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Never apologize Granger for anything related to Riv or anything to do with your mental health and family. I’m not a parent but I know what ISR is now because of you I’ll tell those with kids under 4 years old about it all. You all are an inspiration for many and please never forget that. Since you guys started this channel I’ve grown so much in my relationship with Jesus even more. I hope one day we get the chance to meet if not we’ll meet in Heaven. I love y’all and glad we’re family in Christ
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We too..have gotten some much from this dear family...Oh wow and when Granger preached..
God bless them always
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Pediatricians should be on board and tell parents about it and lead them to a website where parents can learn more and find lessons in their area.
Pool Builders too! Could have all the layers of protection layed out for their customers, along with a special book 'Where the Dinosaurs Roar' - given to every customer, every time. LiveLikeRiv 🎈
Yes!!!! I agree.
Absolutely!!
We had the oportunity. Our pediatrition encourage parents to enrole at our local ymca. They had a baby program. Our kids stayed enrolled until they started kindergarten. I myself cannot swim. So glad my kids learned because there were pools all around us in our neighborhood.
Granger, you do not need to apologize to anyone for not being physically present during the life saving learning that Maverick has embarked upon. We can clearly see it on your face and hear it in your voice. You love your family and you support your wife in this journey. We know you are present with them and that’s what is important. God bless.
Oh mama.. I’m so glad God gave you the strength to go through that with Mav. I’m glad the kids are able to be a part of it too.
And Granger, thank you for sharing your heart. Being aware and showing others it’s okay to feel this way. God bless you Smith’s. 🙏🏻❤️
My oldest was 5 years old when his dad and I were teaching out 1 year to hold his breath. My 5 year old was in the pool right next to me and nearly drowned. He went slighty towards the enclave where it gets deeper... seconds people!!! It can happen right in front of your eyes.
Big hugs Amber and Granger! Emotional yet powerful to save others!
Granger as a veteran of both military and law enforcement I understand your PTSD. You must talk with some one and develop coping mechanisms. I have watched to many of my friends decline with PTSD to an unmentionable level by refusing to seek help. Prayers for you Brother that you gain inner peace through the Lord. Maverick has learned critical thinking skills that will serve him well not only in the pool but life as well.
Thank for explaining but no explanation is needed. You went through something no parent should ever, I mean ever , go through. The fact your family is sharing it, getting it out there, is enough for most of us.
I’m 23 years old and have no kids but oof very stressful to watch 13:40 BUT THE baby is doing great! He has excellent swim skills! Very impressive that he’s learning quickly.
Working in EMS for so many years I can not count how many children I have had to take out of lakes and pools. Its one of the most heartbreaking parts of the career. THANK YOU for this episode and your transparency!!!
Thank you to The Smiths for getting the message out about childhood drowning. Granger I can see why this is so traumatic for you. And I also see why it is so important. I will never again complain about kids making noise in a pool.
Granger, you have nothing to apologize for. Wow, Mav! What a great job!!! Amber, how brave of you. ISR is something that MAV needs, and you endured through it for him despite the pain. My prayers are with you. Parker, I missed seeing you in Pensacola; I got to taste the jerky though; it is SPICY ❤🔥 !!!! ❤🙏
Our son took a very early version of this in 1983 at 14 months old at a local university. I and 6 other Moms stood in the water nearby as graduate students worked one-on-one with our children. Fast forward-one year later our son fell in a neighbor’s pool fully dressed while standing approximately 3 feet from us. Before we could jump in for a rescue, he resurfaced and headed to the edge of the pool. He coughed a couple of times, was fine and required no medical treatment. I truly believe that new “experimental” program saved his life. He was and is our “live like Riv” child. Granger and Amber, this is a courageous thing to do for your family.
There needs to be a commercial about this to bring it to peoples attention! I don’t have kids myself but I was an E.M.T. For several years and I have seen to many of these drownings and though I don’t have kids myself I know the pain people who have this kind of trauma are going through.
God bless you 🙏🏻
We cry with you, laugh with you, and love you. Never stop educating. Even if it saves one, your mission is successful!! ❤️❤️
Granger, the loss of our two sons is a ptsd trigger for my husband. My heart aches for you and your family!
I will never forget hearing about your tragedy. Watching Amber be so strong and being there as Mav has gone through ISR is remarkable. ❤
It’s so heartbreaking every time you both talk about River. I hope that Granger can one day watch Mav doing his thing in the pool, and just be so proud of his little guy. Rivers going home will not be in vain. He is in some way saving his baby brother. Many hugs to the Smiths!
Seeing him land face down made me instantly tear up. And when he rolled over it was amazing
We took both my then infant boys (1983) to "diaper divers" which was probably the precursor to ISR and it was one of the best things we ever did for them. Parents were invited to watch through a one-way mirror (which I did for every lesson). We had an inground pool at home with a slide and diving board that was a huge "attraction" for the little guys. After the classes we still were vigilant about locking the pool yard, etc., but felt the boys would have a good chance of surviving a "fall" into the pool.
My heart goes out to both of you (and the kids). I can’t even imagine how difficult it is to see Mav in ISR, and not having those skills for Riv because you didn’t know about them. You two are EXCELLENT parents. You’re keeping little Riv’s legacy alive. And doing the best you can with Mav. You deserve so much credit for doing ISR. It was gut wrenching to watch Granger talk about it, and to see Amber emotional. On a lighter note, I can’t wait for Yee Yee day and Spiceyee jerky! I hope y’all have so much fun tomorrow and I can’t wait to see the footage! Yee Yee!
I've been wondering about Granger's thoughts on this!!! Granger our hearts break for you and we do understand and we're all praying for you during this time too. Proud of your family as a whole- you lead them well! God Bless!!!
I have a 17 month old who was resuscitated for 25 minutes at birth, and I have a pool at home. I’ve reached out to the ISR folks in Birmingham at least 4 times since she was 6 months old and have received no response. It’s incredibly discouraging.
ISR is powerful. So glad Mav is getting the life skill. You both are amazing parents ❤ don't listen to anyone who says different! Keep Rivers light shining bright 🌞🦖⚡🚘 he is proud of you all 😍🥰
Granger, as someone who has suffered from PTSD for years and not knowing how to deal with it, I understand. I was a Paramedic for 28 years I can tell you many stories. That usually helps me in the moment. The long term effects of PTSD are disturbing. I never knew how bad my PTSD was until I retired and had the time to reflect on my life and the things accomplished, the voices I heard, the faces I seen, the screams and crying I have listened too. My PTSD was so bad I could not go be with my father 2000 miles away when he was dying of cancer. My advice is this...You have to face those demons you cannot close them off and try to hide them. You hide them and they find away back out at the least expected time. Go talk to someone that can give the tools to deal with it. There are ways. Peace and Prayers for you. I understand what you are going through.
Amber....you have rocked this ISR! YOU are a soilder, an hero and someone to listen to. I am so proud of you over this past 2 weeks. Thru the tears and heartache....you have rocked this. Go sound your bugles! Make them listen! You will save another precious child of Jesus. Love and prayers from Montgomery al 🙏 ❤️
My son Luke did these classes when they first started. He turned in to a water baby. Did swimming competitions. Water polo and had his children go through these I also believe in these classes
Absolutely no need for Granger to apologize…….you’re an exceptional, loving person. God bless you.
Awe Granger, my heart hurts for you! I cry every time you talk about River. I’m so sorry that your family even had to experience this, but I’m in awe that Amber willing to watch y’all’s son go through this very needed training.🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️
I am often speechless after watching your weekly videos… the complete honesty from you Granger & Amber touches the deepest areas of my heart. I want to hug you both & tell you how much we all love you. My prayers for y’all are my hugs. I feel & share Amber’s peace & joy at Mav’s grasp of what he has been taught about the water… Granger, the Lord continue to be your strength & the lifter of your head.♥️❌⭕️✝️🙏
No need to apologize Granger. It's so fun to see how much London and Lincoln adore Mavi.
For a woman who has been through what she has gone through as a mother… it’s wonderful that she is sharing her ISR journey with us.
Granger it is perfectly understandable that it is hard on you. Never apologize for taking care of yourself. Maybe in the next year you will be able to watch them and see how great he did.
Granger you have a right to your feelings. I can't even begin to understand the loss of a child and the heart wrenching feeling.
I am an avid swimmer since very young. I grew up in a Finishing Town were it was mandatory for every child to learn how to swim. Therefore I have seen the water Babies as we called them. It is a very successful program. I hope this helps💝. Amber is so Strong on the outside but I know it's tearing Her up inside . Just the thought of putting Mav into Water has to be definitely painful. But it works , just keep that in mind. Bless you All 🎈
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JO JO IN VT 💕😄
I'm in tears right along with you Amber. Every child in America should have this! Granger, you are very brave in admitting your PTSD. I know it is hard for you and I'm in your corner! The world can change in a blink of an eye as I know all too well. River is still teaching lessons thru his parents. I am so proud of you two. Don't ever apologize for your feelings. Feelings are neither right or wrong they are only yours to own.
I feel so blessed by your courage, Granger and Amber! It is a God-given courage and strength! And I am so grateful you are using your voice, and not keeping silent, about ISR!!! Lives will be saved because of you!!!
Granger it is totally understandable that it would be difficult to see Maverick in ISR after your accident with River so no need to apologize. So many more people know about ISR now due to watching the Smith's and it will for sure save lives. So glad Maverick is doing so well with it.
It's ok Granger. We get it. We can't even BEGIN to understand your feelings.. Everyone processes differently. Sharing this IS your way of sharing Rivers legacy and sharing ISR and you are saving lives by doing that!!! We love you!!!!!
No apology needed Granger we understand. Everyone reacts different to a situation like this. God bless your beautiful family.
I’m 63 now, but my mom took me for lessons when I was around 3 yrs old, the instructor at one point, threw me in the deep end. I became an avid swimmer the rest of my life. It does work, so glad you were brave to do this for Maverick.
We completely understand Granger, no need to explain that to us. We love y’all and are on this journey with you all. ❤️
It’s quite amazing to see ISR being learned but equally amazing to see you overcoming what must be one of the toughest things to do after the loss. Your kids are blessed with very loving parents.
I did exactly what that lady did with all 3 of my kids at Mavericks age, scared the ever living crap out of my ex-wife, this early lesson teaches them excellent swimming skills for when they get older and want to get swimming lessons or be a lifeguard. Now they have grown into terrorizing maniac adults and I love em. Never apologize Granger especially when it comes to River.
Maverick's "yea" came just at the right moment! 💙
Amber you are a true inspiration and a strong women. ❤ just by watching these videos you have me now advocating for ISR here in NC. I have learned so much from you, and the strength you have to push thru the emotions to save another child is beyond words. Thank you! 🎈
Ganger I don't believe I could watch it either, I can't imagine what you went through. I lost my son 4yrs ago at 41 , and the pain was so great and still is yes I don't cry every day any more but it still hurts so much God Bless Amber she is stronger than me
Youngman you have nothing to apologize for. You and your family have been through something that no person, much less a parent should ever have to go through.
It's very understandable...
GOD BLESS YOU ,AMBER ,THE CHILDREN AND YOUR LOVED ONES
GODSPEED
Praying for the Smiths to recover from River's drowning. God Bless the Smiths. RIP Beautiful River
I can't say this enough. God bless you all. Thank you all for always being so vulnerable with us. Granger please don't feel like you owe us an explanation. Noone knows what you are going through unless they to have been through it. God has amazing plans for you Smith family and I'm blessed to be along for the ride. Love ya"ll ❤
Oh my, of course you have ptsd. Anyone would be scared. Take time and take care. I admire Ambers strength.
DARLIN,' DON'T RUN FROM IT, FACE WHAT YOU HAVE TO WHEN YOU ARE READY! AND DISCUSS WITH AMBER. YOU'LL BE FINE. THIS IS ANOTHER STEP TO HEALING.
Granger.. your being very polite.. because you truly don't owe any of us an apology...if someone doesn't understand your emotions about River ..and watching Maverick take this course...it's on them..not you ..Bless all of you ..for doing this podcast and showing us all how well Maverick did this!! It's incredible..
I LOVE your Original Beef Jerky... I'm usually not a fan of hot...but it was great to hear..how much everyone really liked it... especially the firefighter!! He's Awesome!!
Yeah, I've been a little surprised by the tone of some of the comments on this video. Some folks are coming across a bit judgy, and I don't get that. None of us can truly know what they're going through, and it's incredibly brave of them to share any of it at all.
@@bowed305 I READ ALL 267 COMMENTS ,NO ONE WAS JUDGY NO ONE HAD
A TONE , THERE WAS A TINY TINY COMMENT WHICH WAS AN OPINION. YOU JUST GO LOOKING FOR COMMENTS
THAT YOU CAN SWEEP IN CHIME IN YOUR GREAT KNOWLEDGE. YOU ARE A B I G KNOW - IT - ALL. UGH !!!
My heart hurst for what you went through with River. I can’t even imagine. I have worked as a pediatric nurse with parents with loss. My heart hurts. There were many nights I’d crawl in bed with my babies after work. Love to you as you are forced to relive your loss if River all for the sake of Mac. God bless you!
Amber what a fantastic job your doing educating people on ISR I Can’t even imagine how tough that was to do, you are awesome! Thank You
Granger I feel your emotions. Would love to give you a hug. Being the first to find that is something that will take time. We all understand. No need to apologize.
Amber, you're a strong momma. It's hard to get through what you're doing, but that's what mommas do. The more classes he takes, the safer he is. Great job to all y'all. Thank you for all your honesty. You're saving lives and helping others who have been through the struggles. #YeeYee
Amber I was in tears see you speak. I am so thankful for your strength. May God bless uou for spreading the word about ISR. Granger I certainly can understand ,
Blessings 😇
Blessings 😇
Let’s all spread this video. A life changing video. Thank you Amber🥰
I wish they'd create a PSA about this that we can all share. Maybe they'll put something together like that once they're all done.
This was a blessing to watch. I applied to become a instructor. Maverick is so stinking cute. Thank you for introducing me to isr.
Oh my gosh, that little arm behind his head and big grin! Adorable!
We all totally understand Granger. Way to go Mav! Hugs, Amber.
Amber I lost a brother to drowning. I am so proud of you for being strong enough to do this. My dad had all of us and our children take lessons. As a retired trauma and flight nurse I have seen too many drowning victims.
I've got your six brother, completely understand. God Bless y'all, love ya guys. John Vogelaar. Michigan
Amber you are such a strong woman and I believe you will be an instructor one day. Granger you don’t have to apologize, we understand. Maverick is so precious. Thanks for sharing.
Amen we can understand Granger 🙏 I appreciate you and all your family God bless you all sir!!!
I kinda guessed it was PTSD. I drowned as a 4 year old, in the ocean. My father saved me and his friend did lifesaving CPR. They saved me and as a child I suppressed those memories. Every summer my parents made me and my brothers and sisters take swimming lessons, I panicked, couldn't put my head under water. Felt like four summers of torture and begging not to do swimming lessons. I finally got through it and learned to swim. I never actually remembered what happened until as an adult, snorkeling in the ocean all the memories came back. I've dealt with this all my life and I know PTSD is annoying but time has had an amazing way of softening the blows for me. I pray for healing for you and your family. God's Blessings.
Amber you are a very strong and determined woman. I admire your strength. ❤️🤗
Love you all so and that you share as you do. I am so sorry regarding River. Joyous child. Back to the Father.
I think this should be part of what hospitals should show equal importance with the cpr. We had a farm with ponds and creeks with twin boys. Someone told me about this and i did it for them. I caught lots of grief from others but were the parent.
You're doing sn awesome job getting the message out! Happy Mothers Day and Kentucky Derby is May 7th! Louisville, Kentucky
Yes! I was sooo worried about the PTSD factor Granger. We are behind you and Amber all the way. 🎈
😍I love you Amber! My sweet daughter-n-law quit her job as a paramedic after trying to resuscitate yet another baby by a pool. Good job giving Mav this super power! Granger, don’t apologize for those deep dads feelings. God bless you!!!
Amber, you are so brave I would be loosing my mind! The loss of a child is absolutely the worst! I have two sons that passed away, my heart aches you your family!!!!
oh dear sooo sorry...my heart bleeds for any who have lost a child...
Amber God bless you, my heart aches for you I agree that this is very important for parents to know about and I pray the word gets out.
I support both of you. Granger for being unable to due to your tragedy and Amber, for being so attentive to Maverick and your other children. God bless you all ♥️♥️♥️♥️
No apologies needed! I am so proud of Maverick and of y’all too! Love The Smith’s! Y’all are such an amazing family! God Bless!
So sorry for your loss, I am a grandmother of seven and I can’t begin to comprehend how painful this was for your family. Glad that you are taking steps to see that it never happens to your child again. This is my first visit to your channel, keeping it dutch said to come over so I did and I’m very glad that I did. Prayers for you and your family always, again I am so sorry, God bless you all
No apologies need all people handle grief differently prayers for you and your family you watch when you ready hugs
Your honesty warms my heart. Dealing with what happened has to be the hardest thing ever. Please don't apologize. Love to you all.❤
Hi there mate. No apologies needed, we are who we are. Stay strong and keep the memories good 👍🇦🇺
You went through the trauma of losing a child to drowning, you were the one to find him. Its no wonder you have ptsd. I think it understandable that its triggering for you. Dont ever be sorry for that. You have both brought it to the forefront of peoples minds and you are making a difference, with every child that goes through the programme, is another life saved. ❤❤
Life is not just about what’s fair or unfair, it’s not at all about who is tall or short, and certainly not about who is rich or poor. It is all about the meaningful relationships that you make, the humble nature that you have, and the kindness you show to others. Have a Beautiful and Blessed evening/ day and weekend. See y'all Sunday on Arise. Stay safe. God Bless.
Sorry I wasn’t able to comment on Thursday I rolled my truck going 50 on a freshly graveled road that I’ve never been down for work this summer i was within inches of being knocked out by 4 in by 4 by 2 ft soils boards and a couple jacks I rolled it twice and it luckily landed upright right next to a power line pole my whole body aces though
@@scotthintz8416 I'm so sorry to hear that Scott. Glad you're okay. My hubby has a rollover accident in 2009 that him disabled.
@@MrsAlmaTrumble sorry to hear I’m so thankful that I can still walk in just gonna in debt over 4 grand now
@@scotthintz8416 I'm sorry to hear that. Glad you're okay and alive.
Hey friend! I feel your prayers. I'm looking at a major surgery.
Every time they go through the intro into their videos and they show that picture of River, it brings it here to my eye. He was a bright light in this world
Never apologized Granger about this you're there for Mrs. Amber and that's all it counts you guys are such inspiration to many people everything you guys share with us the good and the bad honestly you don't have to do any but you choose to do it to help other people, im bless to have the opportunity to see you guys twice per week even for those 20 minutes or so I wouldn't miss it,I want to thank Mrs. Amber for inspired me to looking at becoming a instructor.
Thank you smith's family God bless you always
YEE-YEE
Maverick did an amazing job. So so important. 🥰
Granger U have nothing to apologize for u are only human an a loving father 100% understandable that it still effects U an will do for rest of your life I see River so much in maverick much love an respect from down Under Australia to U your wife an kids
God bless you all, you have walked through the pain of loosing Riv, individually and as a family … you have all shown, resilience, courage & strength . Although there have been days, maybe weeks you may have felt like how will you get through this. You are all doing it and also sharing your story, educating others about safety around water, you have managed to lean on God, your community, yee yee and arise with Amber. You give us hope that through some darker times, we can still find a reason to get up and move through it at a manageable pace. God’s got you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💛💛🙏🏼🙏🏼🎈
No explanations are needed.. I can't fathom how Amber and Granger are so strong. It must be so so hard..I live in Ireland, where we don't have good enough weather for pools, but I've friends and family with my nieces and nephews going on holidays to Spain where there are pools. I've told them all about these learning techniques so it's so important to learn.. What you guys are doing and teaching is remarkable. Thank you.
Granger no need to explain, we get it. Amber you are so strong and a rock to go through this with Mav, I can only imagine how hard this was on all of you. I remember my own child falling off of a raft into the pool (I was right beside her) and I panicked but grabbed her up immediately. It was very scary but I did eventually put her in swim lessons but if I ever have a grandchild they will definitely go through ISR. Thank you for everything you do. See you in Roanoke on the 7th Granger.
Amber- you are one strong momma... May God continue to comfort all of you as you give Maverick this tool.... Isaiah 66:13: "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you."
Granger I understand Where you're coming from when you see some little child Drowned Especially your own,but I Also understand where Amber is coming from In these lessons God-bless you And your family🙏
No need for that apology. Much love to the Smiths. Mav is a champ!
Good evening I hope ya'll had a awesome day. God bless be safe love ya'll
Granger - truly appreciate your willingness to be open and vulnerable about this. I can't know exactly how you feel, but I can understand why it is hard. Y'all sharing this ISR journey, and all of the other aspects of this journey, matters SO much. You are saving lives. I wish this could become a national campaign so that more people would become aware of ISR beyond this Yee Yee family. Maybe it'll still happen. I also wish that things would change so that ISR is more accessible and more affordable for everyone. Yes, these The Smiths videos are incredibly entertaining, but they are so much more than just that. Thank you for all you do. Hope Yee Yee Day is an amazing success! #YeeYee
U Sir hv Nothing to Apologize for !!!!
Way to go Maverick n Momma !!! Ya all Rocked it 👊👊🙏🙏🎈
Granger we all understand why this was so hard for you and Amber. Just so thankful for this and how many children this can and will save. God Bless you all.
Y'all are absolutely great parents! I can't imagine all the pain and grieving you've had to go through and will always go through, but to experience a child drowning and put it out there for more parents to see is amazing. It's been really intense watching Mav's lessons but it wouldn't make sense to experience and not learn and teach about it. Keep doing what y'all are doing, there is no apologies needed. Yee Yee!
Amber, I am so proud of you!
My heart aches for you Grainger, I understand how hard it must be for you, but love how you still support your wife. Prayers for all of you, and Way To Go Maverick!!!
Is ISR something that has to be started as an infant or can it start at any age? So awesome to see what a baby can do to survive. You all are such a special family that I respect so much and love how you all extend the love of Christ to all and speead his word!❤🤗🙏
You are so strong Amber. Amazing that you and Granger overcame your fear to help families learn how important water safety is.
Amber your a hero dont feel so bad about not knowing this for River god has his own plans for everyone my heart goes out to you .and my prayers
Granger, NO apologies needed , totally understandable .. give yourself GRACE.. ❣ Love your videos ~Love your family ~Take care, hope to see you soon in Dothan, Al again on tour!
It happens to all ages. God bless you for bringing this up. Love Love you all.xoxoxoxo 😍 💗 💓 💛 ♥