I love this song so much. Ray, I am so proud of you and your sobriety. You have a wonderful testimony, and you are using it for good. If your story can help one person to make that first hard step to sobriety it will be another life changed. You are an amazing person. Big love to you. Letters from Home John Michael Montgomery

The first time I heard this song I was driving and I had to pull off the side of the road because I was crying so hard I couldn't see. I went to school with a girl who's Dad shot her mom and then himself in front of her and her siblings. I still think about them today when I hear this song. Thank you so much for your testimony and I am so proud of your sobriety. Like a song my mom used to listen to many years ago, One Day At a Time Sweet Jesus. Thank you again for all that you do and will continue to do.

This was,for some reason, when songs about child abuse were high,listen to Alyssa lies,Concrete Angel, these songs need to keep being played!!!!!! DONT STOP THE AWARENESS

13 years here! 7 kids, 4 adopted. and the reasons I am who I am now, clean and strong! Favorite reactor.

Proud of you, one day at a time. ❤

Congratulations on your sobriety! It’s not an easy thing to get through and I’m so glad you have a loving support system. Each day you decide to stay clean is a great day. Know that you have support here too❤ I appreciate you sharing your story❤❤

I remember that song and every time I hear it I can not help to remember that year and brings a tear

Congrats on your sobriety my friend. Thanks for sharing your life experience. You my friend know what you have at home .

To me, even though she was never taken to church and never heard is name. God knew her.

I've got 3 months clean. Congrats to you Ray and the rest of the Vibe family

So proud of you!!! That's awesome. People do recover❤️❤️❤️. Great reaction and thank you for sharing.

Life's A Dance 🎶 is one of my most favorite of JMM

I first have to tell you I'm proud of you for taking that first step 8 yrs ago ,glad you had such a supportive wife that stood by you and helped you through this.. I know that road to getting clean wasn't an easy one but so glad you didn't give up and you got the help you needed.. thanks for sharing your story with us.. your awesome just want ya to know that... Love your channel so much

Congratulations on your sobriety! That's a beautiful thing. May God continue to bless you. Stay strong and keep the faith. God bless.

Jesus is so much more real than a story and some people will never understand that and won’t know the true beauty of this song. On another note, this song proves every race color and background are the same.. hip hop rap rock metal jazz country, it doesn’t matter.. life and abuse and drugs aren’t monopolized to hurt one over the other and as someone who grew up with this music I love when it ventures to people besides us stereotypical “southern red-necks singing about girls beer trucks and dogs running away”.. country has beautiful stories to tell when you get through the pop country people

Congratulations Sir on your 8 yrs being sober keep up the good work you should be very proud of yourself. Addiction is an illness and I'm so happy you healed yourself. Great song too isn't it. PEACE AND ❤LOVE

Congrats on 8 years brother! That’s awesome!

Congratulations on your being clean. Stay strong, prayers for you and your family.

You are correct about children who come from difficult childhoods, where the basics - love, affection, morals, etc - were missing. "The unloved child will burn the village down to feel its warmth".

Congratulations on your 8 years of sobriety. Stay strong brother!

My daughter saved two little girls from a similar situation. They have now spent more than half of their lives with her. And they know she adopted them to save them and they are happy and appreciative for their mom that saved them.

I cannot forget testifying on the stand at 6 years old to save my dad. He now lives in prison. I haven't spoken to him in 16 years. GOD BLESS YOU

I just learned the name of this song yesterday. I have heard it many times on the radio.

I've done pretty much every drug in the book. Ecstasy was probably the biggest, if not Ketamine.. I was in deep with those, but I rose away from drugs thanks to my kids. I got three. The oldest is 12, then 7, then 5.. I haven't smoked weed in 3 years, and I'm a recovering alcoholic of 2 years. Unfortunately, my wife had to leave me for me to finally realize the problem... I got mad respect for you, G. My dad is an alcoholic and my mom is a drug attic, so this song resonates. Damn, sorry, bro. Song got me blowing up your comments and shizz. Keep going, bruh. Imma viber now, lol ✌️🤪

Next one from John has gotta be the one KZfaq was recommending “letters from home”

Yep this one is deep. I am with you clean now. Keep up such great reactions and understanding. One day at a time. 🥰

New subscriber here! John Michael Montgomery was a hit-maker in the 90s and he has a lot of great songs! My favorites of his are No Man’s Land, Friends, Be My Baby Tonight, I Swear, Life’s a Dance, I Can Love You Like That, How Was I To Know, Rope the Moon, The Little Girl, Hold On To Me, I Love The Way You Love Me, If You’ve Got Love, Long As I Live, and Oh How She Shines.

This is a good reaction. I especially like that you don't apologize for getting emotional you just inform us that it's gonna happen. At 1st I laughed whenever a reaction channel said that. But so many do it now that it's starting to irritate me. We WANT you to be emotional that's the whole purpose of watching a reaction video.

Letter From Home !!!! You have to do it ! That song is awesome too

So much LOVE❣️❣️❣️ Thank you for sharing your story. I'm almost 2-years sober 🙏💪 HOG subscriber and am loving your other content (like this) as well❣️❣️❣️

Country music is real life and storytelling

Thank you so much for this, and your honesty and testimony. My dad became a severe addict when I was in my early 20s and i tried everything I could to help him, and failed. You should be so, so proud of yourself. I hope if folks are struggling with addiction, they see this and your uplifting narrative and know there's hope. Much love to you, from a former little girl who wishes my dad had found your strength.

14:30 …. You’ve helped me in more ways than you can ever imagine Ray. I’ve struggled a lot with my health and other things lately, but everytime I see you release a video, it’s almost like a release for me. I get to see a real dude react to some good ass music and make me laugh at the same time. I’m sure their are many other subs you have that feel the same way 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻 Thanks for the reaction brother 💯

This is a wonderful song!

You know it. Every day, one at a time. Great reaction. 😊

Hey man. You speak wisdom. This song hits on many levels, but i thank you for keeping it real. one day at a time. keep going. i was sober for ten years after being 18 years in active addiction. one day out of the blue i relasped. i dont know why.thanks for the realness. helps see the real truth. i feel this song EXACTLY how you feel it. Growing up in the deep south, I have known this song since it came out in 96 or mabye 97? i actually receited the words as if it was a poem to my senior Reading class because i had completely forgot about a literature project. I knew the words by heart already because Montgomery is one of my all time favorites. FYI John Micheal Montgomery wrote some very successful R&B songs in the 90s for groups like Boyz to Men and All For One just to name a couple. he is a great writer. i cant express how thankful i am for finding this video of you listening to ''Little Girl.'' i needed your vibes on the subject. thanks

@vibereactions Excellent reaction video!! John Michael Montgomery isn't a new country artist, neither is this song. He's been a big name for a long time since the 90's but this song is heart touching! Congrats to you for making big changes in your life. It's not easy and some can't find it in themselves to fight that demon. 💪💪💪💪💪

Ahhh this song cuts straight to the bone. Just those first few notes in the beginning and I start to cry. All the congrats on your sobriety ♥️♥️♥️♥️

This was amazing to hear your perspective on this, thank you so much for opening up and sharing, I wish you nothing but success in your sobriety and your channel.... I'm now a subscriber!

Bless you sir, for sharing your testimony. Sadly, as you know, the children suffer the most, but the Lord is always there. Congratulations on being 8 years sober. 💜

Hey Brother Congrats on your sobriety! I am also a recovering addict with 14 years from herion and 10 from Crack. I'm a born again Christian and I've only watched you 3 times so far and they have been great buddy. Thank you for sharing your story buddy. From 1 recovering addict to another we do recover and one day at a time. I lost my best friend/brother who was my idol 10 years ago from a OD and I tried to get him where I was in recovery but you know that the person 1st has to admit he is powerless of drugs and his life has become unmanageable!

Look at you now people are so proud of you.

I appreciate your reaction to this song, and congratulations on your sobriety. My wife and I raise foster kids and I can tell you that it comes with great difficulties but also great joys. It takes years to get some kids through their trauma, and others never get completely over it, in most cases that trauma is generational and unfortunately the system is not always there to help the kids. In my state there is a huge need for foster families, there is 8k to 10k more kids than they're families to serve them.

God bless you and thank you for sharing!! Good job 😢

Much love going out to you brother. I use to be on pain pills and heroin, for years. I 100% believe if I didn't go to prison I'd never have quit and been dead. It took 6 months to get over the bad withdrawals and another 6 months after to stop hurting so bad I couldn't even sit still. Still got some friends that do that stuff ask me for rides and stuff. And I just straight up say man I can't be around it. But I believe anyone that gets off drugs can do anything else in this world easy. When you dream about dope and think about dope everyday and finally get passed it, you've really did something.

Congratulations on your sobriety. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for continued strength. 🙏 ❤

I really enjoy your reactions and comments!!!!❤️❤️

Congratulations on your sobriety! I am not an addict but my daughter is and I am so proud of her for getting clean. It has been an up and down road but when she has fallen she gets back up and tries again. This time we are hoping it sticks as she really wants to make it. For herself and her daughter. Country music wise if there is something you are interested in I can send you down some rabbit holes lol. Well not just country as I was raised on country and rock that was from the 50's on. I was a teen in the 80's and a parent in the 90's and music is a big part of my life.

Congratulations Brother. I quit drinking in 1983. Never really did drugs. Lost my wife of 22 years last August. Live alone now but moved back home where my son and his wife and Grandaughters live. Have other family here as well. Its no easier to stay stopped than it was in 1983, but i have love, the grace of God, and hope every day.

Very Powerful message 🙏🙏

The first part of the song explains she'd never heard of Jesus or seen pictures. But that night she physically saw him. She knew him without ever knowing him

Congratulations on your sobriety brother! Stay awesome and God bless!

Fantastic reaction!!! Some other songs by him are "Sold" and "Letters from Home"

I love how you put your own story on here it show how strong you are

I love this music thank you for sharing for us to see❣️

Congrats on your sobriety!

I'm so Thankful we serve an awesome loving God ❤️ Thank you Sir for your reaction 🙏 sending love from Lafayette Georgia 🙏 🍑

Excellent job Ray

Just stopped in to say ■ Congratulations on your sobriety.. that's a major accomplishment. Love seeing you guys share your stories Just remember It doesnt have control over your ability to have an amazing future. It only tells a story about the things you overcame to get through and rise above. Keep pushing forward

I just found your channel. I'm happy for the redemption in your life and in this song. Whatever is going on in life, there is hope.

God Bless ya brother! This one tears me up every time I hear it, no matter how many time!

Congratulations on your continued sobriety.

You should play "Better than I used to be" (Sammy Kershaw). My son was an addict. He was near death. He got clean. He played this song for me and it is truly an inspirational song. Unfortunately, I lost him in a tragic accident, but he was clean and living his best life and I take comfort in that. You will love the song and it will mean something to you and your family. God bless you!

Much respect to you. That is not easy. Much happiness and success to you.

This song gets me every time

Congrats! I’m 7 yrs off pain pills. I never left my kids but I let them see way too much. Not to mention our mood swings, withdrawal etc when I couldn’t find any. They forgave me, & I may spoil them a little more than I should, but they have been through and seen a LOT. This song is so powerful.

You’re absolutely right we do hear everything we do feel everything. I’m a very old woman who lived this life. But thank God I broke the chains so my children didn’t have to live this life.

Let’s go baby, keep pushing another day sober!

I just found your channel n love ur reaction. Like u I am a recovering addict....20 yrs clean this year!! I was an every day cocaine user for 9 yrs, like I had to have it to even get up n out of the bed...I got lucky n ended up going to prison for 9 yrs and that saved my life n helped me get clean....I have been out of prison for going on 12 yrs n life is amazing....as a parent I did put the drugs before my kids, my family, my self, etc but as u mentioned drugs can numb u n I was numbing some trauma from my childhood (as long as I was numb I could handle anything)....once I addressed that trauma in therapy and made peace with it staying clean was easy for me...I have worked in rehabs helping others get clean n currently work in domestic violence....what I wanted to really say is that with getting clean n in the years being cleaning and prove myself to my children, family and friends that I had hurt has allowed us all to forgive (forgiving myself was the hardest thing ever for me) each other, grow and move on from it together (we no longer live in my past with my past behaviors)....rebuilding my relationship with my kids has been amazing cuz I was not a good parent when I was using but I am a great parent now to them....people can change!!!!

What a beautiful reaction! You gained a new subscriber. I'm so proud of the changes you made to better your life...God bless!

Man love the way you speaking it. I have also been thru it I met my wife 22 years ago. She had 3 kinds and a granddaughter. With her help I went from drinking everyday to none alcoholic beer. And it was hard for me were talking a bottle a day. Now have four grandkids and living life to the fullest.

Beautiful. Simply a beautiful reaction. Have heard this song no fewer than 100x, but tears. First- you are amazing. And you are EXACTLY who you are and were always meant to be!! Listening to you today for some reason caused me to think of so many things my wonderful mother used to say- for one, Never let yesterday rob you of tomorrow. You are LIVING this!!! Be beyond proud of yourself. Another- What’s meant for you will not pass you by. Your wife was the grace God intended for your life, before either of you ever knew! How blessed you both are! Really encourage you to check out I’m Moving On by Rascal Flatts & To Get Here by Willie Nelson. And btw- shout out to Alison Kraus for the harmonies on this one❤️ My mom was only 58; really wish she could have hung out w us longer to impart more wisdom. Miss her every single day nearly 30yrs later. Thank you for reminding me of her wisdom & how truly blessed I was- and am. Stay safe & love much💖

Congratulations on your sobriety!

Congratulations on you 8 years sobriety.

Your a real trouper Ray. I'm so sorry you had to go through what you did , On the plus side we get to enjoy the true Ray and you are wonderful, you bring so much positivity and real belly laughs to so many of us at a time where life has become so serious .Your a tonic for the heart!

God bless you young man.

This is why they say that country is music three chords and the truth. Great reaction. Congrats on your 8 years brother.

You would also like Martina Macbrides Independence Day and Carrie Underwoods Temporary Home,Jesus Take The Wheel, and.How Great Thou Art.

God Bless you . Keep up the good work, I will keep you in my prayers.

Thank you for reacting

Congrats on 8 years 🎉🎉🎉

Such a great reaction! You broke things down how this all came into affect you and what do you do you like how you recovered. It’s a constant process. It’s close to home for me. My brother stays with me and he’s recovering for three years now.. Thankfully there were not any little kids involved. God is good.

Congrats on your sobriety your amazing

React to Red Sovine Teddybear. It will tug at your heart strings like this one but in a good way.

Congrats on your sobriety. Keep up the good fight ❤❤❤❤

God forgives all my brother. I mean everything. You do a lot of good here! You help so many people with your videos. The fact that you show remorse allows you forgiveness. You are a good man. I myself have done horrible things, and my wife found me, married me, and gave me two beautiful girls who saved my life! If you met me twenty years ago, you would not understand that I am the same guy that I am today. I did things that would make any man ashamed. I am the man that I am today, because God forgives all. Thank you for having the courage to share bro. Great reaction!

God bless you all

Congratulations on your sobriety and welcome back to life brother. Hug your wife for us too. 💔♥️♥️ This song makes me sob every time I hear it. It really has a beautiful ending but that one lyric…. “I don’t know his name but I know he got off” - so profound.

I don't normally watch a video over 10 minutes. But I watch your videos because I can relate and I appreciate you being real about you and life.

God bless you!🙏🏼❤️

I'm proud of you for getting clean.

Thank you for sharing your story, the joy on your face when the girl's story turned around was wonderful to see. God bless you and your wife.

It does hit harder after you've acknowledged your own problems. Thanks for sharing your story. I believe the beauty of music is the power to reach anyone who needs to hear it. 💖🦋

Welcome to story time also called country music. These guys can bust out some real tear jerkers. Congratulations on being clean subbed

My son and his wife were addicts. I ended up raising their kids for them until they finally divorced, and my son got clean. His now ex-wife never did. So, I totally understand how hard it must have been for you to get and stay clean. Congratulations on the 8 years clean.

This song gets me every time, because I remember being about the girl's age in the video if not a little younger when my mom told me that story back in the 90s (somewhere 5-10 years before the song came out). Again, I was young but I remember her telling the story either directly from the adoptive parents or a short second-hand telling. This song has more details than the story I heard, but it changed the way I looked at church as a child. When this song released I was ecstatic, knowing it was a true story. Thank you for your insights from your perspective, it makes it all the richer and fuller.

And sometimes no matter what a parent does no matter how much they try to help their child or their adult child child refuses the adult child refuses to listen refuses to go for help refuses everything in in fact maybe treats the parent horribly it's not always parents fault and if they're adults it's on them

Congratulations on your sobriety.

love ya brother

Bud, you're sitting there more stoned than scooby doo talking about sobriety. lol good reaction bud