and straight forward. I have been a Christian all my life but see things more realistic through their honesty. I consider them to be a blessing in my life for now I am choosing to grow closer to christ myself.

  • @dianabradley1016
    @dianabradley1016 2 года назад +3

    I am at a loss for words. My heart is broken for ya'll. He is with ya'll and watching over with love for your family while you cope with this devastation. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU 😔💞🙏🙏🙏

    • @dianabradley1016
      @dianabradley1016 2 года назад +2

      I came over to ya'll from Keeping it Dutch after he told us of his collaboration and their visit to your homestead to send love and support not knowing your story.... sending big hugs for a bright future

  • @susankenney7536
    @susankenney7536 3 года назад +2

    I know your pain. On January 1st 2012 I lost my son. I too did cpr on him. Didn't work paramedics doctors nothing. I sat with him held his hand in the ER and I begged God to give him back. I just kept asking Chris please just open your eyes. Please God don't take him. Till I realized it wasn't going to happen. I came home and I grieved my son alone for months I still am in a lot of ways. It's like I can't even say like it was yesterday it was today. Him and I were both saved same day. But I feel since God didn't hear me begging please don't take him with my heart as open as it could if gotten I list my faith. I still believe their is a God. I no longer go to church I no longer read the Bible. My thoughts are how could a God that's supposed to be so kind take my son when I was begging and pleading so hard couldn't hear me. I don't know how to get it back. I don't know if I really want to. I had no money no insurance I had to go sit in a Welfare office and beg for help to bury him. I went to our church asked for help I was told there's no money to help me. Even $20 would of helped. Welfare came through but then I had to find a funeral home that would accept the small amount they would allow. I wanted to have at least one viewing I couldn't welfare wouldn't allow it if I had one viewing they wouldn't pay for the cremation so I couldn't have it. I didn't have a burial site. Chris lived flowers and trees. So I bought a Bradford Pear tree planted it in the yard and buried his ashes in with that tree. I feel apart of him is alive in that tree. I go out sit and talk to him there. I plant flowers around it and I put solar lights in with the flowers. I feel at night with the lights it won't be so dark. I am single I have another son and one grandson but they weren't there. I was simply told to get over it. I live you have each other. I would of given anything to have a person when it gets bad to just say Sue it's going to be ok. So I go through my daily routine. And just wait for God to come take me so I can see Chris again to simply tell him I liove you.

    • @oo0itsmaria
      @oo0itsmaria 3 года назад

      Sue 💔I am so sorry. That was really hard to read. I hope you find whatever it is that will bring you back to God and give you some sort of peace until you can be with Chris again. No parent should lose a child and I am so sorry you had to experience that pain of not being able to begin the grieving process because of your circumstances. I think the way you honored him with the tree and flowers with the lights is so precious. 💛 Sending you love.

  • @rlunnerstall3527
    @rlunnerstall3527 3 года назад +11

    "Everything Everything is under His control"... Thank You we needed this, Praying God's Truth continues to fill humanitys emptiness as you share His Love.

  • @marshaengland9423
    @marshaengland9423 3 года назад +2

    You are helping so many people through your loss of precious River!!!

  • @SammieDee.
    @SammieDee. 3 года назад +3

    Hello Smith family.
    I went to my first concert weekend in 2yrs, this weekend in Nova Scotia, where I live. I took lots of video and photos. I had a backstage pass due to one of my best friends fiance being a tour manager. So I was side stage away from everyone taking awesome videos. It was my first time out after a very dark 2 yrs since losing my momma. I had PTSD from it as there are so many flashbacks. I was her caregiver and she was my everything. Just like you guys, the images don't leave you and when you feel the grief coming on stronger your brain goes to those images.
    As she was passing her eyes strongly dilated looking right at me, the blue as they have ever been. I know it was the lights of heaven reflecting back at me, and when my sister asked what was happening? I said she is in the tunnel of passing from earth to heaven and saying her for now goodbyes to us and saying hello to God and her loved ones in heaven. I put my nose against hers, and told her to say hi to my father, and our loved ones and that I would be ok and she is in Gods great hands now. I told her to find the water that leads to the "River". I'm crying just typing this.
    "It was 2 yrs ago today that the Doctor told me her cancer had spread and she has days, maybe a few weeks. She died 24 days later. So the Sept long weekend reminds me of that pain, that news that can cripple you. But this year I chose to celebrate through our love of music."
    My momma always used the saying "The Good Lord Will Take You When He's Ready". I held her for 2hrs after passing, sat with her and took in every last moment. Though I still struggle a lot, being around music this weekend makes me feel like I took a huge step, and the reason I mentioned the videos above was because she passed a few months after River. I use to show her videos of him. The ones when he was all hyped up on his little machine after Granger put the more powerful battery into it. lol She use to say do you have any more of those videos of those children you showed me on the toys? lol Bless her heart.
    Then when I heard the devastating news my heart crushed. I had to go tell her what happened. She was so sad about a little boy she(we) only knew through The Smith's.
    So last night at the end of each video I would YELL YEE YEE. If you look at my video on Twitter under Sammie Dee(SammieScotia) the one with Dallas Smith in it. You will hear at the end me saying YEE YEE. One Yee for momma, and one Yee for River. I know she has found him as well, and she loves children and she will have a blast with him. I am a firm believer in faith and circumstances that happen in life when we cross paths with perfect strangers.
    ( My momma adopted me when I was just 3 weeks old. She said it was her purpose. )
    I know my momma was SO happy I went out last night. She sat on my shoulder and had a blast. My gf and I took a photo and between us was an orb, and I know it was her and River shining through.
    I have felt your pain alongside my pain and I cry when you guys cry. Just know that there are good people out there that think of you in times when you think others might have forgotten. I will always remember River and every time I yell YEE YEE, one will always be for him and one for my momma.
    You're amazing parents, and Maverick is so precious. Your children are amazing and such a reflection of you both.
    God Bless. xo
    I am second...

  • @kristyhanna8476
    @kristyhanna8476 3 года назад +13

    Thank you so much for your testimony Amber and Granger! And congratulations on your baby boy ❤️

    • @IAm2nd
      @IAm2nd  3 года назад +3

      Thank you so much!

  • @maggiehalford1724
    @maggiehalford1724 3 года назад +3

    I have loss both of my sons at 22 and 24 and I can tell you that this pain never goes away, but you do live with faith.

    • @oo0itsmaria
      @oo0itsmaria 3 года назад +3

      I could never fathom that magnitude of pain. I know I don’t know you, but I hope you feel my heart going out to you and sending you so much love and wishing you peace. 🤍

    • @azpersonal
      @azpersonal Год назад

      Omg am so sorry

  • @desireelivemore823
    @desireelivemore823 3 года назад +3

    Amen there is life in the word of God. Yes my son is in heaven and we talk about him. GOD BLESS you and strengthen you day by day.

  • @oliviasmith7044
    @oliviasmith7044 3 года назад +10

    I’ll be honest I had no idea who these people were until I googled. Then still I’d never heard of earl dibbles. What a beautiful story!

    • @IAm2nd
      @IAm2nd  3 года назад +6

      They do have an amazing story. Thanks for watching our films. Please share so that others that may be suffering the loss of a child or loved one can watch as well.

    • @richelledavies2827
      @richelledavies2827 3 года назад +7

      Look up their channel The Smiths. They bring so much light and joy to our home every Tuesday and Thursday

    • @staceypennington919
      @staceypennington919 3 года назад +1

      Defiantly watch their channel. I watch as soon as they go live every week. Such a beautiful family.

  • @shelbycorey6785
    @shelbycorey6785 3 года назад +3

    Oh my goodness . I lost my daughter due to a car wreck . There is no other pain like loosing a child. It’s really hard to comprehend in yourself that your child was dead . I am so thankful that God is with me because I could not do this without him.

  • @shilohmjh7628
    @shilohmjh7628 3 года назад +2

    God’s grace & comfort are so beautiful

  • @sheilavanduynfote5539
    @sheilavanduynfote5539 3 года назад +6

    I just saw this video I have no idea how I missed it but I did. However, God knew the perfect timing for me to watch this, I needed to hear this to restore my faith in God again. Thank you Granger, Amber and River because of your suffering you have shown me the light

  • @sooner4now
    @sooner4now Год назад +3

    God bless the Smiths. Such a blessing to the hurting. My daughter and son in law are struggling w the health of my 4yr old granddaughter. So incredibly painful. Thank you Granger and Amber for sharing as your story has kept me as a grandmother to keep going. ❤

  • @bowed305
    @bowed305 2 года назад +4

    Not sure how I've never seen this before tonight, but wow, am I ever glad I found it. I love Amber and Granger, and I admire them so much for so many reasons. I hate what they had to go through, but I am so very grateful to them for sharing their story with us like they do. #YeeYee #LiveLikeRiv #LoveTheSmiths

    • @IAm2nd
      @IAm2nd  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching!!

    • @bgrateful453
      @bgrateful453 2 года назад +1

      Glad you discovered this David! Heartwrenching! Ordained, always 3. LiveLikeRiv 🎈

  • @alisonlightner866
    @alisonlightner866 3 года назад +2

    MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

  • @malloriworthen7943
    @malloriworthen7943 3 года назад +9

    I love I am second and I love the Smith Family. Beautiful testimonies. ❤️

    • @IAm2nd
      @IAm2nd  3 года назад +3

      ThQ for watching Mallori!!!

  • @tesha22
    @tesha22 2 года назад +2

    Thank God for you both and your family. Thank you for sharing. Such an incredible way of sharing. Thank you for faithfullness. River smile is so incredible ❤

  • @heatherlynsey3092
    @heatherlynsey3092 3 года назад +10

    I have just bawled. The pain and grief has to be unimaginable 💔

  • @patricialynn6280
    @patricialynn6280 3 года назад +2

    My heart hurts for your heart...How blessed we are to have Hope, to have the One and only living God ..Thank you for sharing , may we all do well in serving by loving one another💕

  • @anniegeturgun3564
    @anniegeturgun3564 3 года назад +3

    Jesus walked right up to River, picked him up and loved him. And River knew everything was going to be alright and that he will see you again.

  • @janesecaraway3995
    @janesecaraway3995 3 года назад +2

    If this doesn't yank a tear out of you....nothing will. Bless this beautiful family. God is good!! From Montgomery al

  • @Baseballisbest67
    @Baseballisbest67 3 года назад +2

    Praise God. Love you guys. Remember your family & lil River. I experienced and still experiencing same loss as you.

  • @sued.4047
    @sued.4047 3 года назад +3

    You are SO Loved & appointed by our loving God to share your pain to guide those suffering from experiences like yours back to God. God Bless you & your family!!❤️🙏✝️💙😇❤️

  • @davebailey6034
    @davebailey6034 3 года назад +3

    Guys your River has changed my life unlike anything in my life before. His life gives me hope, and many tears along the way. Yes I weep as I write this, but this all means that much to me. Oh I love my wife and kids even more if that’s possible through all of you and following of God. Bless you and again thank you all. LiveLikeRiv 🙏🏻😢❤️👍💔🎈

  • @UnashamedJesuslover
    @UnashamedJesuslover 3 года назад +13

    You were right! I needed ALL THE TISSUES! What a beautiful story of God’s love and grace and comfort! let him be your hiding place if your struggling he WILL sustain you in the lowest valleys. We are always praying for the Smith family and I’m adding this film project to my prayer list! Y’all are going to reach so many with this project I know it! GOD BLESS YOU!

  • @jenifferholubec2799
    @jenifferholubec2799 3 года назад +7

    This is so powerful. God bless the Smith’s and their beautiful family

  • @anna-mariewilson8368
    @anna-mariewilson8368 2 года назад +1

    Prayers for your beautiful family.

  • @staceypennington919
    @staceypennington919 3 года назад +8

    I ball my eyes out every time they talk about Riv. Now with baby Mavi here I just can't help but sit and wonder how amazing of a big brother he would be. I love this family whole heartly. Even to be successful in his country music career they are so humble and down to earth.

  • @DaughteroftheKing4ever
    @DaughteroftheKing4ever 2 года назад +2

    Wow! All I can say is wow! I can see your surrender and the Holy Spirit all over you. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, but if I were not, your testimony would make me call out to Him. Thank you for planting and watering, and thank you Lord for the increase. Blessings to you and your children!

  • @traciek3946
    @traciek3946 3 года назад +2

    You guys are so strong Hervey bay Queensland Australia

  • @sstarkey1695
    @sstarkey1695 3 года назад +1

    You are, without a doubt, the most precious couple and family. Love and blessings to you from North Texas.

  • @jackieleehaereiti
    @jackieleehaereiti Месяц назад

    God bless this family ❤

  • @stefanvanrensburg1436
    @stefanvanrensburg1436 2 года назад +1

    The biggest pain imaginable. God bless

  • @janetread3877
    @janetread3877 3 года назад +1

    God is good. Blessing to all. Losing a child is extremely hard. I now have such wonderful memories of my beautiful angel girl. It has taken years to get to point I am at. Thru God I have learned.......

  • @jacklynbustamante5613
    @jacklynbustamante5613 3 года назад +5

    I have never heard them talk about it this way, so raw and emotional, my heart has been with them since the day it happened, much love 🎈

  • @rebeccabitter9401
    @rebeccabitter9401 Год назад +2

    This is just beautiful

  • @donnaelkins186
    @donnaelkins186 3 года назад +1

    Granger and Amber God bless you and your Family.

  • @JupitersRealm
    @JupitersRealm 3 года назад +8

    Powerful testimony. I have learned so much through The Smiths. River has touched my heart and my life and I never even met him while he was here... but I met him through God. I am grateful they have the strength to share their experience. 🎈

  • @marybrown444
    @marybrown444 3 года назад +2

    Lost my first born child, He would have been 47 this year. I still feel the hurt but I know that he is with God. And that God has a reason for everything. I thank the Smith's for sharing with all of us. I know that it is not an easy thing to do.

  • @marciamellow1211
    @marciamellow1211 3 года назад +2

    BEAUTIFUL...GOD IS
    GOOD!

  • @mirandalewis9901
    @mirandalewis9901 3 года назад +2

    Granger and Amber are just awesome and amazing people!!!! You can look at them and see their love of Christ, family, and each other!!!! They have been such an inspiration to me!!!

  • @Bob-wr1mn
    @Bob-wr1mn 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing. You are a special Blessing to all of us. We are so very sorry for your families loss.🙏👦😇

  • @lizpetruzzi7700
    @lizpetruzzi7700 2 года назад +1

    Amen - God is good and He has overcome the world. Glory to God - love this so much❤️❤️ The love of Christ shines so brightly through this beautiful family.

  • @TheTinkerersWife
    @TheTinkerersWife 3 года назад +2

    Appreciate the point of devotionals not being the meat of the Word. Such an important testamony.

  • @billwilenski
    @billwilenski Год назад

    I can’t watch this prayers to the family. I’m sorry for your loss. I know that means nothing because they’re just words but I’ve got children. God bless you both.

  • @Nix0616
    @Nix0616 3 года назад +4

    @Granger and Amber Smith Phew! I'm crying my eyes out in sympathy for the loss and pain you have endured but also with joy that you've found a way forward with courage. Very moving words. May your son Maverick bring you more joy, peace and a love that cannot be put into words. God bless you all. 🙏❤❤

  • @kristinavansteenburgh6589
    @kristinavansteenburgh6589 2 года назад +2

    I lost my son last year , he just turned 3 and drowned in our pool 💔 life will never be the same 😭😢 I miss him so much 😢

  • @curiousman1672
    @curiousman1672 3 года назад +2

    Deepest condolences and deepest congratulations.

  • @jonathanheath814
    @jonathanheath814 3 года назад +1

    "Grief and joy co-existing",you Amber, really beautiful. And mirrored by God's grief at our sin and joy of His forgiveness

  • @ericaschannel2599
    @ericaschannel2599 3 года назад +2

    My hearts never been more broken I pray and think of you guys all of the time I’m so sorry for what happened to this angel

  • @whendidyougethere8308
    @whendidyougethere8308 3 года назад +2

    God bless this family! Congrats on baby Maverick! Yee Yee!🦋🎈❤️

  • @aliveandwell8730
    @aliveandwell8730 2 года назад +4

    My best friend and his wife lost their youngest boy just a few months ago in almost an identical way as your son River. I thank both of you for being so honest and open about your own heartbreak and your faith. I do believe your experience is helping them to cope and focus on their faith during such a horrible time. I feel completely lost as to any way I can be of service to them. I’ve lost my fair share, but I’ve never experienced the loss of my child and so it’s an almost impossible task to comprehend and to help in a meaningful way. Thank you again for being the help and guidance they need. Thank you for sharing your story and sharing River with the world. I hope when you think about him you realize that through that loss you have helped countless families who are going through the loss of their child. River is an angel and is doing God’s work still as are both of you. Thank you both and may God bless you and your family.

  • @jasonthedudeman3717
    @jasonthedudeman3717 3 года назад +1

    Praise jesus Christ and Lord I know thatvyou are taking perfect love and aoul and compassion and care foe tgat littke boy, River. My goodness man, my heart goes out to these kids sooo much. I cant even imagine. I would lose it.

  • @paulaprettypaula4213
    @paulaprettypaula4213 3 года назад +1

    Granger were all with u I lost my brother Matt nov 23 2020 Covid it’s such a hurt 😞 he died on daddy’s death 30 years ago dad was 56 Matt 54 saddest time ever river lives on through maverick and the kids you are loved 🥰 around the world yee yee 💔💔💔

  • @lyngruen8607
    @lyngruen8607 3 года назад +1

    Plans in our lives may change but GOD NEVER CHANGES....... be blessed and love YOUR EARTHLY FAMILY! Know that OUR HEAVENLY FAMILY IS FOR ETERNITY 💖😥🌹 RIVER ARRIVED EARLIER THAN YOU AND IS WAITING💖🌹
    SEER YOU ALL THERE... made my reservation awhile back ☝️💖
    Texas Nana 🤠
    PSALM 91

  • @bgrateful453
    @bgrateful453 2 года назад +1

    I love these two so much! ❤️ 🎈

  • @cindiallain8542
    @cindiallain8542 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your story.

  • @debbiealexander4255
    @debbiealexander4255 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Granger and Amber for sharing! We love you!

  • @ronalddavila8034
    @ronalddavila8034 3 года назад +3

    My deepest sympathies ( yet peace like a RIVER💙👣🙏 As GOD received River into HIS LOVING ARMS💙).
    I Lost my Father into GOD'S receiving LOVE💙.
    I can't help but think what a Wonderful "FAMILY REUNION" It will be when get HOME to HEAVEN🙏🥁💙🙏!
    Romans 8:28
    So we continue this "Journey" greatful for The Legacy Of LOVE.
    Not just any love, but GOD'S ETERNAL LOVE💙.
    Thanking GOD for the Gift of My Dad and The Gift of River.
    We are Blessed and know we will see them again at HOME🙏💙👣🙏.

  • @caredfor6872
    @caredfor6872 2 года назад +1

    I lost my son at age 4 do to chronic health problems at birth. He was deathly sick the whole time he was on earth. He had a shunt placed in his brain due to hydrocephalus and other health problems. Nothing can compare to loosing a child. GOD is our comfort in our darkest time. I lost my mom a year ago this month she also suffered with chronic health problems. If it wasn’t for GOD in my life through these tragic events I don’t know where I would be right now.

  • @chrisreeves1547
    @chrisreeves1547 3 года назад +3

    I forgot I wanted to share I heard of a weekend weatherman who was leaving his job as he wanted to be on the weeknights. But he said when thanking his listeners , he wanted to thank God for letting him forecast His weather.This reminded me of your conversation with your son about the trees.Awesome.Amen , Granger and Amber.

  • @basilleavesandhoneybees483
    @basilleavesandhoneybees483 3 года назад +1

    Your honesty helps more people than you know......
    Thank you for your selflessness ♥️♥️♥️♥️🌈🧸

  • @pamglover2131
    @pamglover2131 3 года назад +2

    God bless both of you and your precious family. I am so sorry that you have to go through such unbelievable pain. God is in control of everything for sure. We do not always and may never understand the way he works?.One day there will be no more suffering,no more grief !! That is his promise. One fine day you will see your sweet River again. Until that day,may God bless and grant you peace for all you are doing to bring people closer to our Lord. River touched more people in his short lifetime than most do in a long lifetime. I think y’all are a wonderful and strong family. Thankful you have sweet Maverick ,he will bring so much joy. I am sure River kissed him on his forehead before he came into this world. River absolutely approves. As God does.

  • @livelovenow8862
    @livelovenow8862 3 года назад +2

    You helped me get through my day.

  • @thomascaldwell463
    @thomascaldwell463 3 года назад +1

    Life can be so difficult but we trust in God to have peace, healing and understanding. God bless the Smiths!!! Yee Yee nation 💪

  • @tomdumay3885
    @tomdumay3885 3 года назад +4

    Excellent analogy about the devotionals (salad before the meal). Don't get me wrong, devotionals are a great pick-me-up, but no substitute for the Word, and a good study bible. Excellent story of faith and perseverance through adversity.

  • @jennifermcconnell9974
    @jennifermcconnell9974 3 года назад +4

    This has helped me so much, since the loss of my baby girl…I too have opened my heart to god 💞 thank you thank you so much for sharing your story, brings me so much hope after such an unmanageable loss. God bless you smith family 💞

  • @veronicacalloway425
    @veronicacalloway425 3 года назад +3

    This video was such a blessing. Thank you all for sharing your story. MAY THE LORD RICHLY BLESS YOU😊.

    • @IAm2nd
      @IAm2nd  3 года назад +1

      You are so welcome

  • @Kindness.20247
    @Kindness.20247 2 года назад +1

    Granger and Amber, sorry to hear of the loss of your child.❤🙏✝️ Powerful to read scripture. Happy you were able to have another child.😇🍼

  • @RogersRCRacing
    @RogersRCRacing 3 года назад +1

    The heartbeat in the background gave me chills 🥺

  • @terrywilliams8172
    @terrywilliams8172 3 года назад +10

    I’m so thankful for both of you. You’re absolute honesty and sharing of your journey. You both bring love and encouragement for so many of us. I lost my son July 13th 2020. Congratulations on baby Maverick. Much love to y’all. 🎈🦋🏎