Amber, you are a rockstar, warrior! The way you are honest and open about River and your struggle is inspiring. I wish every child had a momma like you!
@@cocomartin8269 you are strong like Amber. Some of us mamas have to look deeper for the strength but, Coco we all have it. 🌹🤗🌹 I’m 71. Trust yourself. The strength is right beside you 🌸🤗 .
I totally got teary eyed watching all those kids play together at the end of the video knowing their loss and seeing their strength together. We can all learn SO MUCH from our super strong kids. You and Nicole are amazing women and raised some great kids!! We can tell just by that little glimpse of them there at the end of the video 😊
River died when my son was 4 or 5 months old. His story was why I got my baby into Infant Swim Rescue Lessons around 1 year later. I was dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety, but the ISR brought a smidge more peace of what might happen whenever we were near a body of water. And we might not have done it if it weren't for little Riv.
Riv changed my life for the better in several ways. We also made sure our kids had swim lessons. Riv and my son are only two weeks apart in age. I wish you the best. God Bless.
Amber..this was what I was referring to in my prior post..that God decided to take River so that River could do ALL KINDS OF WORK on the other side..and LOOK at all River has done!!! OMG...River has managed to change the lives of COUNTLESS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES!!! JUST INCREDIBLE!!!!!👏🙌👏🙌👏🙌👏🙌😇❤️🙏👏
Ok I'm in tears! I'm so proud of you Amber! I'm honestly speechless. May God continue to bless you and share your courage. River is watching over you all now. ❤
I’ve not walked in your shoes, but as a pediatric nurse I’ve seen parents loose their child. God love and bless you for sharing your loss, and Maverick’s gain. Love to you
Amber, I wish I could just give you a big hug! But just know that in those moments when you are struggling, Little River is by your side holding your hand! 💙 saying "don't cwy mama" Sending love and prayers from New Mexico!
I wonder how many kids will be saved because you had the courage to share this journey with us. I'm confident that your reach will go far beyond anything you could ever imagine. Some parent will hold their child, hug him/her tight, put him/her to bed, and then wake with him/her again the next morning because you gave that parent the courage to do ISR for their child. I thank you in advance for this.
@David Bowe, beautifully said, and may I please take this opportunity to personally thank you for being so kind and helping me fix a mistake I made in chat on a previous video. Have a blessed day.
Choose to believe in yourself and your abilities. You are a strong and independent person. Have a Beautiful and Blessed evening/ day and week. See y'all tomorrow. Stay safe. God Bless.
I continue to be impressed with London's instructor. I truly appreciate every aspect of how she does her training. I also want to thank you again for taking us along on this ISR journey. I never knew what this was until you shared it with us. It's such important work. This is the perfect example of taking a trial and turning it into a triumph. #YeeYee
I watched with a lump in my throat… feeling so much emotion for you sweet sister Amber. Appreciate how very honest & real & genuine you are with all of us. What a blessing to peek into your lives twice a week! I am always thanking the good Lord for His love that shines in y’all. 💙♥️
I wish I could reach through this screen and give you a big hug Amber ! I have not gone through such a tragedy as your family and many others have. But my heart has such sympathy and love for those who have. What I do know is that grief over the loss of a loved one hits you in waves. Somedays it's a huge tidel wave, other days not as big a wave. I am nearly at the 12 year Angelversarry of my beloved Husband. Those waves still come in when I least expect them. What I'm trying to say is that you need to feel those feelings and I feel so honored to be one of us that get to hear you express them. Know you and your family are always in my heart and prayers from a Kansas Grandma ❤️ 👵
Here I am again…always crying with Amber! Love your hearts and pray for you every single day!!! Can’t wait for May 7th and my meet and greet. @GrangerSmith bring the camera!
Amber, you are such a strong woman. It would be easier to shy away from taking Mav to ISR lessons but you are doing it because you know how important it is. I cannot imagine what you have been through but I'm so proud of what you're doing.
Wow it amazes me how well an infant can do with proper training in the water the way Mav has done! I would love to go to school to be an instructor for ISR!
Amber Thank you for sharing. I can't say I know what you went through losing river. I think it's a great how Maverick is learning how to swim and survive in water. Your doing such a great job being a mom.may God bless you and your family.
Little Mav is doing so good in his swim lessons,glad he is sleeping better. Granger,I love to hear you sing,you are very taltened.Better than alot of the other singers.
I can’t imagine that pain you feel in your heart when you relive some of them emotions when you lost River, I will say I can see Gods Grace in you every step of this journey and how precious you are for sharing this with all of us. Thank you!! May God continue to bless your family!!
I can’t even begin to think how difficult this was for you and your children. You did it and you have so much strength. You are so Loved, my friend and how Blessed you were to have someone who could be at your side during this. God Bless for you and your friend and her family and all other families that have been through this. ❤️🎈🙏🏻🦋
Amber, thank you for sharing. You’re so strong and your love for God and others is such a testimony. Maverick is beyond precious. May God continue to bless your family as you are a beautiful blessing to others.
Nicole, I'm so very sorry for your loss ❤️🙏. I think it's fantastic such warrior Mom's you & Amber are❣️ Thank you, thank you for being there for our Smith Family 💞
Mrs. Amber I really have no words....I cry with you because of little River also tears of joy and happiness seeing a glimpse of those kids playing...may God hugs your heart guide you through this process, seeing Mav doing so good was so beautiful. Much love to you all Mr Amber and the entire Smith family.
Amber thank you for being so vulnerable. Even though I don’t know you personally, I feel like I do because you are so open and honest! Hoping to meet you on this side of heaven to give you a big hug!
Aww....virtual hug your way. I can't imagine the trauma stress involved. I am so proud of you for staying the course. Maverick is so SWEET! I see Granger's deep eye color in his face. I think of your sweet River often. God bless you and your family.
🍀🍀🍀🍀 sending warmest hugs and prayers I would imagine it would be so much easier on your heart to just avoid the water, this is clearly not always the answer. Great job Mama and Maverick for your hard work.
Amazing that Maverick has mastered survival at such a young age. I have no doubt River is with him helping. You are amazing too Amber , blessing you found ISR. That should be taught in every town/city/state. Should be a pamphlet and discussing given at hospitals after the birth of every baby.
Amber and Mavi- you are going to touch so many lives by showing us ISR. I hope that the good Lord puts wings on this endeavor, and I pray that it becomes a national movement. God bless you all, especially Maverick and River.🥰🥰
You are doing so well Amber. And so is Mav. It’s ok to be emotional. I was just watching him in the pool. Thank you Lord for all you do for all of us. 🙏🏻💗
The tears are rolling down my cheeks. Amber both you & Maverick got this!! You are so strong to watch him as he learns how to maneuver in the water by floating, etc.. Such hard goodbyes but you will be life long friends & she will love to hear about Maverick's progress. Love all of you ❤ Have a Blessed Week 🙏
I can feel your fear. I’m sure it’s nothing near the pain you have, but then there’s the joy you feel as he masters this challenge. God bless all of you.
God Bless you all as you share the hard stuff to encourage all those who are watching! All Glory to God for what He is doing through your willingness to share with the world!🥰🙏🏼
This was very heart warming and gut wrenching all rolled into one !! The minute I saw your tears..to the smiles on all the kids faces...what an amazing wonderful week...and sleeping..a whole night's sleep...that's amazing... Love seeing London saddling her horse up...and Granger's Meet and Greets...the Smiths are the Best!!
Im in West Virginia I would give anything to be able to see you in concert. Bet it will be an awesome show. I love your family and music... Y'all are awesome
Your strength is beyond admirable, Amber! And WOOO HOOOO on Mavy sleeping all night!! Sent you something in the mail the other day, hope you all love it! 💕
Your light is knowing that your saving your child before it could happen. You are learning and thriving with Maverick. Its ok to let those emotions our. And they can bring you down if you don't let them out. Y'all got this!!
A sweet friend to come all that way. Your tears are for joy and loss. It is still hard on your heart sweet memories and sad too of River. What a gift you are giving Maverick and teaching other parents the importance of water safety. You should write a book on Maverick’s journey of water safety and teaching a baby to survive in the water.
I cannot imagine how difficult it is to see your precious baby under the water after what you have been through. Thanks so much for sharing your most personal times, for educating everyone here, and for being so honest about how difficult this is,, but necessary.
God Bless you Amber , I know that only God could give you the strength to watch that baby in the water, I wish I was that brave , You are such an inspiration . God Bless You ❤️
Amber 💖 you have such a big heart & I cant even describe what it's like to have lost your Son River because it's not happened to me 😥 I just want to THANK YOU for being so BRAVE & this ISR Education is going to help & save so many children 🙏 you are an Incredible inspirational Woman 👏👏👏 💖 love from Australia 🇦🇺
God bless you and your family. Of course your emotions are all over honey you have been through so much and you are moving forward in your own time. Praying for your peace and sleep
My heart hurts for you and what a brave and awesome thing with ISR you are doing for Maverick. River is looking down upon all of you with joy and love. Hugs for you. My daughter is doing ISR in two weeks with our one year old grandson and I’m so glad. I have encouraged her to follow you and watch the Arise with Amber and how wonderful those messages are. God give you continual strength as you go through this most difficult but rewarding process. We the all the Smith’s. 😘💜💛💜
We just completed ISR last week with our 2 year old because of River. I even got my sister to take her 1 year old too. I tell everyone about ISR, especially all my friends with little ones. There were days I got teary-eyed watching my son compete ISR, I cannot imagine how you feel. You and your entire family are so strong though!
Amber dear sweet mama, your tears are my tears having lost my son also. Your bravery and courage are Gods signs to others ,that hope and peace, and even joy still exists after terrible loss. God does not shield you from the pain of loss, but teaches us how to use our faith to push through the pain knowing we will once again see the faces of those who have passed. I KNOW my son waits for me and that brings me joy. River waits for you. See him in the clouds as the winds blow them by. Hear him in the silence of the woods while the birds are singing to your soul. He is all around you strengthening your faith. Gods peace be with you and with your family. 😘
God is using you. Most of us have no idea how hard this is for you, Amber and I’m sure the whole family. We just see snipits. God give Y’all strength and peace in the journey. The footage of Maverick turning over is absolutely amazing!
You are so strong to do this. I'm sad Granger was not home to support you though this tough one. I admire your strength and determination to get through it for Mav's sake. It is apparent how difficult it was. Proud of you and so happy for the connections you and the kids made with the instructor and family!
Awe, I wish I could give you a hug! This Grandma loves you! You are an overcomer! Amber you truly what is best for your kids! You are a woman of God! You and Granger are excellent parents..make a great team! God Bless and lots of love to you all! 💞
You are so brave an courageous Amber thanku for sharing ..you are a terrific mother the end of the video waa so beautiful ..you are all incredible thanku so much love and God bless always x
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I know it’s not easy but you are helping so many others be educated and learn how to protect our kids/future families.
God bless you Amber. I'm so glad we can rely on God to help us through such hard times. I pray for your family daily and it's so wonderful to know that Maverick is learning and reacting the way he should. May God continue to be right there with you through all his lessons. And repeat to yourself "Its working" "Its working" Love ya"ll
Amber you are such a strong woman. May you be comforted by the Holy Spirit as you read this. You and Grainger work so hard. You are great parents. Blessings
I’m so proud of you momma, you and baby have come far since last week. I’m thankful you have awesome woman you can turn to. Keep going, lives are being changed! 💕💕💕
So much emotions in tonight's episode but keeping it real. Amber you always end Arise saying "you are chosen" and He did indeed choose you to share His word but also to show His mercy, He knows the ISR was hard for you but He gave you the strength to not only handle it but to share it. I am sure so many are thankful because of this.
I love you guys. I’m an older gal who didn’t go through what you have but I’ve watched you forever and cheer you on always and it inspires us all the strength you have and what fabulous parents and people you all are.🙏🏼💪 thanks for sharing your story, brings joy and hope to all situations. ❤️
Amber, your Children are so blessed to have a strong Mom like you. I just wanted to reach through the screen to give you a hug. Your one strong Woman. I remember when you Guys showed us your home, when it was finished being built. I believe you guys had the furniture in it too. I remember you suggesting that Granger should hang I believe you said Moose heads in the kitchen. And you even shocked Granger, he replied how did he get so blessed to get married to a Wonderful Woman, who is a Wonderful Wife and Mother. And is even willing to allow him to hang the Moose heads over the main wall in the kitchen. ( I'm not really sure if it's the main wall, where you pointed was up towards the top above the stove and oven part. hopefully this will help bring back that special moment). I noticed they aren't hanging up there yet. But it's not like you Guys haven't been busy. Maybe Granger hasn't had the time to go hunting, or maybe you Guys changed your mind, because of how much London loves animals. I just happened to remember that moment. You and Granger and your Children and the other members of your Family have really opened up your Family and your hearts and your journey to so many people. In my opinion you also brought a lot of People back to GOD, and reminded us, that everything We have is a blessing from GOD in Jesus name. I don't know if you Guys heard about Summer Wells case, at first it seemed like something may of happened when she was swimming at a place called the Swimming hole in Tennessee. I shared River's story with some people who started to follow Summers story. I shared all the wonderful things your Family has done in Rivers honor including the River Kelly Smith Foundation, and how the Foundation helps with funding and to help teach Children to learn to Swim at a very young age. I suggested they Goggle River Kelly Foundation to get more information. About Summers case, she is still missing, and there's a lot of Theory's as to what may of happened to her. I'm not going to bring up Summers case, a lot of people already have heard about Summer. Speaking of Summer the Season, there's several places that are starting to advertise they plan on opening up either pools in different townships in different States. What I'm getting to is can I contact River Kelly's Foundation and see if they have any poster signs that may give information to advise People of the various places that the River Kelly Foundation helps to support so many Organizations to help teach Children water Safety and how to Swim. I realize there's so many places through out all of the States, and that funding is tight in all areas. I would really like to help bring more awareness about safety with Water and with Swimming and stranger danger. If you get a free moment and could tell me who I can contact in helping to bring more awareness in several areas of alerting Parents and especially Children of the signs not just with Swimming but other areas too. I can't wait to see the whole video of Maverick from his first day until your little one graduates his Swimming classes /Survival Water Classes. I hope your doing something like that with London on learning her horse back lessons. That was something I always wanted to learn too. It's amazing watching all of them growing up. It seemed like yesterday, "The Smiths" popped up on you tube. And you Guys have shared so much with us. And I know my Family and Friends that I recommend your story to, they all seem just as excited. There's a lot of shows I need to catch back up. I pray that GOD continues to use your story to share with all of Us. And continues to Bless every member of the Smith Family. In Jesus mighty name, Amen. About a month or so ago, I came across a song, I heard back in the 1980's, the title of the song is "For Those Tears I Died For". For some reason it was removed from the Hymnal books. Someone found it again and the original Artist, and some other singers recorded it as well. There's an updated version, that was recorded about 4 years ago, and the title of the new version is "For Your Tears I Died For". Both of very special songs and versions. "Jesus said come to the fountain, I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied". Some refer to the title as "Come To The Water". I believe the song will touch so many of you. GOD Bless all of you in Jesus name. Amen.
Amber - my heart rejoices with you and weeps with you as well! God bless you guys ALWAYS! Thanks for sharing and always being so real. We are all grateful for you and your family!
My heart goes out to you in your Grief and your Gratitude. What a challenging yet rewarding experience it must be to watch Mav work through those lessons. Praying for your heart and family during this time. Way to go on the lessons Mavy! 💛🦋
I could watch an entire episode of just Maverick going HAM at the camera lol You're a strong lady Amber, I can't imagine the thoughts that run through your head while you trust the process! Lots of love sent your way!
I know these lessons have been hard for you to get through. But he's learning how to survive in the water and he's sleeping all night. Take care and stay safe out there. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.
Amber, you are a rockstar, warrior! The way you are honest and open about River and your struggle is inspiring. I wish every child had a momma like you!
Same i wish i was strong like you
Amen!
@@cocomartin8269 you are strong like Amber. Some of us mamas have to look deeper for the strength but, Coco we all have it. 🌹🤗🌹
I’m 71. Trust yourself. The strength is right beside you 🌸🤗
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Amen 🕊
I totally got teary eyed watching all those kids play together at the end of the video knowing their loss and seeing their strength together. We can all learn SO MUCH from our super strong kids. You and Nicole are amazing women and raised some great kids!! We can tell just by that little glimpse of them there at the end of the video 😊
River died when my son was 4 or 5 months old. His story was why I got my baby into Infant Swim Rescue Lessons around 1 year later. I was dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety, but the ISR brought a smidge more peace of what might happen whenever we were near a body of water. And we might not have done it if it weren't for little Riv.
Riv changed my life for the better in several ways. We also made sure our kids had swim lessons. Riv and my son are only two weeks apart in age. I wish you the best. God Bless.
Amber..this was what I was referring to in my prior post..that God decided to take River so that River could do ALL KINDS OF WORK on the other side..and LOOK at all River has done!!! OMG...River has managed to change the lives of COUNTLESS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES!!! JUST INCREDIBLE!!!!!👏🙌👏🙌👏🙌👏🙌😇❤️🙏👏
Ok I'm in tears! I'm so proud of you Amber! I'm honestly speechless. May God continue to bless you and share your courage. River is watching over you all now. ❤
Amber you have inspired many. Just watching you cry. I started crying just knowing how hard this has to be for you.
Aww big hugs. The swim class has to be tough, but the outcome is a blessing. You got this and God has got your sweet family.
I’ve not walked in your shoes, but as a pediatric nurse I’ve seen parents loose their child. God love and bless you for sharing your loss, and Maverick’s gain. Love to you
Amber, I wish I could just give you a big hug! But just know that in those moments when you are struggling, Little River is by your side holding your hand! 💙 saying "don't cwy mama" Sending love and prayers from New Mexico!
Thank you for showing the world how amazing ISR is, I'm still praying for all of you guys.
I wonder how many kids will be saved because you had the courage to share this journey with us. I'm confident that your reach will go far beyond anything you could ever imagine. Some parent will hold their child, hug him/her tight, put him/her to bed, and then wake with him/her again the next morning because you gave that parent the courage to do ISR for their child. I thank you in advance for this.
@David Bowe, beautifully said, and may I please take this opportunity to personally thank you for being so kind and helping me fix a mistake I made in chat on a previous video. Have a blessed day.
@@mccadee5933 Happy I could help.
Choose to believe in yourself and your abilities. You are a strong and independent person. Have a Beautiful and Blessed evening/ day and week. See y'all tomorrow. Stay safe. God Bless.
I just want to give you a hug Amber. My heart is with you . I'm so proud of you and Maverick.
I continue to be impressed with London's instructor. I truly appreciate every aspect of how she does her training. I also want to thank you again for taking us along on this ISR journey. I never knew what this was until you shared it with us. It's such important work. This is the perfect example of taking a trial and turning it into a triumph. #YeeYee
I couldn’t have said it better myself!! God Bless y’all still keeping y’all in my prayers!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
YeeYee and LiveLikeRiv 🎈
my little cousin turned one the second week of this month and i’ve been sending these to my aunt
Amen!
I watched with a lump in my throat… feeling so much emotion for you sweet sister Amber. Appreciate how very honest & real & genuine you are with all of us. What a blessing to peek into your lives twice a week! I am always thanking the good Lord for His love that shines in y’all. 💙♥️
God Bless you Amber for preparing Mav to handle critical incidents. It will be helpful for him as he grows beyond the pool.
I wish I could reach through this screen and give you a big hug Amber ! I have not gone through such a tragedy as your family and many others have. But my heart has such sympathy and love for those who have. What I do know is that grief over the loss of a loved one hits you in waves. Somedays it's a huge tidel wave, other days not as big a wave. I am nearly at the 12 year Angelversarry of my beloved Husband. Those waves still come in when I least expect them. What I'm trying to say is that you need to feel those feelings and I feel so honored to be one of us that get to hear you express them. Know you and your family are always in my heart and prayers from a Kansas Grandma ❤️ 👵
Here I am again…always crying with Amber! Love your hearts and pray for you every single day!!! Can’t wait for May 7th and my meet and greet. @GrangerSmith bring the camera!
Amber, you are such a strong woman. It would be easier to shy away from taking Mav to ISR lessons but you are doing it because you know how important it is. I cannot imagine what you have been through but I'm so proud of what you're doing.
Evening, YEE YEE Nation! God Bless you, Nicole and Joann. You are so brave, Amber❤🙏
Wow it amazes me how well an infant can do with proper training in the water the way Mav has done! I would love to go to school to be an instructor for ISR!
Maverick did an excellent job swimming, he was so cute and full of smiles today! 💗⚘
Mama strong. Keep fighting and finding the good. River is so proud of Mav and you!
Amber Thank you for sharing. I can't say I know what you went through losing river. I think it's a great how Maverick is learning how to swim and survive in water. Your doing such a great job being a mom.may God bless you and your family.
Amber, I needed to cry with you today and I did. I’m going through a really emotional loss right now. I love you. Thank you.
It is simply amazing watching Maverick flipping the water by his self! He is learning so fast! Y'all stay safe!
Little Mav is doing so good in his swim lessons,glad he is sleeping better.
Granger,I love to hear you sing,you are very taltened.Better than alot of the other singers.
I can’t imagine that pain you feel in your heart when you relive some of them emotions when you lost River, I will say I can see Gods Grace in you every step of this journey and how precious you are for sharing this with all of us. Thank you!! May God continue to bless your family!!
Stay brave Amber, you are doing the right thing.❤️
Maverick is so smiley!! He's absolutely adorable!!
London is growing up so fast, she's such a beautiful young lady! 💗
I can’t even begin to think how difficult this was for you and your children. You did it and you have so much strength. You are so Loved, my friend and how Blessed you were to have someone who could be at your side during this. God Bless for you and your friend and her family and all other families that have been through this. ❤️🎈🙏🏻🦋
Amber, thank you for sharing. You’re so strong and your love for God and others is such a testimony. Maverick is beyond precious. May God continue to bless your family as you are a beautiful blessing to others.
Thank you for being so transparent. I cringe watching him so I can only imagine. Prays for you and the family. Have a blessed week.
Nicole, I'm so very sorry for your loss ❤️🙏. I think it's fantastic such warrior Mom's you & Amber are❣️ Thank you, thank you for being there for our Smith Family 💞
Mrs. Amber I really have no words....I cry with you because of little River also tears of joy and happiness seeing a glimpse of those kids playing...may God hugs your heart guide you through this process, seeing Mav doing so good was so beautiful. Much love to you all Mr Amber and the entire Smith family.
Amber thank you for being so vulnerable. Even though I don’t know you personally, I feel like I do because you are so open and honest! Hoping to meet you on this side of heaven to give you a big hug!
Aww....virtual hug your way. I can't imagine the trauma stress involved. I am so proud of you for staying the course. Maverick is so SWEET! I see Granger's deep eye color in his face. I think of your sweet River often. God bless you and your family.
🍀🍀🍀🍀 sending warmest hugs and prayers I would imagine it would be so much easier on your heart to just avoid the water, this is clearly not always the answer. Great job Mama and Maverick for your hard work.
Amazing that Maverick has mastered survival at such a young age. I have no doubt River is with him helping. You are amazing too Amber , blessing you found ISR. That should be taught in every town/city/state. Should be a pamphlet and discussing given at hospitals after the birth of every baby.
Awe baby girl. I feel your pain. And your joy. Love you. Hugs.
Amber and Mavi- you are going to touch so many lives by showing us ISR. I hope that the good Lord puts wings on this endeavor, and I pray that it becomes a national movement. God bless you all, especially Maverick and River.🥰🥰
You're courageous Amber sending big hugs your way. Much love and encouragement as you continue forward with these courses. ❤🙏
I cried with you on this. So thankful you had the courage to do this and share it. Many will be helped and informed.
You are doing so well Amber. And so is Mav. It’s ok to be emotional. I was just watching him in the pool. Thank you Lord for all you do for all of us. 🙏🏻💗
The tears are rolling down my cheeks. Amber both you & Maverick got this!! You are so strong to watch him as he learns how to maneuver in the water by floating, etc.. Such hard goodbyes but you will be life long friends & she will love to hear about Maverick's progress.
Love all of you ❤ Have a Blessed Week 🙏
Bless your heart Amber. This must have been hard for you. Your little Maverick will be a strong little swimmer now.
Pensacola was our first Granger concert and it was amazing! Will definitely be seeing you again next time you come to Florida!!
God bless you all!! So many prayers and love to you. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
It's okay not to be ok sometimes. Y'all got this! It's great for people to learn this
I can feel your fear. I’m sure it’s nothing near the pain you have, but then there’s the joy you feel as he masters this challenge. God bless all of you.
God Bless you all as you share the hard stuff to encourage all those who are watching! All Glory to God for what He is doing through your willingness to share with the world!🥰🙏🏼
Prayers sent. God bless you all.
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This was very heart warming and gut wrenching all rolled into one !! The minute I saw your tears..to the smiles on all the kids faces...what an amazing wonderful week...and sleeping..a whole night's sleep...that's amazing...
Love seeing London saddling her horse up...and Granger's Meet and Greets...the Smiths are the Best!!
Amber sending you a big momma hug. Mav is getting so big and so animated.
I have trouble watching. You are incredible to trust God a through this and how wonderful to have a Friend come for you…sending hugs
Im in West Virginia I would give anything to be able to see you in concert. Bet it will be an awesome show. I love your family and music... Y'all are awesome
Your strength is beyond admirable, Amber! And WOOO HOOOO on Mavy sleeping all night!! Sent you something in the mail the other day, hope you all love it! 💕
Your light is knowing that your saving your child before it could happen. You are learning and thriving with Maverick. Its ok to let those emotions our. And they can bring you down if you don't let them out. Y'all got this!!
Amber you are a special person!! You are SO strong and you are such a great mom!!!! Maverick is such a beautiful baby boy! So happy and a ham .😁
A sweet friend to come all that way. Your tears are for joy and loss. It is still hard on your heart sweet memories and sad too of River. What a gift you are giving Maverick and teaching other parents the importance of water safety. You should write a book on Maverick’s journey of water safety and teaching a baby to survive in the water.
I love you Smith family!! You are such an inspiration for all of us. Amber, you are AMAZING!
I cannot imagine how difficult it is to see your precious baby under the water after what you have been through. Thanks so much for sharing your most personal times, for educating everyone here, and for being so honest about how difficult this is,, but necessary.
God Bless you Amber , I know that only God could give you the strength to watch that baby in the water, I wish I was that brave , You are such an inspiration . God Bless You ❤️
Amber 💖 you have such a big heart & I cant even describe what it's like to have lost your Son River because it's not happened to me 😥 I just want to THANK YOU for being so BRAVE & this ISR Education is going to help & save so many children 🙏 you are an Incredible inspirational Woman 👏👏👏 💖 love from Australia 🇦🇺
God bless you and your family.
Of course your emotions are all over honey you have been through so much and you are moving forward in your own time.
Praying for your peace and sleep
My heart hurts for you and what a brave and awesome thing with ISR you are doing for Maverick. River is looking down upon all of you with joy and love. Hugs for you. My daughter is doing ISR in two weeks with our one year old grandson and I’m so glad. I have encouraged her to follow you and watch the Arise with Amber and how wonderful those messages are. God give you continual strength as you go through this most difficult but rewarding process. We the all the Smith’s. 😘💜💛💜
We just completed ISR last week with our 2 year old because of River. I even got my sister to take her 1 year old too. I tell everyone about ISR, especially all my friends with little ones. There were days I got teary-eyed watching my son compete ISR, I cannot imagine how you feel. You and your entire family are so strong though!
Amber dear sweet mama, your tears are my tears having lost my son also. Your bravery and courage are Gods signs to others ,that hope and peace, and even joy still exists after terrible loss. God does not shield you from the pain of loss, but teaches us how to use our faith to push through the pain knowing we will once again see the faces of those who have passed. I KNOW my son waits for me and that brings me joy. River waits for you. See him in the clouds as the winds blow them by. Hear him in the silence of the woods while the birds are singing to your soul. He is all around you strengthening your faith. Gods peace be with you and with your family. 😘
Hugs Amber !! Stay Strong my friend !! Mav love this it's good for him n you !! Love Mav smiles !! Love n Bless you all !!
God is using you. Most of us have no idea how hard this is for you, Amber and I’m sure the whole family. We just see snipits. God give Y’all strength and peace in the journey. The footage of Maverick turning over is absolutely amazing!
You are so strong to do this. I'm sad Granger was not home to support you though this tough one. I admire your strength and determination to get through it for Mav's sake. It is apparent how difficult it was. Proud of you and so happy for the connections you and the kids made with the instructor and family!
Awe, I wish I could give you a hug! This Grandma loves you! You are an overcomer! Amber you truly what is best for your kids! You are a woman of God! You and Granger are excellent parents..make a great team! God Bless and lots of love to you all! 💞
Girl, I got emotional with you!! Your so strong & brave...& so is lil Maverick. Praying for yall🙏😘
Bless you and little Maveric ❤️ 🕊🙏
You are so brave an courageous Amber thanku for sharing ..you are a terrific mother the end of the video waa so beautiful ..you are all incredible thanku so much love and God bless always x
Maverick is doing so great in the water, he is getting so big! He is a big ham with the camera❤️
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I know it’s not easy but you are helping so many others be educated and learn how to protect our kids/future families.
God bless you Amber. I'm so glad we can rely on God to help us through such hard times. I pray for your family daily and it's so wonderful to know that Maverick is learning and reacting the way he should. May God continue to be right there with you through all his lessons. And repeat to yourself "Its working" "Its working" Love ya"ll
Prayers it’s always hard to watch children struggle but God has your heart and maverick in His heart
So hard to watch, very emotional. I feel your pain.
Amber you are such a strong woman. May you be comforted by the Holy Spirit as you read this. You and Grainger work so hard. You are great parents. Blessings
I’m so proud of you momma, you and baby have come far since last week. I’m thankful you have awesome woman you can turn to. Keep going, lives are being changed! 💕💕💕
Oh Amber...I cried right along with you. 🤗
This brought tears to my eyes! "Hope and happiness through tragedy", you have come a long way Amber! 🙏 Praise God!
So much emotions in tonight's episode but keeping it real. Amber you always end Arise saying "you are chosen" and He did indeed choose you to share His word but also to show His mercy, He knows the ISR was hard for you but He gave you the strength to not only handle it but to share it. I am sure so many are thankful because of this.
Amen
MY PARYERS ARE WITH YOU AMBER
I love you guys. I’m an older gal who didn’t go through what you have but I’ve watched you forever and cheer you on always and it inspires us all the strength you have and what fabulous parents and people you all are.🙏🏼💪 thanks for sharing your story, brings joy and hope to all situations. ❤️
Love you all! You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your pain as well as your joy. God is so good! 🙏🏻♥️
💕💕💕💕 God bless you Amber. God bless you. Sending you so much love.
Aww hunny 🥹💙
You need to cry! It's OK.. means you're tough! It'll be ok. And like you've said, it's only for the best. Take care and get some rest! 🥰
Amber, your Children are so blessed to have a strong Mom like you. I just wanted to reach through the screen to give you a hug. Your one strong Woman. I remember when you Guys showed us your home, when it was finished being built. I believe you guys had the furniture in it too. I remember you suggesting that Granger should hang I believe you said Moose heads in the kitchen. And you even shocked Granger, he replied how did he get so blessed to get married to a Wonderful Woman, who is a Wonderful Wife and Mother. And is even willing to allow him to hang the Moose heads over the main wall in the kitchen. ( I'm not really sure if it's the main wall, where you pointed was up towards the top above the stove and oven part. hopefully this will help bring back that special moment). I noticed they aren't hanging up there yet. But it's not like you Guys haven't been busy. Maybe Granger hasn't had the time to go hunting, or maybe you Guys changed your mind, because of how much London loves animals. I just happened to remember that moment. You and Granger and your Children and the other members of your Family have really opened up your Family and your hearts and your journey to so many people. In my opinion you also brought a lot of People back to GOD, and reminded us, that everything We have is a blessing from GOD in Jesus name. I don't know if you Guys heard about Summer Wells case, at first it seemed like something may of happened when she was swimming at a place called the Swimming hole in Tennessee. I shared River's story with some people who started to follow Summers story. I shared all the wonderful things your Family has done in Rivers honor including the River Kelly Smith Foundation, and how the Foundation helps with funding and to help teach Children to learn to Swim at a very young age. I suggested they Goggle River Kelly Foundation to get more information. About Summers case, she is still missing, and there's a lot of Theory's as to what may of happened to her. I'm not going to bring up Summers case, a lot of people already have heard about Summer. Speaking of Summer the Season, there's several places that are starting to advertise they plan on opening up either pools in different townships in different States. What I'm getting to is can I contact River Kelly's Foundation and see if they have any poster signs that may give information to advise People of the various places that the River Kelly Foundation helps to support so many Organizations to help teach Children water Safety and how to Swim. I realize there's so many places through out all of the States, and that funding is tight in all areas. I would really like to help bring more awareness about safety with Water and with Swimming and stranger danger. If you get a free moment and could tell me who I can contact in helping to bring more awareness in several areas of alerting Parents and especially Children of the signs not just with Swimming but other areas too. I can't wait to see the whole video of Maverick from his first day until your little one graduates his Swimming classes /Survival Water Classes. I hope your doing something like that with London on learning her horse back lessons. That was something I always wanted to learn too. It's amazing watching all of them growing up. It seemed like yesterday, "The Smiths" popped up on you tube. And you Guys have shared so much with us. And I know my Family and Friends that I recommend your story to, they all seem just as excited. There's a lot of shows I need to catch back up. I pray that GOD continues to use your story to share with all of Us. And continues to Bless every member of the Smith Family. In Jesus mighty name, Amen. About a month or so ago, I came across a song, I heard back in the 1980's, the title of the song is "For Those Tears I Died For". For some reason it was removed from the Hymnal books. Someone found it again and the original Artist, and some other singers recorded it as well. There's an updated version, that was recorded about 4 years ago, and the title of the new version is "For Your Tears I Died For". Both of very special songs and versions. "Jesus said come to the fountain, I know you are thirsty, you won't be denied". Some refer to the title as "Come To The Water". I believe the song will touch so many of you. GOD Bless all of you in Jesus name. Amen.
Amber - my heart rejoices with you and weeps with you as well! God bless you guys ALWAYS! Thanks for sharing and always being so real. We are all grateful for you and your family!
I swear if I can get my heart fixed I'm gonna bring my family n there babies to a concert!! ❤️💙
My heart goes out to you in your Grief and your Gratitude. What a challenging yet rewarding experience it must be to watch Mav work through those lessons. Praying for your heart and family during this time. Way to go on the lessons Mavy! 💛🦋
I have no words, but I continue to pray for the Smiths.🙏🙏🙏
Mavi is a Camera ham! I love it! Thank you Granger, for being such a Man of Faith! God bless you all! 🙏🧡
I could watch an entire episode of just Maverick going HAM at the camera lol You're a strong lady Amber, I can't imagine the thoughts that run through your head while you trust the process! Lots of love sent your way!
I know these lessons have been hard for you to get through. But he's learning how to survive in the water and he's sleeping all night. Take care and stay safe out there. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.