Wow. In two and a half minutes, I can already feel the impact this book is going to have. Granger, I absolutely can’t wait to read this. Thank you for sharing your journey and your story, and being so vulnerable. I’m very much looking forward to August 1.
I’m speechless! I can only forward your words to my wife whom is struggling with the loss of her mom! I know this my friend. The word river will never be a a flowing body of water again! It has more meaning in my heart than my words could ever express!!!!! God bless you and your family granger!! Thank you for sharing!!
I lost my parents dad at 15 , three months later my mom had just turned 16. I can't wait to get the audio book. Just lost my sister in October today is her birthday. She is now 70 in earthly years. Thank you so much for presenting to everyone who wants to read the book. Happy Birthday RIV.
I lost my youngest son in 2017, he was 16. One of my best and latest pics of him not playing sports was with you. You and Brian are my cover/background on my phone. Gonna be honest, I really didn't follow you or Amber until he passed. Finding your picture with him on his phone reminded me of a time when he was so happy...and has become one of my favorite pictures of him. I watch Amber every week now. She has helped me so much. You see, I never knew religion until I lost Brian, and Finding God has been my rock as a single mom with no immediate family still alive. I think in his own way he knew I would need you two with help in finding God, and that is why he made sure I had his picture with you. ❤🙏❤️
Love this trailer, Granger. I am saddened by your sense of loss. I reached out to you to offer you some comfort, my brother. We are all grains of sand in this soul society. We are all part of something far greater than our eyes can see. I am an author as well. My life path resulted in me sharing my perspective in books, like you are doing. I'm also a musician as well. God gave us this gift, and our life experience to share with others. We never die. Only the flesh does. Spirit is what we are, the mind is the software that drives our brain, and that is the hardware that is tied to the body (the vehicle). Spirit is the creator in this world. Never lose sight of that! God blessed us all!
Wow, what a powerful two minutes and thirty-six seconds! Looking forward to reading and listening to your book. What an impact it will have on so many. Thank you. Blessings❤
I lost my little brother almost 12 years ago and not a day goes by that I don’t think about him and wish he was here to share more good times with. Your music and your attitude towards life help get me threw tough times. I thank you and your family so very much for this. God bless you all and happy heavenly birthday River❤
I am waiting for this book. Listening to this trailer, your voice your passion, all I can say is wow. I had goose bumps all over my arms. I really hope you also do an audiobook in your voice. Thank you for sharing and I hope this helps so many people. God bless you and your family.
Granger, that was really strong... it hits me really deep.... Who would choose not to love just not to have the chance to grief..... love is everything we can do in this life and by loving we can reach Jesus. All the best for you and your beautiful family 🙏❤️🤠🇧🇷
I can't wait to read the book! The songs Something is changing and Forever Forward are one of my favorite songs. We need to keep going forward and not be lost with fear and doubt. I am sorry to hear about your son. Don't lose hope to those who read this. We need to let God show us the way and help us not to struggle with our pain. It 's definitely hard to lose someone you love or our friends with. Stay strong and walk by FAITH! And not by sight.
What a powerful trailer to your book. I can already tell the book is going to be a page-turner one that I won't be able to put down and I'll read many times. I cannot wait to get my copy in my hand and read it.
Finished the audible book and the Bonus Interivew and loved every moment of this powerful, emotional, challenging, insightful and moving book. Thank you Granger and Amber for sharing your experiences and story.
God Bless you Smith Family. May God use your book in ways we cant imagine to reach the hurting, and the lost. I myself cannot wait until the release. All my love, your sister in Christ, Alicia.
That really hits a note, I think in times of grief and hopelessness some of us try to do exactly like you said and be the rock however if that rock doesn't have everything it needs to be a rock, it will break apart.
So moving & powerful, Granger. Looking forward to this book, already pre ordered. Moreso, looking forward to the audiobook. So bittersweet to release this on Riv's earthly birthday. God bless you and the entire Smith family. This trailer is so well done. ❤
Hi Granger. I can’t wait to read your book ! I to know the grief and heartache and pain of the death of a child . My precious 13 year old son went to be with Jesus in March 2000 he had leukemia. I still have the heartache from that day many years ago now but I know he is with Jesus and I will be there with him again ! Thank you for sharing this book with us !
Greif is a gift Grainger, It is loss, but it's also accountability to the experience. and recognition of lost moments where joy was never cultured. Greif done right is a blessing. This teaching was given to me by my grand father and practiced by for me by both my mother and father. Given the hope for the life yet to come, death needs to be taught as a blessing and proof for what we hope for, from our youth.
Happy Birthday in heaven River. There are some powerful thoughts in this video. Excellent! This book is going to help many no matter what they are grieving. I have been following The Smiths for a while because of your and your wife's godly example. I can clearly see how God is sanctifying you both.
Just finished reading your book. I don’t like reading books but your book made me want to read more and more every day. It really helped me I lost my dad a few years ago so I know how it feels. I just stared reading to Bible and it helps me every day. Your book helped me to deal with the pain. I am so sorry for what happened. I love Jesus and I pray to him everyday. JESUS CAN SAVE YALL.
Granger- I have my copy pre-ordered on audible because I want to hear it in your words. I Will buy the hard copy too because I have a feeling it will be one I’ll want to treasure. So so so excited. ❤
This testimony let me tell you, man, the Holy Spirit is working deep in you and through your story. I'm listening to this sad event it has me hung up im not to sure what to feel but I can tell you this Ole boy has a tear drop down his face because the lord is great and he brought your family to him stronger and better than ever. Your boy is with his father in heaven, and he will forever be your angel watching over you guys.
I cannot wait to read your book. I have seen a change in your family for the good after this tragedy. Going to the source, God, is always the best route. God bless you and your family
Beautifully done! When you named him River seven years ago, did you have any idea just how far his life and influence would flow? So much has changed in these almost four years since he's been gone, but look at all of the blessings born out of this indescribable loss. Only God could make that happen. Thanks to you and Amber for all that you have shared with all of us through this journey. #LiveLikeRiv
Thank you, Granger, for sharing your gifts & your beautiful family with us! Looking forward to this, especially the audio book, as I love your powerful voice! God bless & Happy Heavenly Birthday, Riv❣️😽
Wow! There is so much passion, so much thought provoking, so much of hanging on every word we hear from you! Can't wait for your book to come out, and especially, the audio book too! 🥲😟❤️
So powerful, Granger….life is a journey..we all love & grieve..watching my father die of ALS was so hard, but he never lost his faith which kept us strong & faithful. Looking forward to reading your book. God bless & Happy Birthday Riv!🎈
Granger, I can't wait to read your book... the few words u said in the video meant so much to me. Praying for you, Amber, London, Lincoln, and Maverick❤️
Wow, what a intense 2 minutes. I pre-ordered the book and now I can't wait for it to come even more. Thank you Granger for sharing this, all of this, with us your fans. 🎈 Yee Yee
You have it right. See, even the biggest rock will and can move in any river by the hand of God. The smallest pebble will sink to the bottom and surround itself by the other pebbles and stand firm. But that big rock, just might get pushed on. Maybe it’s because that big rock needs too and has a purpose on down the river and can’t stay in one place? It doesn’t have to be a negative. It can serve a positive ❤
Hi Granger, I'm currently reading your book, I got it from my local library because I was looking for a new book to read. And as I looked into the book reading a little of it to see if I would like it, I got invested into reading it because I love reading about and listening to true crime podcasts and true story podcasts. I'm so sorry of what happened to your little boy River. I know you are a grieving father and I can tell your whole family was very upset that your little boy just died at 3 years old and that made me cry when I was reading it, but I'm slowly getting through the book like your slowly getting over his death but you and your family are holding it deep in your hearts. And I'm so sorry you lost your little boy at age 3. Amen and God bless❤️
It’s going to be an awesome book!!!! I can’t wait!!! God has found a family that people can relate too when they speak the words of life . YEE YEE to all!!!!!!
I know it is a hard day for ya'll...sweet River's earthly birthday. He will always be loved and remembered. He has made such an impact with just the 3 years he was on earth...and the time since he left. Happy Birthday River! I know that is just an earthly thing, but I hope you know that we remember and love you!
You can't love without the pain it goes hand in hand people always tell me they will not get another dog due to the pain of their loss and I say you mean you will never love again to avoid the pain. Than a couple weeks later they have a new puppy😊
Ordered . I lost a sister in 14, a brother in 17, my mother in 18, another brother in 20 and my father in March of this year … I have been devastated by death .. I am not the same person I used to be … Granger I am so looking forward to this book .I cannot begin to tell you …
Granger, I didn't know about your book about the loss of your Son until I was listening to #matthewwestpodcast, and I was fighting tears and losing. I'm definitely going to buy your book. Thank you for sharing your story.
Granger my heart 💞💞 is with you and your family I know how hard it is to lose someone I know longer have my Dad and mom but I know it’s not the same as you losing your son god bless you and your family in this time of need love 💗 from Ohio Irene and god bless
Yes it does my son died in front of me but luckily I got him back but with brain damage. And as a Marine I fight it every day and I can’t surrender hate that I couldn’t stop it
Wow. In two and a half minutes, I can already feel the impact this book is going to have. Granger, I absolutely can’t wait to read this. Thank you for sharing your journey and your story, and being so vulnerable. I’m very much looking forward to August 1.
I didn't even make it that far...
Amen
I’m speechless! I can only forward your words to my wife whom is struggling with the loss of her mom! I know this my friend. The word river will never be a a flowing body of water again! It has more meaning in my heart than my words could ever express!!!!!
God bless you and your family granger!!
Thank you for sharing!!
Awesome Granger ! I cannot wait to read your book ! God Bless you and yours ! What a inspiration…. 2:36
Lost my dad when I was 16, thank you for sharing your experience. God bless.
I lost my mom 2 years ago and read your book tonight when I got home. You have a way of conveying a message to people. God bless you and your family.
I lost my parents dad at 15 , three months later my mom had just turned 16. I can't wait to get the audio book. Just lost my sister in October today is her birthday. She is now 70 in earthly years.
Thank you so much for presenting to everyone who wants to read the book.
Happy Birthday RIV.
I lost my youngest son in 2017, he was 16. One of my best and latest pics of him not playing sports was with you. You and Brian are my cover/background on my phone. Gonna be honest, I really didn't follow you or Amber until he passed. Finding your picture with him on his phone reminded me of a time when he was so happy...and has become one of my favorite pictures of him. I watch Amber every week now. She has helped me so much. You see, I never knew religion until I lost Brian, and Finding God has been my rock as a single mom with no immediate family still alive. I think in his own way he knew I would need you two with help in finding God, and that is why he made sure I had his picture with you. ❤🙏❤️
Wow thank you for sharing. Inspiring words!🙏🏻
Love this trailer, Granger. I am saddened by your sense of loss. I reached out to you to offer you some comfort, my brother. We are all grains of sand in this soul society. We are all part of something far greater than our eyes can see. I am an author as well. My life path resulted in me sharing my perspective in books, like you are doing. I'm also a musician as well. God gave us this gift, and our life experience to share with others. We never die. Only the flesh does. Spirit is what we are, the mind is the software that drives our brain, and that is the hardware that is tied to the body (the vehicle). Spirit is the creator in this world. Never lose sight of that! God blessed us all!
Can’t wait to read your book. I know that God is the only one who can get us through grief. When I lost my Dad I had to learn that the hard way.
Wow, what a powerful two minutes and thirty-six seconds! Looking forward to reading and listening to your book. What an impact it will have on so many. Thank you. Blessings❤
I lost my little brother almost 12 years ago and not a day goes by that I don’t think about him and wish he was here to share more good times with. Your music and your attitude towards life help get me threw tough times. I thank you and your family so very much for this. God bless you all and happy heavenly birthday River❤
I am waiting for this book. Listening to this trailer, your voice your passion, all I can say is wow. I had goose bumps all over my arms. I really hope you also do an audiobook in your voice. Thank you for sharing and I hope this helps so many people. God bless you and your family.
He is doing an audiobook. You can catch it on audible 😊
Granger, that was really strong... it hits me really deep....
Who would choose not to love just not to have the chance to grief..... love is everything we can do in this life and by loving we can reach Jesus. All the best for you and your beautiful family 🙏❤️🤠🇧🇷
One more thing....Paul, what a work of art!!! G, that concrete bench and wood cross....were magnificent.
I can't wait to read the book! The songs Something is changing and Forever Forward are one of my favorite songs. We need to keep going forward and not be lost with fear and doubt. I am sorry to hear about your son. Don't lose hope to those who read this. We need to let God show us the way and help us not to struggle with our pain. It 's definitely hard to lose someone you love or our friends with. Stay strong and walk by FAITH! And not by sight.
So so moving ...wow Can't wait to read your Book Dear brother in Christ.God bless you.
I can't wait to get this book. This is one that is not going to be just a one time read. Thank you Smith family for the book. God Bless
Happy Birthday in Heaven, River. Hugs for your Mommy, Daddy and everyone who loved you most today.
What a powerful trailer to your book. I can already tell the book is going to be a page-turner one that I won't be able to put down and I'll read many times. I cannot wait to get my copy in my hand and read it.
Finished the audible book and the Bonus Interivew and loved every moment of this powerful, emotional, challenging, insightful and moving book. Thank you Granger and Amber for sharing your experiences and story.
God Bless you Smith Family. May God use your book in ways we cant imagine to reach the hurting, and the lost.
I myself cannot wait until the release. All my love, your sister in Christ, Alicia.
That really hits a note, I think in times of grief and hopelessness some of us try to do exactly like you said and be the rock however if that rock doesn't have everything it needs to be a rock, it will break apart.
So moving & powerful, Granger. Looking forward to this book, already pre ordered. Moreso, looking forward to the audiobook. So bittersweet to release this on Riv's earthly birthday. God bless you and the entire Smith family. This trailer is so well done. ❤
Hi Granger. I can’t wait to read your book ! I to know the grief and heartache and pain of the death of a child . My precious 13 year old son went to be with Jesus in March 2000 he had leukemia. I still have the heartache from that day many years ago now but I know he is with Jesus and I will be there with him again ! Thank you for sharing this book with us !
Greif is a gift Grainger, It is loss, but it's also accountability to the experience. and recognition of lost moments where joy was never cultured. Greif done right is a blessing. This teaching was given to me by my grand father and practiced by for me by both my mother and father. Given the hope for the life yet to come, death needs to be taught as a blessing and proof for what we hope for, from our youth.
Happy Birthday in heaven River. There are some powerful thoughts in this video. Excellent! This book is going to help many no matter what they are grieving. I have been following The Smiths for a while because of your and your wife's godly example. I can clearly see how God is sanctifying you both.
Just finished reading your book. I don’t like reading books but your book made me want to read more and more every day. It really helped me I lost my dad a few years ago so I know how it feels. I just stared reading to Bible and it helps me every day. Your book helped me to deal with the pain. I am so sorry for what happened. I love Jesus and I pray to him everyday. JESUS CAN SAVE YALL.
Profound; I look forward to reading it! Thank you for what you provide to aide others in their faith journeys!
Granger- I have my copy pre-ordered on audible because I want to hear it in your words. I Will buy the hard copy too because I have a feeling it will be one I’ll want to treasure. So so so excited. ❤
Happy Birthday, River!! Looking forward to getting this book. 💜
Can't wait to read this book!
This testimony let me tell you, man, the Holy Spirit is working deep in you and through your story. I'm listening to this sad event it has me hung up im not to sure what to feel but I can tell you this Ole boy has a tear drop down his face because the lord is great and he brought your family to him stronger and better than ever. Your boy is with his father in heaven, and he will forever be your angel watching over you guys.
❤❤❤❣️🥰God Bless you Granger❣️
Happy Heavenly Birthday River. I have already pre-ordered my book, looking forward to a great read.
I cannot wait to read your book. I have seen a change in your family for the good after this tragedy. Going to the source, God, is always the best route. God bless you and your family
I’m excited for the book and will preorder for sure but man am I going to miss the music and shows
I am also going to purchase the audiobook so I can listen to it as well. Granger thank you for being so vulnerable and writing this story.
Wow Granger!! That was so well done!!! I can’t wait to read the book. ❤
Very moving as I listened and watched. You are sharing an important perspective of life, love and faith! Happy Birthday River🎈❤️🙏🥰
Can’t wait til Aug 1st to read this book!! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story with us. Bless you and your family! ❤❤
Beautifully done! When you named him River seven years ago, did you have any idea just how far his life and influence would flow? So much has changed in these almost four years since he's been gone, but look at all of the blessings born out of this indescribable loss. Only God could make that happen. Thanks to you and Amber for all that you have shared with all of us through this journey. #LiveLikeRiv
Beautiful comment!!! When you named him River seven years ago, did you have any idea how far his life and influence would flow? 😭 😭 😭
@@bgrateful453 Thank you!
Thank you, Granger, for sharing your gifts & your beautiful family with us! Looking forward to this, especially the audio book, as I love your powerful voice! God bless & Happy Heavenly Birthday, Riv❣️😽
Granger is such a big inspiration to me and is so powerful. This’ll be an awesome book!
In two-and-a-half minutes I was so captivated by what you were saying I look so forward she's a book coming out may God be with you and your family
Can't wait to read your book Granger. Your an inspiration to keep moving when times are hard
Wow! There is so much passion, so much thought provoking, so much of hanging on every word we hear from you! Can't wait for your book to come out, and especially, the audio book too! 🥲😟❤️
So powerful, Granger….life is a journey..we all love & grieve..watching my father die of ALS was so hard, but he never lost his faith which kept us strong & faithful. Looking forward to reading your book. God bless & Happy Birthday Riv!🎈
I lost my dad and mother in law 6 yrs ago. Seem like it was yesterday. Thank for your words. God bless.✨💜🙏
Granger, I can't wait to read your book... the few words u said in the video meant so much to me. Praying for you, Amber, London, Lincoln, and Maverick❤️
Amazing, I just pre-ordered the audio since I drive so much. Can't wait to hear it. I'm really looking forward to it. Thank you, Granger...
Wow, what a intense 2 minutes. I pre-ordered the book and now I can't wait for it to come even more. Thank you Granger for sharing this, all of this, with us your fans. 🎈 Yee Yee
Your testimony helps me keep perspective around parenthood and the fears that the enemy can attempt to surround you in. Looking forward to it.
You have it right. See, even the biggest rock will and can move in any river by the hand of God. The smallest pebble will sink to the bottom and surround itself by the other pebbles and stand firm. But that big rock, just might get pushed on. Maybe it’s because that big rock needs too and has a purpose on down the river and can’t stay in one place? It doesn’t have to be a negative. It can serve a positive ❤
Hi Granger, I'm currently reading your book, I got it from my local library because I was looking for a new book to read. And as I looked into the book reading a little of it to see if I would like it, I got invested into reading it because I love reading about and listening to true crime podcasts and true story podcasts.
I'm so sorry of what happened to your little boy River. I know you are a grieving father and I can tell your whole family was very upset that your little boy just died at 3 years old and that made me cry when I was reading it, but I'm slowly getting through the book like your slowly getting over his death but you and your family are holding it deep in your hearts. And I'm so sorry you lost your little boy at age 3.
Amen and God bless❤️
Happy birthday RIV !!!!
It’s going to be an awesome book!!!! I can’t wait!!! God has found a family that people can relate too when they speak the words of life . YEE YEE to all!!!!!!
Happy heavenly birthday to River and your family 🙏🏼
Hugs to your family, especially today. 😢🫂❤
I know it is a hard day for ya'll...sweet River's earthly birthday. He will always be loved and remembered. He has made such an impact with just the 3 years he was on earth...and the time since he left. Happy Birthday River! I know that is just an earthly thing, but I hope you know that we remember and love you!
Thank you Granger. 🙏🏻❤️🎈
Beautiful already!! Praying over it!!
You can't love without the pain it goes hand in hand people always tell me they will not get another dog due to the pain of their loss and I say you mean you will never love again to avoid the pain. Than a couple weeks later they have a new puppy😊
Ordered . I lost a sister in 14, a brother in 17, my mother in 18, another brother in 20 and my father in March of this year … I have been devastated by death .. I am not the same person I used to be … Granger I am so looking forward to this book .I cannot begin to tell you …
Granger, I didn't know about your book about the loss of your Son until I was listening to #matthewwestpodcast, and I was fighting tears and losing. I'm definitely going to buy your book. Thank you for sharing your story.
Granger my heart 💞💞 is with you and your family I know how hard it is to lose someone I know longer have my Dad and mom but I know it’s not the same as you losing your son god bless you and your family in this time of need love 💗 from Ohio Irene and god bless
Such a beautiful picture from a beautiful book ❤ love you man you will always have a place in my prayers ❤
Cannot wait to read this book! Wow!
Thank you for sharing this.
😭 On River's Birthday, May 16th!!! Nothing but love and God!!! LiveLikeRiv
...I want to purchase this book for everyone on this globe. 🚘
This was amazing. I just pre-ordered on audible.
I Love You, Brother. Just got the book in the mail!
Can't wait to get it and read the book I think it's gonna be one that I can't put down ..
😭Beautiful 🙏🙏
I can't wait to read this book ❤❤❤
just ordered a copy that ill be receiving Wednesday. cant wait
❤Just ordered the book❤️
i AM EXCITED TO READ THIS AND HAVE MY DAD READ IT, ESPECIALLY AFTER LOSING MY MOTHER UNEXPECTEDLY IN 2018.
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Thank you
🫶🏼❤️ I’ve been where you are! My boy Kellen’s B~day is coming up in July! Hugs y’all. Happy birthday River! ❤
Yes it does my son died in front of me but luckily I got him back but with brain damage. And as a Marine I fight it every day and I can’t surrender hate that I couldn’t stop it
#LiveLikeRiv ❤
Wow bubba! ❤️
Wow!💔💝🎈
God bless
So ❤️🙏🏼
Oh wow, sad and happy tears here
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when someone leaves your life there are no words to ease your pain. ....only god can help you .
Hope for an audio book😊
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Surrender! Yes yes yes!
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Missing riv
Would like to read book don't read much but would like to read this book.
Is there anyway to get it in audio book version? I have long drives and would love to listen to this.
I miss the old granger…
i work at the library.