Granger and Amber shine Christ to the world in their suffering. River's life may have been short but his legacy is oh so big.

Lost a brother, suicide Lost a sister, cancer Lost a father, cancer Lost a wife, divorce an affair she married her lover Ladies and gentlemen, God showed up showered me with hid love and forgiveness ❤ Kept goin to church and seeking him, Gods people also tremendous help

In June of 2019 we lost our daughter. Oh the loss is nearly palpable. There is nothing nothing nothing as painful. But Jesus stepped in…

Beautiful people who are unashamed of the gospel. They are an encouragement to me to look to Jesus even when life is hard!

What a testament. I am heart sick over the loss of River, but I have watched their story unfold and their outward love for God just being poured into others. Grief and joy coexist. I am sorrowful for their grief but so grateful for them sharing their story and letting their joy shine through.

Seeing some of the hate that was thrown their way after their grief of losing a son and when they celebrated the new life of their latest child just blows my mind! How are people so incredibly hateful? How is it that people feel they have the right to be internet trolls band say some of the unbelievable things that were said to this couple? God bless you guys! I could never fathom the emotions and sorrow you have fought through- but thank you for sharing your journey and your testimony! God is great ALL the time!!!

I remember them both saying, right after River passed away, something to the effect that they both wanted to find the meaning of this and to figure out his legacy! They knew that River's life had purpose and that he was only meant to live as long as he did, but what could or would come through and from this tragedy? I definitely think they've figured it out! God is working through these two and their little family and I couldn't be more happy for them! We are all blessed by these two and their love for the Lord!

I love this series. Between the Robertsons and the Smith family have been real raw and emotional. There faith in Jesus Christ through there tragedy’s are amazing. Stay blessed Smith family

I’m so very sorry for your loss, Amber and Granger.

People can’t grasp that God is in control of everything. We fight against that and cause pain and struggle in our life. It’s amazing how one day it just makes sense, God is in control. Nothing happens that surprises Jesus, he knows and sees all. God is in control. It takes a burden off of me needing to try and control life.

Wow, wow, wow!!!!!! What a testimony. I'm soooooo happy for you both and congratulate you on the birth of your fourth child. River is not forgotten....never! Funny thing is, I didn't even know this little boy and prior to hearing of him, if someone had said River I would have thought River Phoenix, but never again! When I hear of someone named River I will forever think of the little boy whose short life opened a river of healing in the hearts of so many who need Christ.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. In 2019 I felt God tell me to have another baby. It was so outside of what I thought was our path. Pregnancy’s are so hard and I had previously thought we were done after our 4 beautiful children. But here I was hearing His voice and I couldn’t deny it, though I tried. My husband received the same message and we both felt scared to tell each other. Once we did we knew there was only one answer: Let God Prevail! And so we committed to follow Him despite our limited understanding. And unlike ever before I couldn’t get pregnant. This was so confusing to me. Wasn’t I doing what He asked. After a heartbreaking year I got pregnant, but sadly ended in miscarriage at 12 weeks. It was then that I found your channel Amber. Your light and optimism in God’s plan was a source of light to me as we traversed more infertility. I watched you welcome little Maverick into the world and felt God blessing your family! It was beautiful to witness. I am now currently pregnant and due in 6 weeks. I still don’t fully understand what God wants me to learn from all this except to trust Him! Thank you again for sharing His light through you. It was a healing balm for me. God is good, all the time! Sending love to your beautiful family. ❤

This was a very powerful video. I lost a brother back in 1992. I was 14 and he was 7. His name is Jake, and he drowned at crescent lake, Or. As a 14 year old sister, I was one of the hardest things in my life to go thru. I can’t even imagine how my parents made it thru but they did. They have since passed away too, my dad, in 2012 from a stroke and my stepmom in 2014 from cancer. It’s been a long road of grieving their losses but about a year ago I was finally able to release the right grip of grief. Thankfully and by the grace of God!!!! Thank you for sharing your story and showing your ups and downs. God Bless!!✝️❤️✝️❤️

Granger and Amber I watch the Smiths with my three boys y’all have helped me become a better father and person…thank you so much🙏🏻

God bless you all. 🙏

If anyone has God in their life, he will walk and hold you in the darkest valley. I lost my 18 yr son this year by suucide. Just let God take control

God’s grace & comfort are so beautiful

Hello Smith family. I went to my first concert weekend in 2yrs, this weekend in Nova Scotia, where I live. I took lots of video and photos. I had a backstage pass due to one of my best friends fiance being a tour manager. So I was side stage away from everyone taking awesome videos. It was my first time out after a very dark 2 yrs since losing my momma. I had PTSD from it as there are so many flashbacks. I was her caregiver and she was my everything. Just like you guys, the images don't leave you and when you feel the grief coming on stronger your brain goes to those images. As she was passing her eyes strongly dilated looking right at me, the blue as they have ever been. I know it was the lights of heaven reflecting back at me, and when my sister asked what was happening? I said she is in the tunnel of passing from earth to heaven and saying her for now goodbyes to us and saying hello to God and her loved ones in heaven. I put my nose against hers, and told her to say hi to my father, and our loved ones and that I would be ok and she is in Gods great hands now. I told her to find the water that leads to the "River". I'm crying just typing this. "It was 2 yrs ago today that the Doctor told me her cancer had spread and she has days, maybe a few weeks. She died 24 days later. So the Sept long weekend reminds me of that pain, that news that can cripple you. But this year I chose to celebrate through our love of music." My momma always used the saying "The Good Lord Will Take You When He's Ready". I held her for 2hrs after passing, sat with her and took in every last moment. Though I still struggle a lot, being around music this weekend makes me feel like I took a huge step, and the reason I mentioned the videos above was because she passed a few months after River. I use to show her videos of him. The ones when he was all hyped up on his little machine after Granger put the more powerful battery into it. lol She use to say do you have any more of those videos of those children you showed me on the toys? lol Bless her heart. Then when I heard the devastating news my heart crushed. I had to go tell her what happened. She was so sad about a little boy she(we) only knew through The Smith's. So last night at the end of each video I would YELL YEE YEE. If you look at my video on Twitter under Sammie Dee(SammieScotia) the one with Dallas Smith in it. You will hear at the end me saying YEE YEE. One Yee for momma, and one Yee for River. I know she has found him as well, and she loves children and she will have a blast with him. I am a firm believer in faith and circumstances that happen in life when we cross paths with perfect strangers. ( My momma adopted me when I was just 3 weeks old. She said it was her purpose. ) I know my momma was SO happy I went out last night. She sat on my shoulder and had a blast. My gf and I took a photo and between us was an orb, and I know it was her and River shining through. I have felt your pain alongside my pain and I cry when you guys cry. Just know that there are good people out there that think of you in times when you think others might have forgotten. I will always remember River and every time I yell YEE YEE, one will always be for him and one for my momma. You're amazing parents, and Maverick is so precious. Your children are amazing and such a reflection of you both. God Bless. xo I am second...

Jesus walked right up to River, picked him up and loved him. And River knew everything was going to be alright and that he will see you again.

This is koolkid on uncle's fone watchn mr granger again been goin thru a realie ruff hard scarie time mr granger has help me thru alot I been lissenin ta him sense he start and watchn his vids thru alla tha channels

I am so sorry for the loss of your child .., I have a heavy heart from losing many of my family members, mother ,father ,sister, brothers . I know how you hurt but I have not lost a chid . Little River is ok now , when we pass away we are in glory …but here on earth we suffer so much pain with our loss of our love ones . Thank you for sharing your story about River … ❤️

❤ Granger and Amber. They are great teachers/preachers of God's word. And they are incredible parents. River, we love you and we miss you! River's bright light. LiveLikeRiv. 🎈

This is just beautiful

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

I am at a loss for words. My heart is broken for ya'll. He is with ya'll and watching over with love for your family while you cope with this devastation. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU 😔💞🙏🙏🙏

Amen there is life in the word of God. Yes my son is in heaven and we talk about him. GOD BLESS you and strengthen you day by day.

Amber and Granger, thank you for sharing your life with us. Your testimonies were so inspiring. You make me want to be a better person. Love you all. ❤️

The biggest pain imaginable. God bless

I’ve followed your story and you have helped bring me back to Christ. I admire your honesty and we can see your raw grief something that’s so personal, but has helped so many. God bless you all and congratulations on the birth of baby Maverick. I’m sure he met Riv before he came to this earth. Xx

"Everything Everything is under His control"... Thank You we needed this, Praying God's Truth continues to fill humanitys emptiness as you share His Love.

Watching Granger and Amber walk their journey with God, through the trials and the joys of this life, has been so encouraging! They fix their eyes on Jesus, and point us to Jesus, in the process! God is getting glory through their story!!!

You are helping so many people through your loss of precious River!!!

Prayers for your beautiful family.

Thank God for you both and your family. Thank you for sharing. Such an incredible way of sharing. Thank you for faithfullness. River smile is so incredible ❤

Plans in our lives may change but GOD NEVER CHANGES....... be blessed and love YOUR EARTHLY FAMILY! Know that OUR HEAVENLY FAMILY IS FOR ETERNITY 💖😥🌹 RIVER ARRIVED EARLIER THAN YOU AND IS WAITING💖🌹 SEER YOU ALL THERE... made my reservation awhile back ☝️💖 Texas Nana 🤠 PSALM 91

When Amber says she had feelings of grief and joy coexisting I immediately thought of Jesus on the cross reflecting that exact same thing. I'm happy your family has the joy of God's promises to sustain you

This was so raw and emotional .Thank y’all for being an inspiration to so many and being vulnerable for us to see. Y’all are so inspiring

I just saw this video I have no idea how I missed it but I did. However, God knew the perfect timing for me to watch this, I needed to hear this to restore my faith in God again. Thank you Granger, Amber and River because of your suffering you have shown me the light

Who ever put that film together is very talented the Smith’s always have the right things to say love your family

Wow! All I can say is wow! I can see your surrender and the Holy Spirit all over you. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, but if I were not, your testimony would make me call out to Him. Thank you for planting and watering, and thank you Lord for the increase. Blessings to you and your children!

Beautiful Souls nothing more I can say

God bless the Smiths. Such a blessing to the hurting. My daughter and son in law are struggling w the health of my 4yr old granddaughter. So incredibly painful. Thank you Granger and Amber for sharing as your story has kept me as a grandmother to keep going. ❤

I have loss both of my sons at 22 and 24 and I can tell you that this pain never goes away, but you do live with faith.

I love this testimony! I am a avid Smith's watcher and even saw Granger perform in St Louis in the beginning of July. I love how they are so honest and straight forward. I have been a Christian all my life but see things more realistic through their honesty. I consider them to be a blessing in my life for now I am choosing to grow closer to christ myself.

Guys your River has changed my life unlike anything in my life before. His life gives me hope, and many tears along the way. Yes I weep as I write this, but this all means that much to me. Oh I love my wife and kids even more if that’s possible through all of you and following of God. Bless you and again thank you all. LiveLikeRiv 🙏🏻😢❤️👍💔🎈

Oh my goodness . I lost my daughter due to a car wreck . There is no other pain like loosing a child. It’s really hard to comprehend in yourself that your child was dead . I am so thankful that God is with me because I could not do this without him.

Praise God. Love you guys. Remember your family & lil River. I experienced and still experiencing same loss as you.

You are SO Loved & appointed by our loving God to share your pain to guide those suffering from experiences like yours back to God. God Bless you & your family!!❤️🙏✝️💙😇❤️

If this doesn't yank a tear out of you....nothing will. Bless this beautiful family. God is good!! From Montgomery al

My heart hurts for your heart...How blessed we are to have Hope, to have the One and only living God ..Thank you for sharing , may we all do well in serving by loving one another💕

I love these two so much! ❤️ 🎈

I ball my eyes out every time they talk about Riv. Now with baby Mavi here I just can't help but sit and wonder how amazing of a big brother he would be. I love this family whole heartly. Even to be successful in his country music career they are so humble and down to earth.

Granger were all with u I lost my brother Matt nov 23 2020 Covid it’s such a hurt 😞 he died on daddy’s death 30 years ago dad was 56 Matt 54 saddest time ever river lives on through maverick and the kids you are loved 🥰 around the world yee yee 💔💔💔

You guys are so strong Hervey bay Queensland Australia

God is good. Blessing to all. Losing a child is extremely hard. I now have such wonderful memories of my beautiful angel girl. It has taken years to get to point I am at. Thru God I have learned.......

I have just bawled. The pain and grief has to be unimaginable 💔

BEAUTIFUL...GOD IS GOOD!

You were right! I needed ALL THE TISSUES! What a beautiful story of God’s love and grace and comfort! let him be your hiding place if your struggling he WILL sustain you in the lowest valleys. We are always praying for the Smith family and I’m adding this film project to my prayer list! Y’all are going to reach so many with this project I know it! GOD BLESS YOU!

I can’t watch this prayers to the family. I’m sorry for your loss. I know that means nothing because they’re just words but I’ve got children. God bless you both.

Thank you so much for your testimony Amber and Granger! And congratulations on your baby boy ❤️

This is so powerful. God bless the Smith’s and their beautiful family

I know your pain. On January 1st 2012 I lost my son. I too did cpr on him. Didn't work paramedics doctors nothing. I sat with him held his hand in the ER and I begged God to give him back. I just kept asking Chris please just open your eyes. Please God don't take him. Till I realized it wasn't going to happen. I came home and I grieved my son alone for months I still am in a lot of ways. It's like I can't even say like it was yesterday it was today. Him and I were both saved same day. But I feel since God didn't hear me begging please don't take him with my heart as open as it could if gotten I list my faith. I still believe their is a God. I no longer go to church I no longer read the Bible. My thoughts are how could a God that's supposed to be so kind take my son when I was begging and pleading so hard couldn't hear me. I don't know how to get it back. I don't know if I really want to. I had no money no insurance I had to go sit in a Welfare office and beg for help to bury him. I went to our church asked for help I was told there's no money to help me. Even $20 would of helped. Welfare came through but then I had to find a funeral home that would accept the small amount they would allow. I wanted to have at least one viewing I couldn't welfare wouldn't allow it if I had one viewing they wouldn't pay for the cremation so I couldn't have it. I didn't have a burial site. Chris lived flowers and trees. So I bought a Bradford Pear tree planted it in the yard and buried his ashes in with that tree. I feel apart of him is alive in that tree. I go out sit and talk to him there. I plant flowers around it and I put solar lights in with the flowers. I feel at night with the lights it won't be so dark. I am single I have another son and one grandson but they weren't there. I was simply told to get over it. I live you have each other. I would of given anything to have a person when it gets bad to just say Sue it's going to be ok. So I go through my daily routine. And just wait for God to come take me so I can see Chris again to simply tell him I liove you.

Wow! Glory to God! 🎉

You are, without a doubt, the most precious couple and family. Love and blessings to you from North Texas.

Amen - God is good and He has overcome the world. Glory to God - love this so much❤️❤️ The love of Christ shines so brightly through this beautiful family.

Lost my first born child, He would have been 47 this year. I still feel the hurt but I know that he is with God. And that God has a reason for everything. I thank the Smith's for sharing with all of us. I know that it is not an easy thing to do.

My deepest sympathies ( yet peace like a RIVER💙👣🙏 As GOD received River into HIS LOVING ARMS💙). I Lost my Father into GOD'S receiving LOVE💙. I can't help but think what a Wonderful "FAMILY REUNION" It will be when get HOME to HEAVEN🙏🥁💙🙏! Romans 8:28 So we continue this "Journey" greatful for The Legacy Of LOVE. Not just any love, but GOD'S ETERNAL LOVE💙. Thanking GOD for the Gift of My Dad and The Gift of River. We are Blessed and know we will see them again at HOME🙏💙👣🙏.

Thank you and God Bless you

I’ll be honest I had no idea who these people were until I googled. Then still I’d never heard of earl dibbles. What a beautiful story!

Praise jesus Christ and Lord I know thatvyou are taking perfect love and aoul and compassion and care foe tgat littke boy, River. My goodness man, my heart goes out to these kids sooo much. I cant even imagine. I would lose it.

Appreciate the point of devotionals not being the meat of the Word. Such an important testamony.

My hearts never been more broken I pray and think of you guys all of the time I’m so sorry for what happened to this angel

I love I am second and I love the Smith Family. Beautiful testimonies. ❤️

I lost my son last year , he just turned 3 and drowned in our pool 💔 life will never be the same 😭😢 I miss him so much 😢

I missss river sooooooo baaaaadddd 😭

Powerful testimony. I have learned so much through The Smiths. River has touched my heart and my life and I never even met him while he was here... but I met him through God. I am grateful they have the strength to share their experience. 🎈

I can relate I lost my son Michael Anthony he was 36 days old he would be 21 now the pain never gets easier

Granger and Amber are just awesome and amazing people!!!! You can look at them and see their love of Christ, family, and each other!!!! They have been such an inspiration to me!!!

Thank you Smith family for sharing this deep intimate story. For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Though riv isn't with us anymore, he is in heaven with no suffering. He doesn't have to go through possible cancer or losing parents or losing brothers like I lost my brother. God has a purpose for everything. Through the suffering, Christ's power will manifest and faith will grow stronger. Having HOPE is what makes or breaks a real Christian. Having the hope and faith that Jesus has made promises that he can't break, helps us through pain. And having gone through what you guys have, God may be using this to make yaw help other grieving parents and to point them to Christ and what he did for us on Calvary. I'm inspired by yaws story and I know I will see you in heaven and thank you for obeying Gods will. What a tremendous story of how God works. Love you guys!! Thank you for being real! Please don't ever compromise.

Thank you so much for sharing. You are a special Blessing to all of us. We are so very sorry for your families loss.🙏👦😇

Thank yall. Not easy-thank yall.

"Grief and joy co-existing",you Amber, really beautiful. And mirrored by God's grief at our sin and joy of His forgiveness

Initially, even we, as a Christians, are not ready to deal with the depths of emptiness, the hollowness within, that besets us following a death of our child.

Not sure how I've never seen this before tonight, but wow, am I ever glad I found it. I love Amber and Granger, and I admire them so much for so many reasons. I hate what they had to go through, but I am so very grateful to them for sharing their story with us like they do. #YeeYee #LiveLikeRiv #LoveTheSmiths

Granger and Amber God bless you and your Family.

You helped me get through my day.

God Bless🙏

Thank you for this touching tribute. I lost a 3 year old granddaughter and it brought my husband and I to Jesus. God bless your family...

Loved river ❤️

Deepest condolences and deepest congratulations.

Life can be so difficult but we trust in God to have peace, healing and understanding. God bless the Smiths!!! Yee Yee nation 💪

My best friend and his wife lost their youngest boy just a few months ago in almost an identical way as your son River. I thank both of you for being so honest and open about your own heartbreak and your faith. I do believe your experience is helping them to cope and focus on their faith during such a horrible time. I feel completely lost as to any way I can be of service to them. I’ve lost my fair share, but I’ve never experienced the loss of my child and so it’s an almost impossible task to comprehend and to help in a meaningful way. Thank you again for being the help and guidance they need. Thank you for sharing your story and sharing River with the world. I hope when you think about him you realize that through that loss you have helped countless families who are going through the loss of their child. River is an angel and is doing God’s work still as are both of you. Thank you both and may God bless you and your family.

Thank you Granger and Amber for sharing! We love you!

@Granger and Amber Smith Phew! I'm crying my eyes out in sympathy for the loss and pain you have endured but also with joy that you've found a way forward with courage. Very moving words. May your son Maverick bring you more joy, peace and a love that cannot be put into words. God bless you all. 🙏❤❤

I lost my son at age 4 do to chronic health problems at birth. He was deathly sick the whole time he was on earth. He had a shunt placed in his brain due to hydrocephalus and other health problems. Nothing can compare to loosing a child. GOD is our comfort in our darkest time. I lost my mom a year ago this month she also suffered with chronic health problems. If it wasn’t for GOD in my life through these tragic events I don’t know where I would be right now.

T. G. B. T. G. To God be the glory

Occasionally you'll hear of a pastor or music artist publicly renouncing their Christianity. Underneath the surface is usually sin or suffering. Regardless of which, that person has turned from God rather than toward Him. And that makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing your story.

Granger and Amber, sorry to hear of the loss of your child.❤🙏✝️ Powerful to read scripture. Happy you were able to have another child.😇🍼

I have never heard them talk about it this way, so raw and emotional, my heart has been with them since the day it happened, much love 🎈

My heart aches for the whole family. I don’t have children but I have lost a very important person in my life. My most important person. I can feel your pain and I am so sorry for his loss. I have learned from my loss that my words cannot offer any relief but I do know that time allows you to cope and tolerate every day after that loss. I’m truly am sorry for his loss.