I completely understand. I found my husband dead on the couch with our 9 year old son a year and a half ago. He died in his sleep. Completely unexpected. There are so many times I have wanted to sell this house and move but I can’t seem to do it. I still see my husband out in the field working. He bought this house before I ever met him. I always told him if anything ever happened to him I’d sell this house because there is no way I could take care of 10 acres, a large house and the kids. He told me then, “No you won’t babe. You’re much stronger than you think. You’d be just fine.” Well here I am a year and a half later doing it. Single mom and all. A girl who never even mowed. His name is Lee and I know he has the biggest smile right now. I’m praying for you guys. You have to do what feels best for you.
Hey guys for what it's worth. Me and my wife lost our 2yr red head this past January in a tragic accident. We also have 2 older ones that we have to keep living for and we also have moved to a new house couple of months after the accident. For someone that knows just keep on trucking y'all are doing good. Y'all are in our thoughts.
We lost our 14 year old daughter in December and also felt the urge to move. Couldn't walk in her room without crying. Now it has become a place refuge where I go to spend time with her memories as I read her journals and pray. I hope you are healing well. I highly recommend the book "Therefore I have hope". It was written by Cameron Cole who lost his 3 year old son a few years ago.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm only 14 yrs. old so I've never lost a child or a sibling but June 23 2019 I lost my great grandma, she was 92 yrs old. She lived on our land with us so every day of my life I seen her. It's been really hard. So I'll be praying for you and your family and may God bless you and your family
I can't imagine what it would feel like living in your old house with Rivers memories. My wife and I had to move a few weeks ago when her mother passed away in our bathroom. Never easy. Praying for more peace and healing for y'all.
My sister's husband died in April this year. He died at home in the living room. He had a progressive brain disease. I don't know how she lives there. Not a lot of money I guess... :(
I’ve lost many family this year. My grandma, great uncle, and my aunt. It was harder each time. Different pain. I have watch your videos with river and he reminds me of my little cousin. He just turned 6 in September. He is like a child to me and I can’t bare the thought of losing him. Just thinking of it hurts my heart. He loves swimming and all that fun stuff. He’s autistic and I hate thinking that I could lose him. I cherish every moment with him. I love his goofy laugh and playful smile. You’ve shown me that I should hold those memories and those to come close and never let go. Always find the good in every bad moment. Find the happiness in the darkest of times. Cherish those who are still with us and those who have left us physically but are with us in spirit. I know everyone I’ve lost is watching out for me and Cheering me on to the finish line. God bless your family! I hope you all are healing! Thank you for sharing your journey! Rest at peace little Riv!👼🏼❤️
I cried with you all the way through that video.😭 I know when my brother passed away right before River, I couldn’t even go back over to the house to clean. I understand why you would move. We know the Good memories will remain in your hearts 💕. I pray New Beginnings with God’s Peace, love, Joy & laughter in your new home. You all are such a Blessing of God’s strength & love & to persevere “through” the hardest of times. Your Great parents. Your children are BLESSED to have you both!!!!! My prayers, love & hugs 🤗 to all of you!!! 💞
Omg I can’t watch without cry 😭! I can’t imagine this mother’s pain of losing such a beautiful baby boy name River ! My heart aches for them ! God continue to bless you all always !
I’m two years ahead of youall... lost my son 7-11-17, I watching you go through what I’ve already done, tears during a lot of your vids. I’m so glad you have a deep foundation, that’s what helped me. I saw McKenna Faith opened for you. There family is our great friends! Blessings in your new home!
Amber, you cry as much as you need to. I don’t fully understand what you’re going through as I have never experienced it myself, but we are here for you for whatever you may need. And if that means crying to the camera in every video, then so be it. That is not a sign of weakness, but rather strength and vulnerability. You do what you need to do to continue to heal your broken heart. I get to see Granger in concert tomorrow and I have been looking forward to it for weeks! I’ve been debating on if I want to wear my River tribute shirt to the concert or not because I don’t want to make Granger uncomfortable, but ultimately I think he would love to see the impact such a small kid had on everyone and you guys made the shirt to keep his memory alive, and that’s exactly what I’ll do. Just know that I truly have been thinking of Riv very often and I miss his gigantic personality on this channel. Thank you for continuing to show clips of him and that amazing smile he had ❤️❤️ much love.
You and your wife are just good people and GREAT parents,your making a hard decision but understandably so.Your in my prayers and may God always bless your family.
Even though your leaving behind your old house....ALL those great memories built there will forever be in y'alls hearts. Still praying for y'all and God bless.
Cry as much as you need to. I was crying before you even got to that part. And still crying. Praying God gives you peace and many new memories wherever life leads you. Much love, Jennifer Mock
Amber, I couldn't imagine your pain but watching your family's faith & strength is beautiful. River will always be with you. Trust that God is taking you where he wants you. He's carried you this far & your journey is not completed. Sending prayers to you & your family.
Amber, you have River and all if your children a great life at that house. As a mom you spend every piece of yourself creating a home for your babies. It's ok to cry. You have been through so much. I hope this new home is a wonderful sanctuary for you and your family. ❤
I don't listen to country music or even know who these people are but they are so remarkable. I had to subscribe because of how much I have fallen in love with them. I am so moved by their strength and the love they have for each other.
I literally gasp for air crying looking at clips with River. I can’t even begin to imagine what you all are going through. I hope you can find support in others who have went through losing a child and I’m praying so hard that GOD continues to send you the comfort no one else in this world can. This family is constantly in my prayers. Sending so much love + light your way ❤️
Amber you don’t have to worry about crying, or laughing, or living your life. I can only imagine what you’re experiencing. But we are with you for as long as you will allow us to be in your journey. God bless you guys and give you peace. With love from our house to yours.
Your entire family is so strong. I am baffled by all of your persistence... But Amber... you are a beast with God given strength. I pray for your family all the time and am still so amazed by all of your smiles. God is good and He is with you every second of every day.
Keeping you Smith’s in my prayers. My husband and I moved out the day our daughter passed. I tried to go back to move our stuff and just couldn’t. My family packed and moved everything we owed for us.
Praying for all the peace and comfort as you transition to a new home. I can’t imagine the heartache with such a heavy decision, but I admire you guys so much for your strength and family unity. Those memories are always with you, new house and all. Can’t wait to see more of those smiling faces. Continued love and prayers for you all. ❤️
You are such a beautiful family. You cry whenever you need to, whether it's alone or on here. You are human and you have showed more strength than I would have. I know it's hard leaving the home you shared with River, but he will ALWAYS be with you wherever you go. God bless you my dear, and your whole family
You’re truly blessed to have all the video with River. Unfortunately most of us don’t film our children like vloggers do. I can’t imagine the loss, but you will have these good times forever! Stay strong we are all here for your family
You are in my prayers. We moved just about a year after, We lost an adult daughter, so totally understand the need to move to heal. You guys are so new to the healing, the sharp pain of loss gets duller. The loss is still there every day, but through that loss you will be a more sensitive and find some joy.
Brother i have been afraid to bring this up in a comment but i have to tell you a moment that stays with my wife and i was the day you had the kids out "minnow hunting" and they were in the back of the pickup when you got stuck. When the mud hit little River in the facethe look he gave was beyond priceless. We laughed for hours over it. That is the memory we have of that little dude and i cannot imagine what it has been like for you and Amber. So sorry but those kinds of memories are priceless. GOD BLESS
The whole Smith family carries themselves so well. Just 20 short years ago when we lost someone all we had were our own memories to hold on too. With time some memories were lost and others distorted, start to forget even the sound of their voices. I'm so glad you guys have so many great times recorded and time will never distort these memories. I'm realizing I should pull out my phone and record good moments more often. These videos and this channel is absolutely priceless. Y'all look amazing by the way!
My heart just goes out to your family. As you are walking through the house, you can just see where they have memories with River. Love you guys, you are in my prayers❤️❤️❤️
Don’t feel like you can’t cry on the Smith’s! I probably cry every episode, but there’s laughter and smiles as well that come with the cries. Leaving the house must have been hard with all the memories, but those memories will never leave you and River will travel with you to wherever you live and go in life ❤️ #LiveLikeRiv
This breaks my heart but I’m excited to watch you build stronger as a family in this new house and I know you’ll all build so many more memories in your house that Riv will be smiling down on you for. Love y’all so much. Praying for you every day. ❤️
I love your music Granger I listen to it everyday on the way to school, football games, fishin, huntin, 4 Wheel Drive was playing in my truck during my first kiss. I know you’ve heard sorry about your loss from thousands and I also know it’s great knowing that a lot of people care but nobody can truly understand how these times are and neither can I. I pray for y’all every night. Your music pushed me through bad times and brings me back down to earth when I’m losin my head and I pray that the lord has a strong presence in your life through these times. It’s not much comin from a 16 year old but me and my family are praying for you every night. Never feel that cryings a bad thing it’s great to let your feelings out. Love y’all
I'm am so sorry for your loss but glad God is holding him now. As a father of 3 my self, two daughters, 3 and 6, and a almost 2 year old son I could not imagine what you are going through. I tear up just thinking about it. Prayers 🙏 sent your way all the time.
I am still praying for your family. I hope your new house will be a blessing from God and continue in the healing process your family is going through. Take care.
I wondered if you were going to b able to stay in your house. I don't think I would b able to either. The fact that you van go back and visit, have a bonfire, etc will help a lot. I can't tell you how much I love and respect your family. When river comes on I cry, but I also smile thru the tears. You were so blessed yo have that precious little guy! And oh my goodness how blessed he was that you were his parents. You are such good people. It shines in all of your videos. Keep on keeping on! Peace and love. GMA Joy.
We know what you are going through. Our daughter passed six years ago. She is in our heart always. Still missed her, life must go on. I still cried and is nothing to be ashamed of. God bless you all. Remember that one day we be all together. Love and prayers.❤️🙏
When I think of houses, and I think of River...my thoughts are to be absent in the body is to be home with the Lord. River's with you always, no matter what or where. Take comfort in knowing He is at home with the Lord!! Someday we will all be reunited with those that have gone Home before us.....can you imagine the joy in our heavenly Home? Prayers for you... 🙏🏻💕
You guys are a great example how to live your faith through grief! Through your tears, laughter and love - your kids will always remember how much you were there for them during one of your families hardest times! Much love Smiths 💗
God bless you and your amazing family! It's okay to feel sad and heartbroken but never forget River is still in your hearts. My nephew passed away 10 years ago this month after he was swept away by a riptide and my sister and her husband are still devastated and can't even speak about it or even visit his grave. Never forget the amazing times you had with River and all the happy memories. I pray for blessings for all the rest of your days and the rest of your adventures. God Bless Smiths!
Hang in there. Five years ago my 5 year old daughter died and I cried all the time. They are healing tears and need to come out. Don't ever apologize for them, they show how deeply you loved River. You guys are brave for moving, that is something I still question if we should do. I hope you keep strong in your faith forever. Over time my faith has dwindled and I am having a hard time finding it back. Thank you for sharing the videos of River and letting us get to know what a sweet boy he was. Be gentle with each other and yourselves.
Praying for your sweet family. I can’t imagine how hard this time is for your family. It’s ok not to be okay. It’s hard to stay and hard to leave. Wherever you are God is with you and providing the strength and grace to get you through the good and hard times. May He fill your heart and mind with His peace . Find comfort in His loving arms and take refuge under His wings until your ready to fly again.
Hi guys .. I came across your TH-cam channel sadly when you released the video about Rivers accident and I haven't been able to stop watching all of your vlogs. He was an amazing little boy (as are your other two kiddos) and I have fallen in love with your family. I often find myself thinking about you guys throughout my day and wondering how you are surviving. You guys are truly an inspiration. I dont blame you for moving, as I would likely do the same, but always know that River is with you wherever you go. He will forever be your shining light. ❤ I have a 2 year old boy and I couldn't even imagine the magnitude of your loss.Thank you for being such amazing wonderful people and a true inspiration. If I could hug you guys, I would. Sending all my love!
We sold our home also for the same reasons, I can honestly say it really did help having a new journey and new memories to make while you get to keep the older memories xx life dose keep moving forward, and if you cant give your heart a chance to live you don't live. it is exciting times for you all to have a new place like fresh new sheets on a bed.
I was driving to my mothers house in Taylor today and I had you guys on my mind. I cried just thinking of everything you face in your journey. Some days are easier than others as we learn to live without our precious loved ones. My thoughts and prayers keep flowing to you guys. Wishing you peace in the new home.
Those words hit home, we don’t understand life sometimes & it’s exhausting but our Father knows what you’re all feeling. Amber, it’s how you feel so it’s ok. Thank you, for sharing the faith, unashamed also. Grangers music gets me through this injury almost daily. God bless & so much love to your ‘Ohana. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊❤️❤️
Oh my gosh, I wish I could hug you guys so bad. Your doing the right thing. It’s really hard. But remember God’s promises. You will see your sweet baby again. God Bless you in this hard time. ❤️ praying for peace and happiness in your next chapter.
I don't know how you found the strength to move...I couldn't if it was the last place i held my child the memories are the only thing left and to keep them would mean everything.... Bless you all for having so much courage.
My heart reaches out to you. I pray for comfort for your family and to always always remember River with a smile, best wishes for you as you start healing as well as you can and just always keep the faith
Do what is best for the family! Soak up those babies and hold each other tight. You will find the good in all this - Enjoy the new home and make more memories. Amber- No need to apologize for crying. If crying helps do it. Don't listen to the negative. People are rude, hateful, and some have never been in this position. Enjoy the sun, Enjoy the puddles, Cry, Laugh, Riv is ALWAYS with you guys every step of the way. Granger - One of your BIGGEST fan is cheering you on from the best seat in the house! Play that music for him!
You’re doing the right thing to help move on. You’re not moving on from his memory, but rather for your sake and your family’s sake it’s definitely the right move. He’ll be with you wherever you go :) God Bless
Love y'all... I have to tell you, this journey we're along with you on is opening my wife's eyes and heart to an unbelievably strong and focused faith. A faith that she has said she wants so badly in her life! The Holy Spirit is working through you Miss Amber!!! Your plan is working, your prayers (and mine) are being answered! Thank you, thank you and God Bless you all... Hugs
Bittersweet moment(s) for you all. Prays for you and your family. You all are SO strong and your continued faith in God is truly commendable. I appreciate your all’s openess throughout all your trials and amazing memories. God bless you all! Those memories are priceless you have recorded. Blessed, blessed, blessed!
My heart bleeds for you guys❤️ I stumbled on The Smiths a few months before the unthinkable and I cry every time I watch your videos with you Amber.. you guys are amazing! I lost my first child to a stillborn and even though our losses are different, there is no pain like losing a child. I pray for healing and comfort in the coming days for your entire family and friends. Please don’t ever give up this Chanel! P.s Granger has some amazing music! Hope y’all come to Florida one day hopefully St. Augustine!!
Every time I watch your videos I feel like I am part of your family. I laugh with you, I cry with you, and I even sometimes find myself talking to you and agreeing with your faith. You give me so much inspiration to go out and help other people who are going thru a difficult time. Thank you for everything you do and sharing your life with all of us. See you next month.
You all are so strong! I hope the new house brings everything you need. Thinking about you guys and I keep telling Rivers story keeping his memory alive!
Loved seeing yous used Hero Movers!I read where Amber shared yous are one day closer to seeing your precious son.None of us know when our time will come;but we are all one day , one moment closer to eternity. God has promised to make beauty out of the ashes of our lives.He makes everything beautiful In His Time. I've heard our only constant is change. But we can draw strength, and comfort from God,as He never changes. He's the same yesterday, today, and forever. He loves yous.
Praying for y'all! I was going to ask if y'all have moved but decided not too! This video made me tear up! I know that was so hard moving with all the memories that were made there. I couldn't imagine, but time to start making new memories in your new home with your precious babies! It's okay to cry during this time! Love watching The Smiths!
It must have been such a tough decision to move, especially after River’s accident, with all his memories there. But like you said, it’s in God’s plan. ❤️❤️ love you guys so much. Keep staying strong.
I feel you all! Best to you all on your move new home, new beginnings, new memories taking those special times heart, mind, and soul from the last place, moving on! Tear up this life with lots of love, fun, and creating new memories!
Sending prayers your way as you settle into your new home. The memories from the other home are in your heart forever. It’s ok to keep those close while moving forward to make more precious memories with your babies. Big virtual hugs to you all and fervent prayers!
Thank you for sharing such beautiful memories. Praying for you daily and for the family that is moving in. Your family videos remind me to live like Riv and encourage me to get outside and create more adventures with my family...what a blessing y’all are.
God bless you all! You do what feels right for your children. Your still in the same area, but I wholeheartedly understand! I continue to pray for peace, strength, comfort, and God keeping you all wrapped in his arms! River will ALWAYS BE WITH YOU ALL! Love you all! And LiveLikeRiv!!!!!!!
Thanks for the updates! I hate that y'all had to move! Always remember that your little River is always there on your shoulder! Mrs. Smith I know your having a hard time I hope that your writting in a journal 📓 because you can't hold all of your sadness in! Love y'all 🙏 ❤️
God Bless the Smith Family! I’m in tears for you all, but I was thinking a while back this may be necessary for the healing process. The strength and sacrifices you are making for your family is amazing and truly selfless! Xx
God Bless You ALL!!! Keep holding onto the wonderful memories your precious family made over those years at your old home....and I know you all know, that River is ALWAYS with each of you wherever you are. Our family will continue to lift you up in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless the Smith Family!!! 🙏💖 🙏🎈🎈🎈🎈🙏💖🙏 #LiveLikeRiv
Oh Amber. Granger. In my heart you are family. Always. Watching this one was so hard. I get it. And I get your hearts. So many of us are with you everyday. Sending strength through prayer. Amber, cry. All you want to. It heals love. We hurt for and with you. Granger, sing. The new words to the new songs with all your faith and heart. No matter what, y’all have people like me that love y’all. We will lift you up everyday in prayer. ❤️
It's obviously what is needed to carry on. Trust your gut. I know we moved last year out of the place we called home for over 10 years and had the family start in and it was tough to do it, but we enjoy the new place so much more now and it's a whole new chapter of memories to be made!
You two are so strong. I wish you so much happiness and so many new memories at the new home. Maybe moving will actually help you hold onto memories from the old home! Stay strong, you'll be with him again one day. 💙
No matter where you go River will be with you ❤️ you don’t cry all the time Amber but it is totally understandable why you do when you do. Thoughts and prayers are still with all of y’all. Thank you for letting us in on a piece of it!
Keeping you all in my prayers still. You are such an amazing family. It was nice to see this episode of The Smiths and especially nice to see London and Lincoln ... yes London Should be proud !! She did well helping move the piece of furniture 😺. It was also nice seeing the clips with River in them. 😿 😹🙀😺 You can cry if you need to we wouldn't be any kind of a fan or a person for that matter if we didn't think a mama was gonna have feelings!! cry happy tears, cry sad tears , cry tears cause you laughed so hard you cryed. Love ya All! 💖🙏#LiveLikeRiv
I'm so sorry. I pray for y'all every day and every time I see you, Amber or any of the YEE YEE apparel ....I start to cry. I know God has a purpose but I'm so sorry for y'all. It hurts me so much and I don't even know y'all. God bless.
I am glad you prayed about this big decision, I know it was hard to leave the house but you can make new memories in your new house and rivers presence will still be there.
I feel like this new house may be hard at first but it will get easier. You won’t have that constant reminder that was at the old house! River is there with y’all every step of the way and he’s with god helping you make these decisions! The Villers family loves you from Kansas and Poland! ❤️ “with all your heart you must trust the lords judgment, not your own judgment. Always let him lead you, and He will clear the Road for you to follow.” Proverbs 3:5-6 River is showing you where to go and trying to lead you to find happiness! I can feel it!
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I completely understand. I found my husband dead on the couch with our 9 year old son a year and a half ago. He died in his sleep. Completely unexpected. There are so many times I have wanted to sell this house and move but I can’t seem to do it. I still see my husband out in the field working. He bought this house before I ever met him. I always told him if anything ever happened to him I’d sell this house because there is no way I could take care of 10 acres, a large house and the kids. He told me then, “No you won’t babe. You’re much stronger than you think. You’d be just fine.” Well here I am a year and a half later doing it. Single mom and all. A girl who never even mowed. His name is Lee and I know he has the biggest smile right now. I’m praying for you guys. You have to do what feels best for you.
Charlie Rose I’m so sorry. You do what’s best for your strong mama heart! ❤️
The Smiths Thank you ❤️
Prayers to you all. River will always live in your heart
Remember Smith family: a house isn't a home, the family is the home. Memories will be made everywhere you go! Y'all are stronger than you think!
You don’t want to cry every time on The Smith’s? Girl, I cry every time. Sometimes of sadness and sometimes of happiness. 💖
Jessica Rodriguez Aw thank you so much 💖
I cry every time too 💗💗 I'm so happy that they are finding strength and being there for each other and the kids. But ughh it just makes me so sad.
Juna Clifton Yes, exactly! I can’t even imagine how hard it must be. I’m so glad they still choose to share with us though.
Me too 😭
Courtney Lyn I did as well
Hey guys for what it's worth. Me and my wife lost our 2yr red head this past January in a tragic accident. We also have 2 older ones that we have to keep living for and we also have moved to a new house couple of months after the accident. For someone that knows just keep on trucking y'all are doing good. Y'all are in our thoughts.
So sorry for you and your family's loss. Prayers going up for comfort for y'all as well.
We lost our 14 year old daughter in December and also felt the urge to move. Couldn't walk in her room without crying. Now it has become a place refuge where I go to spend time with her memories as I read her journals and pray. I hope you are healing well. I highly recommend the book "Therefore I have hope". It was written by Cameron Cole who lost his 3 year old son a few years ago.
So sorry for your families loss
@@soccerdoctor911 sorry
No matter where you go or where you are River is with you Amber!❤
You should plant a tree for River at your new house, in honor of him.
M. Stratosphere River’s tree ❤️. That sounds like a beautiful idea
Or make a song dedicated to him
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm only 14 yrs. old so I've never lost a child or a sibling but June 23 2019 I lost my great grandma, she was 92 yrs old. She lived on our land with us so every day of my life I seen her. It's been really hard. So I'll be praying for you and your family and may God bless you and your family
Whatever you guys do, don't change the intro video. It's good to see River in there. Much love to your family.
Keeping y’all in my prayers. I can’t imagine what y’all have gone through. Praying this new home with provide you with peace and great new memories.
I can't imagine what it would feel like living in your old house with Rivers memories. My wife and I had to move a few weeks ago when her mother passed away in our bathroom. Never easy. Praying for more peace and healing for y'all.
My sister's husband died in April this year. He died at home in the living room. He had a progressive brain disease. I don't know how she lives there. Not a lot of money I guess... :(
I’ve lost many family this year. My grandma, great uncle, and my aunt. It was harder each time. Different pain. I have watch your videos with river and he reminds me of my little cousin. He just turned 6 in September. He is like a child to me and I can’t bare the thought of losing him. Just thinking of it hurts my heart. He loves swimming and all that fun stuff. He’s autistic and I hate thinking that I could lose him. I cherish every moment with him. I love his goofy laugh and playful smile. You’ve shown me that I should hold those memories and those to come close and never let go. Always find the good in every bad moment. Find the happiness in the darkest of times. Cherish those who are still with us and those who have left us physically but are with us in spirit. I know everyone I’ve lost is watching out for me and Cheering me on to the finish line. God bless your family! I hope you all are healing! Thank you for sharing your journey! Rest at peace little Riv!👼🏼❤️
I cried with you all the way through that video.😭 I know when my brother passed away right before River, I couldn’t even go back over to the house to clean. I understand why you would move. We know the Good memories will remain in your hearts 💕. I pray New Beginnings with God’s Peace, love, Joy & laughter in your new home. You all are such a Blessing of God’s strength & love & to persevere “through” the hardest of times. Your Great parents. Your children are BLESSED to have you both!!!!! My prayers, love & hugs 🤗 to all of you!!! 💞
Thank you for continuing to share your story. You are an inspiration even in the mist of your pain. Prayers!
I havent followed much about this. I heard in radio in june. But how did he pass away where were they at that time?
Omg I can’t watch without cry 😭! I can’t imagine this mother’s pain of losing such a beautiful baby boy name River ! My heart aches for them ! God continue to bless you all always !
I thought River was the bees not a baby boy
Lisa Reyes River was their 3 year old son who passed away a couple months ago
You can hear the pain in there voices💔
I’m two years ahead of youall... lost my son 7-11-17, I watching you go through what I’ve already done, tears during a lot of your vids. I’m so glad you have a deep foundation, that’s what helped me. I saw McKenna Faith opened for you. There family is our great friends! Blessings in your new home!
Amber, you cry as much as you need to. I don’t fully understand what you’re going through as I have never experienced it myself, but we are here for you for whatever you may need. And if that means crying to the camera in every video, then so be it. That is not a sign of weakness, but rather strength and vulnerability. You do what you need to do to continue to heal your broken heart.
I get to see Granger in concert tomorrow and I have been looking forward to it for weeks! I’ve been debating on if I want to wear my River tribute shirt to the concert or not because I don’t want to make Granger uncomfortable, but ultimately I think he would love to see the impact such a small kid had on everyone and you guys made the shirt to keep his memory alive, and that’s exactly what I’ll do. Just know that I truly have been thinking of Riv very often and I miss his gigantic personality on this channel. Thank you for continuing to show clips of him and that amazing smile he had ❤️❤️ much love.
You and your wife are just good people and GREAT parents,your making a hard decision but understandably so.Your in my prayers and may God always bless your family.
Even though your leaving behind your old house....ALL those great memories built there will forever be in y'alls hearts. Still praying for y'all and God bless.
Cry as much as you need to. I was crying before you even got to that part. And still crying. Praying God gives you peace and many new memories wherever life leads you. Much love, Jennifer Mock
Amber, I couldn't imagine your pain but watching your family's faith & strength is beautiful. River will always be with you. Trust that God is taking you where he wants you. He's carried you this far & your journey is not completed. Sending prayers to you & your family.
Amber, you have River and all if your children a great life at that house. As a mom you spend every piece of yourself creating a home for your babies. It's ok to cry. You have been through so much. I hope this new home is a wonderful sanctuary for you and your family. ❤
I knew you would be doing this, and can’t blame you. We continue to pray,Pray Pray for y’all 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎈🎈🎈
I don't listen to country music or even know who these people are but they are so remarkable. I had to subscribe because of how much I have fallen in love with them. I am so moved by their strength and the love they have for each other.
I literally gasp for air crying looking at clips with River. I can’t even begin to imagine what you all are going through. I hope you can find support in others who have went through losing a child and I’m praying so hard that GOD continues to send you the comfort no one else in this world can. This family is constantly in my prayers. Sending so much love + light your way ❤️
I miss river so much river will always follow you everywhere and anywhere
Love and continuous prayers 🙏.
Cry laugh get mad we accept every part of the smiths. We all love you.
Amber you don’t have to worry about crying, or laughing, or living your life. I can only imagine what you’re experiencing. But we are with you for as long as you will allow us to be in your journey. God bless you guys and give you peace. With love from our house to yours.
Your entire family is so strong. I am baffled by all of your persistence... But Amber... you are a beast with God given strength. I pray for your family all the time and am still so amazed by all of your smiles. God is good and He is with you every second of every day.
Keeping you Smith’s in my prayers.
My husband and I moved out the day our daughter passed. I tried to go back to move our stuff and just couldn’t. My family packed and moved everything we owed for us.
Sorry for your loss 😭😭❤ Praying for you 🙏🙏
So sorry for your lost
Beautiful family. River is with you always. Whenever your thinking of him, He's thinking of you all.
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God bless your family. May your new home bring great joy and lots of wonderful memories. RIP sweet River.
Praying for all the peace and comfort as you transition to a new home. I can’t imagine the heartache with such a heavy decision, but I admire you guys so much for your strength and family unity. Those memories are always with you, new house and all. Can’t wait to see more of those smiling faces. Continued love and prayers for you all. ❤️
You are such a beautiful family. You cry whenever you need to, whether it's alone or on here. You are human and you have showed more strength than I would have. I know it's hard leaving the home you shared with River, but he will ALWAYS be with you wherever you go. God bless you my dear, and your whole family
You’re truly blessed to have all the video with River. Unfortunately most of us don’t film our children like vloggers do. I can’t imagine the loss, but you will have these good times forever! Stay strong we are all here for your family
You are in my prayers. We moved just about a year after, We lost an adult daughter, so totally understand the need to move to heal. You guys are so new to the healing, the sharp pain of loss gets duller. The loss is still there every day, but through that loss you will be a more sensitive and find some joy.
Brother i have been afraid to bring this up in a comment but i have to tell you a moment that stays with my wife and i was the day you had the kids out "minnow hunting" and they were in the back of the pickup when you got stuck. When the mud hit little River in the facethe look he gave was beyond priceless. We laughed for hours over it. That is the memory we have of that little dude and i cannot imagine what it has been like for you and Amber. So sorry but those kinds of memories are priceless. GOD BLESS
The whole Smith family carries themselves so well. Just 20 short years ago when we lost someone all we had were our own memories to hold on too. With time some memories were lost and others distorted, start to forget even the sound of their voices. I'm so glad you guys have so many great times recorded and time will never distort these memories. I'm realizing I should pull out my phone and record good moments more often. These videos and this channel is absolutely priceless. Y'all look amazing by the way!
My heart just goes out to your family. As you are walking through the house, you can just see where they have memories with River. Love you guys, you are in my prayers❤️❤️❤️
I cry with you Amber. Everytime. Prayers for your family everyday. May God bless you all and continue to shine light and joy on your lives.
Love you guys... i can't imagine and don't worry about crying momma I'm crying with ya. Y'all are so strong..think about you daily.
Don’t feel like you can’t cry on the Smith’s! I probably cry every episode, but there’s laughter and smiles as well that come with the cries. Leaving the house must have been hard with all the memories, but those memories will never leave you and River will travel with you to wherever you live and go in life ❤️ #LiveLikeRiv
This breaks my heart but I’m excited to watch you build stronger as a family in this new house and I know you’ll all build so many more memories in your house that Riv will be smiling down on you for. Love y’all so much. Praying for you every day. ❤️
I love your music Granger I listen to it everyday on the way to school, football games, fishin, huntin, 4 Wheel Drive was playing in my truck during my first kiss. I know you’ve heard sorry about your loss from thousands and I also know it’s great knowing that a lot of people care but nobody can truly understand how these times are and neither can I. I pray for y’all every night. Your music pushed me through bad times and brings me back down to earth when I’m losin my head and I pray that the lord has a strong presence in your life through these times. It’s not much comin from a 16 year old but me and my family are praying for you every night. Never feel that cryings a bad thing it’s great to let your feelings out. Love y’all
I'm am so sorry for your loss but glad God is holding him now. As a father of 3 my self, two daughters, 3 and 6, and a almost 2 year old son I could not imagine what you are going through. I tear up just thinking about it. Prayers 🙏 sent your way all the time.
I am still praying for your family. I hope your new house will be a blessing from God and continue in the healing process your family is going through. Take care.
I wondered if you were going to b able to stay in your house. I don't think I would b able to either. The fact that you van go back and visit, have a bonfire, etc will help a lot. I can't tell you how much I love and respect your family. When river comes on I cry, but I also smile thru the tears. You were so blessed yo have that precious little guy! And oh my goodness how blessed he was that you were his parents. You are such good people. It shines in all of your videos. Keep on keeping on! Peace and love. GMA Joy.
We know what you are going through. Our daughter passed six years ago. She is in our heart always. Still missed her, life must go on. I still cried and is nothing to be ashamed of. God bless you all. Remember that one day we be all together. Love and prayers.❤️🙏
When I think of houses, and I think of River...my thoughts are to be absent in the body is to be home with the Lord. River's with you always, no matter what or where.
Take comfort in knowing He is at home with the Lord!! Someday we will all be reunited with those that have gone Home before us.....can you imagine the joy in our heavenly Home? Prayers for you... 🙏🏻💕
You guys are a great example how to live your faith through grief! Through your tears, laughter and love - your kids will always remember how much you were there for them during one of your families hardest times! Much love Smiths 💗
God bless you and your amazing family! It's okay to feel sad and heartbroken but never forget River is still in your hearts. My nephew passed away 10 years ago this month after he was swept away by a riptide and my sister and her husband are still devastated and can't even speak about it or even visit his grave. Never forget the amazing times you had with River and all the happy memories. I pray for blessings for all the rest of your days and the rest of your adventures. God Bless Smiths!
Hang in there. Five years ago my 5 year old daughter died and I cried all the time. They are healing tears and need to come out. Don't ever apologize for them, they show how deeply you loved River. You guys are brave for moving, that is something I still question if we should do. I hope you keep strong in your faith forever. Over time my faith has dwindled and I am having a hard time finding it back. Thank you for sharing the videos of River and letting us get to know what a sweet boy he was. Be gentle with each other and yourselves.
Praying for your sweet family. I can’t imagine how hard this time is for your family. It’s ok not to be okay. It’s hard to stay and hard to leave. Wherever you are God is with you and providing the strength and grace to get you through the good and hard times. May He fill your heart and mind with His peace . Find comfort in His loving arms and take refuge under His wings until your ready to fly again.
Hi guys .. I came across your TH-cam channel sadly when you released the video about Rivers accident and I haven't been able to stop watching all of your vlogs. He was an amazing little boy (as are your other two kiddos) and I have fallen in love with your family. I often find myself thinking about you guys throughout my day and wondering how you are surviving. You guys are truly an inspiration. I dont blame you for moving, as I would likely do the same, but always know that River is with you wherever you go. He will forever be your shining light. ❤
I have a 2 year old boy and I couldn't even imagine the magnitude of your loss.Thank you for being such amazing wonderful people and a true inspiration. If I could hug you guys, I would. Sending all my love!
We sold our home also for the same reasons, I can honestly say it really did help having a new journey and new memories to make while you get to keep the older memories xx life dose keep moving forward, and if you cant give your heart a chance to live you don't live. it is exciting times for you all to have a new place like fresh new sheets on a bed.
I was driving to my mothers house in Taylor today and I had you guys on my mind. I cried just thinking of everything you face in your journey. Some days are easier than others as we learn to live without our precious loved ones. My thoughts and prayers keep flowing to you guys. Wishing you peace in the new home.
Those words hit home, we don’t understand life sometimes & it’s exhausting but our Father knows what you’re all feeling. Amber, it’s how you feel so it’s ok. Thank you, for sharing the faith, unashamed also. Grangers music gets me through this injury almost daily. God bless & so much love to your ‘Ohana. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊❤️❤️
Oh my gosh, I wish I could hug you guys so bad. Your doing the right thing. It’s really hard. But remember God’s promises. You will see your sweet baby again. God Bless you in this hard time. ❤️ praying for peace and happiness in your next chapter.
I don't know how you found the strength to move...I couldn't if it was the last place i held my child the memories are the only thing left and to keep them would mean everything.... Bless you all for having so much courage.
I just want to hug y’all. You are great people. Prayers. Congrats on your new house.
My heart reaches out to you. I pray for comfort for your family and to always always remember River with a smile, best wishes for you as you start healing as well as you can and just always keep the faith
Do what is best for the family! Soak up those babies and hold each other tight. You will find the good in all this - Enjoy the new home and make more memories. Amber- No need to apologize for crying. If crying helps do it. Don't listen to the negative. People are rude, hateful, and some have never been in this position. Enjoy the sun, Enjoy the puddles, Cry, Laugh, Riv is ALWAYS with you guys every step of the way. Granger - One of your BIGGEST fan is cheering you on from the best seat in the house! Play that music for him!
You’re doing the right thing to help move on. You’re not moving on from his memory, but rather for your sake and your family’s sake it’s definitely the right move. He’ll be with you wherever you go :) God Bless
Forever keeping y’all in my prayers ❤️ #LiveLikeRiv
Love y'all... I have to tell you, this journey we're along with you on is opening my wife's eyes and heart to an unbelievably strong and focused faith. A faith that she has said she wants so badly in her life! The Holy Spirit is working through you Miss Amber!!! Your plan is working, your prayers (and mine) are being answered! Thank you, thank you and God Bless you all... Hugs
Bittersweet moment(s) for you all. Prays for you and your family. You all are SO strong and your continued faith in God is truly commendable. I appreciate your all’s openess throughout all your trials and amazing memories. God bless you all! Those memories are priceless you have recorded. Blessed, blessed, blessed!
My heart bleeds for you guys❤️ I stumbled on The Smiths a few months before the unthinkable and I cry every time I watch your videos with you Amber.. you guys are amazing! I lost my first child to a stillborn and even though our losses are different, there is no pain like losing a child. I pray for healing and comfort in the coming days for your entire family and friends. Please don’t ever give up this Chanel! P.s Granger has some amazing music! Hope y’all come to Florida one day hopefully St. Augustine!!
Amber you cry as much as you need to. We are all here for you and your family. Much love from Manhattan, Kansas❤❤
Concordia Kansas, here! ♥️ Couldn’t agree more!
Every time I watch your videos I feel like I am part of your family. I laugh with you, I cry with you, and I even sometimes find myself talking to you and agreeing with your faith. You give me so much inspiration to go out and help other people who are going thru a difficult time. Thank you for everything you do and sharing your life with all of us. See you next month.
Tiffany Coombes thank you so much ❤️
You all are so strong! I hope the new house brings everything you need. Thinking about you guys and I keep telling Rivers story keeping his memory alive!
Loved seeing yous used Hero Movers!I read where Amber shared yous are one day closer to seeing your precious son.None of us know when our time will come;but we are all one day , one moment closer to eternity. God has promised to make beauty out of the ashes of our lives.He makes everything beautiful In His Time. I've heard our only constant is change. But we can draw strength, and comfort from God,as He never changes. He's the same yesterday, today, and forever. He loves yous.
Good Bless y’all, God will see you thru this as time heals. We will never forget River, and will see him again. Always thinking of y’all....
Praying for y'all! I was going to ask if y'all have moved but decided not too! This video made me tear up! I know that was so hard moving with all the memories that were made there. I couldn't imagine, but time to start making new memories in your new home with your precious babies! It's okay to cry during this time! Love watching The Smiths!
It must have been such a tough decision to move, especially after River’s accident, with all his memories there. But like you said, it’s in God’s plan. ❤️❤️ love you guys so much. Keep staying strong.
I feel you all! Best to you all on your move new home, new beginnings, new memories taking those special times heart, mind, and soul from the last place, moving on! Tear up this life with lots of love, fun, and creating new memories!
Sending prayers your way as you settle into your new home. The memories from the other home are in your heart forever. It’s ok to keep those close while moving forward to make more precious memories with your babies. Big virtual hugs to you all and fervent prayers!
Thank you for sharing such beautiful memories. Praying for you daily and for the family that is moving in. Your family videos remind me to live like Riv and encourage me to get outside and create more adventures with my family...what a blessing y’all are.
God bless you all! You do what feels right for your children. Your still in the same area, but I wholeheartedly understand! I continue to pray for peace, strength, comfort, and God keeping you all wrapped in his arms! River will ALWAYS BE WITH YOU ALL! Love you all! And LiveLikeRiv!!!!!!!
No matter where you guys are! The River always flows! #❤THESMITHS!
Thanks for the updates! I hate that y'all had to move! Always remember that your little River is always there on your shoulder! Mrs. Smith I know your having a hard time I hope that your writting in a journal 📓 because you can't hold all of your sadness in! Love y'all 🙏 ❤️
Keep on moving forward and never losing the memories, as River is right there with you. Continue to pull the positives from everyday and every moment.
God Bless the Smith Family! I’m in tears for you all, but I was thinking a while back this may be necessary for the healing process. The strength and sacrifices you are making for your family is amazing and truly selfless! Xx
It's ok to cry. Just remember River is still your heart and will always be. God Bless You All.
I’m crying with you! Sending love from one mama to another. You are a strong and beautiful family.
Your memories will go with you, prayers for peace and comfort! 🙏💕
You're doing the right thing. I'm happy you have faith. That's wonderful.
The move was so necessary. Hugs to you all.
God Bless You ALL!!! Keep holding onto the wonderful memories your precious family made over those years at your old home....and I know you all know, that River is ALWAYS with each of you wherever you are. Our family will continue to lift you up in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless the Smith Family!!! 🙏💖 🙏🎈🎈🎈🎈🙏💖🙏 #LiveLikeRiv
Yep I’m crying!! Lord have mercy! You guys are so strong and beautiful! Thank you for letting all of us be your shoulder!
Oh Amber. Granger. In my heart you are family. Always. Watching this one was so hard. I get it. And I get your hearts. So many of us are with you everyday. Sending strength through prayer. Amber, cry. All you want to. It heals love. We hurt for and with you. Granger, sing. The new words to the new songs with all your faith and heart. No matter what, y’all have people like me that love y’all. We will lift you up everyday in prayer. ❤️
It's obviously what is needed to carry on. Trust your gut. I know we moved last year out of the place we called home for over 10 years and had the family start in and it was tough to do it, but we enjoy the new place so much more now and it's a whole new chapter of memories to be made!
Thank you for sharing this hard journey with us. Your strength through faith is amazing.
You two are so strong. I wish you so much happiness and so many new memories at the new home. Maybe moving will actually help you hold onto memories from the old home! Stay strong, you'll be with him again one day. 💙
No matter where you go River will be with you ❤️ you don’t cry all the time Amber but it is totally understandable why you do when you do. Thoughts and prayers are still with all of y’all. Thank you for letting us in on a piece of it!
Keeping you all in my prayers still. You are such an amazing family. It was nice to see this episode of The Smiths and especially nice to see London and Lincoln ... yes London Should be proud !! She did well helping move the piece of furniture 😺. It was also nice seeing the clips with River in them. 😿 😹🙀😺 You can cry if you need to we wouldn't be any kind of a fan or a person for that matter if we didn't think a mama was gonna have feelings!! cry happy tears, cry sad tears , cry tears cause you laughed so hard you cryed. Love ya All! 💖🙏#LiveLikeRiv
No words can say how y’all feel but now y’all can make new memories in new house and River will always be with you. Love y’all ❤️
I'm so sorry. I pray for y'all every day and every time I see you, Amber or any of the YEE YEE apparel ....I start to cry. I know God has a purpose but I'm so sorry for y'all. It hurts me so much and I don't even know y'all. God bless.
Praying for you all...
I am glad you prayed about this big decision, I know it was hard to leave the house but you can make new memories in your new house and rivers presence will still be there.
I feel like this new house may be hard at first but it will get easier. You won’t have that constant reminder that was at the old house! River is there with y’all every step of the way and he’s with god helping you make these decisions! The Villers family loves you from Kansas and Poland! ❤️ “with all your heart you must trust the lords judgment, not your own judgment. Always let him lead you, and He will clear the Road for you to follow.” Proverbs 3:5-6
River is showing you where to go and trying to lead you to find happiness! I can feel it!