SUZANNE

Suzanne and I met in college, fell in love and have never stopped loving each other since. She holds nothing back--she’s given me all the best she has--her whole heart. She makes me feel like I can do anything. She is my rock, my anchor, and my life. She believes in me and anything I set my mind to. And there is nobody on this earth who can make me feel more ashamed for acting like an idiot.
There is this quote that pretty much sums up what I was feeling on this hunting trip: "It's funny how one life-changing event could make you forget what happiness felt like." -- Christie Cote, Rain
The thing is, I’ve always felt strong, like I can handle loss. Life has no guarantees--and that’s not what it’s about. So I was surprised by some of my own private break-downs that I didn’t see coming… that I thought I wouldn’t have. But here's our story... the raw truth of it. There are two paths we can walk in this life: faith or fear. I choose faith.
~ Brian Call

[@tellhanes1095]

Beautiful Brother!!! Beautiful!!!

[@c.a.m.matherly9958]

thank you...

[@matthewnance7264]

Wow super powerful stuff! Thanks for reminding us to always choose faith over fear.

[@christopherbenfield7848]

Thank you Brian, That was brave and amazing.

[@ryang1856]

Thanks for sharing Brian and Suzanne!

[@chadcobb8713]

Amazing work Brian. Thank you for sharing this.

[@SMsPRTyCRw07]

Thank You Mr Brian Call!!!

[@jlwell023]

Brian puts everything in perspective great work Thanks

[@chrisparadiso6587]

A truly courageous and beautiful video!! Thank you to you and your family for sharing

[@enscribe]

Beautiful!

[@chernobyl79]

One of the most real, down to earth and loving videos I've seen in a long time. No shortage of tears and smiles. Massive throat punch to my feel goods and then a healthy dose of cpr to bring me back. Wowzers. Thanks for the shar Brian. May you all have what you need and find everything that you want!

[@garylabro]

Brain - Thanks for sharing! Praying for total recovery! Stay strong!

[@burrchin]

Wonderful video Brian! Prayers to your family! Stay Gritty Strong!

[@markemert6902]

God Bless and thank you and Suzanne for sharing. So powerful!

[@mikearmstrong4015]

Very powerful! Keep inspiring others.

[@mariapeterson8137]

God Bless you and your family!

[@brandenmccoy3879]

OUTSTANDING I've been a fan of gritty bowmen for a while this video is amazing takes it to another level thank you for putting yourself out there like that God bless you guys

[@jasonrenn7653]

Well said

[@tylerorth2870]

Thanks for Sharing this Brian. Your love for your family is beautiful!

[@neilking2754]

I have truly enjoyed all of your videos. This is the only one that brought tears. Your open honest and straightforward style is inspirational. Having spent a lifetime hunting/fishing, your connection and relationship with the wild places resonates with me - you get it and present it so well. Your family is lovely! Keep at it!

[@reeldealfly7987]

Thank you for sharing this. It brought me to tears. Praying for your family. 🙏

[@damainzeinert2505]

Thanks.. Thank you for sharing Brian and Suzanne. God bless you and your family. Long and happy life.

[@mitchellgiles1143]

Very touching and inspiring!

[@OpIndependence]

Very powerful film...makes my problems seem extremely trivial. I recognize the courage it takes to put something this personal out there for everyone to see. It really underpins your commitment to Griity Bowman's "realness" and your respect to your listeners to know that we are here to support one another and that we all have hurdles to overcome. Well done Brian!

[@adriantorrres6759]

This was amazing! May god bless you and your family!

[@ivideowildlifeTV]

Very powerful film!! Beautiful family Brian

[@MrWetrek]

Great video, very raw and real.

[@scopebite3081]

Can't finish this at work...too powerful!

[@64jumpers3]

Watching this brought back all the raw emotions for me as well (my wife). Thank You for sharing.

[@Duramileage]

Thank you for sharing Brian and Suzanne.

[@thunderingbear777]

best video I've seen in ages. Prayers for all of you

[@controversialhunter8032]

Wow, this Video, really touched me. Brian you are a strong man thanks for sharing. and great shots of my old stomping grounds Cannon Beach , and Gearheart and Warrenton, You have an amazing looking Family. congratulations on that I shall add you in my prayers tonight as you have touched me deeply in this video thank you. God bless you and your Family!

[@alanlusher1112]

Brian, thank you for sharing your very touching story , God bless

[@Cuz411]

Wow, thank you for sharing, My beautiful wife of 43 years has had cancer twice, she is still here helping spoil our grandkids. Faith was the right path. God bless your wife and your family.....

[@ConcreteCaptain]

God bless guys.

[@bearhause3939]

That is an incredible view into your life. Thank you for sharing this. Go Suzanne!!!!

[@msrhoades1]

Thank for sharing this very touching story! It makes my struggles seem so small and insignificant!

[@addictivearchery1123]

Powerful! Well done. You have a beautiful family and I wish you all the best. F- Cancer!!! 👊

[@ngrogan]

Your transparency is what draws. Amazing work man :)

[@Jaymzth007]

Man, love all of your work. Out of all of the GB videos i have watched, I think you hit it out of the park with this one. You are very talented and very blessed to have such a beautiful family. Keep up the good work Brian!

[@craigfuqua4519]

I'm deeply touched by your story Brian. Thanks for sharing. I'm praying for God's love, peace, healing and strength for you and Suzanne.

[@TheLifeOutdoorz]

Thank you for sharing!

[@denhamfamilyadventures4150]

Thanks for sharing such a special part of you life! You have a beautiful family!

[@jlazzizel]

glad the family is OK keep up the good work

[@dannymoses6043]

Thanks for sharing this it is a reminder of what is really important.

[@DallasRSnider]

Thank you so much for showing that to us. Thank you very much. Love your content, and this tops

[@wk3561]

Damn Brian! I'm breaking out in tears at work. I've known too many friends and family that have lost that fight. I'm happy for you and your wife. Stay strong and love strong. One of your best films yet.

[@prusta81]

Wow man much love and respect - really puts things into perspective!

[@curtishulet7661]

Thank you Brian for sharing. My family has lost to many members to cancer and it helps to see that you (we) are not alone in the fight. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@AlexKurashev]

It's not intelligence that makes us human. It's compassion. You are so right about it, Brian! I'm not gonna lie, this film made a tear appear in the corner of my eye. A very touching story and so well told! Thank you for everything you and Aron do to educate and motivate us! P.S. I finally remembered to order one of your "When there's carbon in the air..." t-shirts! Rocking it wherever I go!! :)

[@gatorman5011]

You cannot imagine how showing something so private and painful, but beautiful at the same time through reflection of your love for your wife, is a testament to you, your wife, family, and the love of God. Walk in the light and he will not give you a cross you cannot carry. God Bless you and your beautiful wife and family Brother. Truly special.

[@roguewildproductions595]

Awesome video Brian. I will keep your family and wife in my prayers. Thanks for sharing such a difficult close message with us :)

[@derrickgarcia33rc]

VERY DEEP LOVED IT HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HOPE THE BEST FOR YOU GUYS IN THE FUTURE

[@mattferguson1696]

Very powerful video Brian. Really puts things into perspective. Glad to hear she is doing better. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

[@SargentEdgedTools]

Brian, you are a good dude and your work is inspiring. Wish you and your family the best.

[@joeschreibeis1042]

Thank you for your transparency and honesty. I lost my wife 8 years ago to cancer after a 6 year battle. Cherish every moment you have together & live like tomorrow may not come! Be intentional on loving and caring for one another!

[@nathanielbetteridge4978]

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing a little of the difficulties your family experiences and how it affects your outdoorsmanship. I lost my mother to cancer when I was 11...nature was my sanctuary.

[@rtarrant1]

Brian. Going thru the back catalog…. and I find this….. my wife and I have gone through this, and your words struck a chord. I’m an Australian and love the work you do. Thanks for sharing mate. God bless.

[@bowfreak9176]

You are a good man Brian. God Bless you and your family and may you have many years of health and peace together.

[@ruskin06]

Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately it's too close to a situation for family close to me. God bless to yours and I pray for those close to me.

[@mossyhornhunter7022]

Best video yet, bless you and Suzanne .

[@timgreer8926]

Brian, thank you. I've learned that the grieving process is really recognizing that loss (in whatever form) changes who we are. The challenge is learning to live with who we've become. You seem to have grasped that. God bless.

[@aspenarbo]

Thank you for sharing, Brian. I'm a firm believer in that 'How you do anything is how you do everything.' It's evident that your faith and success comes from your core values. And that you do everything with kindness and purpose.

[@graceharris215]

Wow, that was so powerful and raw. My wife is also my best friend and the thought of her having cancer....tough.

[@TheTroutchaser]

Brian, that was beautiful. I teared up when you shared your anger as that was the biggest emotion I felt when my wife went through her 2 bouts with C. All the best to the Gritty family!

[@darrind8697]

Truly Gritty . Awesome family and awesome perspective . I wish you and your's all the best ! cheers

[@tommybarrios3307]

Amazing, wishing you and your family the best. In our thoughts and prayers.

[@ukgunworks]

Brian, i am lost for words! Enjoy every minute with your wife and kids. When we lost our son 7 years ago many people struggled to put into words what they wanted to say, a sentence i do remember from back then was "God tests the strongest people" i am not a religious man but those few words are so so true.

[@tjmperez]

Touching video man... I bet it was hard sharing that but I think I can speak for everyone on how touched I was watching and how it brought me closer to your family without even meeting you or them! Stay Gritty my friend!

[@kevinbuchanan5501]

Hey there brother Brian, Well, I was searching for another bag dump,but for your rifle and found this one about your wife Suzanne. Such an Inspirational story about your wife, cancer and your family. And that often you felt anger and somewhat guilty while you were hunting. Knowing your wife was back home going through treatments to make her better. The Lord works in so many ways that sometimes we don't see them right away but see them after they happen. Like you mentioned that we have to have "Faith " that it will work out in the end. We are so blessed to have such amazing wives who support us when we are away from home. Something I do everyday with my wife when I am out of town working or in the field hunting ( if signal permits it) have our family prayer and that I Love her. Keep the Faith...

[@callsign_chaos5468]

All I can say is WOW. Good stuff Brian. Thank you for sharing this personal experience. I love you videos and everything you guys do, its real and it always gets me thinking, its like you have a different perspective on life. You are wise man, with a beautiful family. Suzanne is a strong woman, God bless you and your beautiful family

[@redwolfwoodsman726]

Well done my friend. I had to run to the woods to mask my pain of the lose of my son. I had to hide it from society. Your courage and inner Faith in Mankind showed me a new way. Thank you for your honesty and courage. To see another in tears tell me mine are OK. Thank You.

[@chadfrank5972]

Thank you so much for sharing this Brian, I know it's something that you have been talking about for awhile now. God bless you and you're family! You are a good man....

[@martinkitchen7880]

Wow that was a powerful had me in bits. Clearly shows the love you have for Suzanne. Keep the faith and stay gritty

[@ibex2380]

Well said Brian, truly brings to light what in life is important. God Bless!

[@garysisleyjr6177]

TRUE GRITTY nothing like love and how u stood beside your wife through her ordeal. Best wishes to u and your family. SPEECHLESS

[@colbyskinner560]

I understand that it was probably tough for you to post such a personal video, but thank you for doing it. So touching and so real. Thanks for all you guys do! PS - I started reading Mere Christianity thanks to you. Love it so far

[@errolzamora1649]

Wow, this is some real #GRITTY stuff Brian! This video hit me hard and had me thinking how I could spend more time with my wife and appreciate every moment we have together. We both shoot bows and train dogs for Search and Rescue, I don't know what I would do without my life partner. Being away from her during deployments was hard, even harder when we had children. Being a veteran we are taught to be tough and to not show any feelings, but I must tell you this piece of your private life that you decided share with the #GRITTY community had me going through so many emotions. I was sad, angry, and happy along with you brother. I'm happy that she is still with us because it has made you and your #GRITTY family who you are today. This was a great video Brian and thank you sharing, it has put things into a better perspective and to appreciate who I have around me even more.

[@bobrobertson3299]

Wow does get any more real than that! I have a loving wife and 3 beautiful daughter's and I can't imagine going thru what you have gone thru. Thanks for sharing you very real story and God bless you and your beautiful family. it doesn't get any more Gritty than this.

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

I just subbed up to your channel. This is the first video I watched. I had a tears streaming down both eyes at the 9 minute mark. I hope the best for you and your family. You are very lucky to have a wife family like that and you know it. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. I will check out your other videos in the future.

[@ronkeeling4069]

God bless your wife and family.I pray for total healing of Suzanne's body.I pray for you and the Gritty Bowman.Thank you for sharing your story and through Jesus!!! All things are possible .God Bless you all.Ron.

[@rbljackson]

great video Brian! Its definitely GRITTY, and thank you AND Suzanne for sharing that with us. Love the podcasts and the community that has developed from all of this. Although we have never met, hope to someday, and maybe even share an evening campfire as well. whether that be at 10kfeet chasing elk, or sitting around the fire with you and your family. Thumbs up for another gritty episode.

[@pope1856]

My three year old son is recovering from cancer. I have done a lot of reflecting while sitting on the side of a mountain looking through a spotting scope. You video was very nice. Stay strong my friend.

[@brandonborrie687]

very emotional vid brian.. prayers for your wife and yourself that y'all get thru this.. crazy vid buddy!!!

[@matthynds1760]

That was truly a touching video Brian. It showed a side of you that many would not be aware of. It really drives home the truth that everybody has dramas and problems in their own life, even tho they may seem to smile and laugh constantly... really makes you stop and think. This video touched me and for that I thank you.

[@scottboger7327]

I've been watching alot of your videos lately. This is the first I've heard of your family. I hope this message finds you and your family doing well. Keep the videos coming and thanks for sharing.

[@clbrewdad]

Beautiful video brother. Way to take lemons and make lemonade. God's blessings are real!

[@timberg7377]

As someone that is beating Cancer, this was hard to watch, but i'm so proud of her for being a true warrior and Brian thanks for sharing your love for her. This has truly moved me to tears; God bless you and yours, always in my prayers.

[@elbertwalden3090]

I'm a 51yr old MAN who thinks he is pretty strong minded, mentally tough and gritty. A man who doesn't cry or shed a tear . I try to be a rock for others in bad situations. I found myself tearing up, jaw shaking. that was powerfull. That was by far your best video to date

[@adamwarweg6298]

Beautiful Family bud, touching story glade you kicked cancers butt. Awesome to hear how people rally around other people in times of need. That's what we are suppose to do for each other. It takes a village to get through life sometimes especially when your down and out. God uses people around us in amazing ways. For all those that have lost to cancer, that sucks, but hopefully God willing we will see you in a better place.

[@NEFARIOUS_B.I.G.]

❤❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍

[@brentdoutre4645]

Brian, it is hard to believe it has been 20 plus years since I lost my mother and youngest brother to cancer. Thank you for reminding me of the wonderful people that helped me and my family through our dark time. I had not thought of those people in quite awhile. I wish you and your family all the best.

[@peterhansen2781]

Got awfully dusty in this room all of sudden. Thank you for sharing and turning something so painful into a reminder to enjoy your most important relationship.

[@ryanellis3788]

That was a tough one to watch I have a buddy with stage 4 cancer and I dread the day I have answer that phone call. But in the mean time he and I will hunt until he cant hunt anymore. I hope your wife stays cancer free huge congrats to her on never giving up the fight. Great film!

[@RichJohn1]

Man. Awesome film Brian. Tear jerker. A welcome reminder to be grateful for every second we are given with our loved ones.

[@wojo1034]

Brian, I have been watching your hunt videos and listening to your podcast for a long time. I don’t know how I stumbled onto this video but I’m glad I did. What a great tribute to your wife and what you went through. God bless and thank you for sharing!

[@colinbailey6883]

Beautiful, well done video. Good for you for sharing, and your loving wife for allowing you to. It's important for people to see and understand.

[@TheMarclan]

I listen to your podcasts pretty regularly. This is the first I've heard of your wife having cancer. I gain so much from your knowledge and general information. How can I help you? How can I give back? You have a beautiful family and I wish you all peace and comfort.

[@outdoorsmustbe]

prayers for you all! stay strong.

[@mikepeters2756]

Great video Brian, God bless you and your family!