Thinking About River Today

[@WilliamAllen-t9t]

I have been an EMT for 25 years and suffer from ptsd from some of the calls i have been on... I have always dreaded the day that a family member of someone I have losted would see me or try and reach out to me. But now I see how it could help that family. Thank you for this video...

[@Nathan-bo3im]

Same here brother love ya.

[@WilliamAllen-t9t]

@Nathan-bo3im thank you, love ya too.

[@bgrateful453]

❤Thank you for being a first responder, William & Nathan! Granger's story certainly is healing for all parties involved.

[@Jesusdiedforursinslive4HIM]

God bless you sir.

[@hizgrase]

That’s just one more miracle that you were touched by this video.

[@angelpinon1960]

If the rainfall isn’t a sign of River, idk what is RIP little buddy

[@j.r.hutchinson1897]

I'm a retired deputy sheriff who struggles with scenes like this. God brings us through these incidents in order to be a witness to others. I hope those deputy sheriff's will be able to heal because I know they see that scene in their heads on the regular. Blessings to them and their families. Merry Christmas.

[@Homebound123]

Thank you for your service! God puts special people in our life!to help us through,the most tragic times🙏 Sometimes it can be an emotional heavy burden!

[@floridagal150]

It's Christmas Eve while I'm watching your video, clean my house, I am crying tears of joy. The miracles that happen throughout our lives are so abundant if we're close to the Lord. Maverick is an amazing little guy and I truly believe God put ya'll right where you needed to be.

[@jackibrown5215]

God is so good. River is still affecting peoples lives. God bless you all. Merry Christmas! YeeYee. ❤

[@1TsuNami]

I am breathless! You are spot on, no one other than God could have connected all of you like that. In His time. Wow, what a story. Thank you for sharing! Our God is an awesome God!

[@Dee-743]

I am sure it was difficult for him to introduce himself to you. I am related to and friends with many police officers, deputies, firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics. The calls with children are the most difficult they say, but they suffer from PTSD from so much more that they experience. A close relative suffers from PTSD and it is difficult to watch. I always pray that God will take it away. Thank you for sharing. I can believe God had His hand in this. Maybe you can become close and seeing how God works in your lives and how God and your children keep you going will help them too. I hope this meeting makes new friends and brings much goodness to all your lives. River continues to touch hearts and lives from Heaven.

[@mauisheri]

My brother, 24 years firefighter/EMT/Paramedic/ PTSD.

[@jenniferhlinicky7243]

God is good. All the time God is good. ❤

[@elainedeming4716]

Miracle of miracles - to God be the glory!

[@debbief2882]

Hugs to all first responders. Love the daily updates.

[@LifeUnscriptedWithKC-k2u]

New subscriber here - my husband is a paramedic. I'm an RN. We couldn't do what we do without God's grace. Thank you so much for sharing your heart, and I will be catching up on your videos!

[@junelepley502]

That is wonderful that Mavs sweet little soul opened up a whole new relationship with a group of officers that could help you remember n heal some memories of Rivs accident. Mav sure has been a God sent Child..can't wait to hear some more future meetings with the group n hope they keep coming back to church..God put u together at the same place for a reason. GOD BLESS..YEEYEE ❤❤

[@brandongustafson7497]

What a heart warming story. I promise those first responders needed that as much as you did. Amazing what god can do. Hope you and the family had an amazing Christmas!

[@katherinechatham9032]

God bless you. It brings joy to my heart knowing you are preaching. God does gather and I believe He is coming soon to rapture His church. My father who passed 6 years ago was a preacher. He died of Alzheimer’s. Losing a child, losing a husband, or wife, parent is hard. I am uplifted seeing how you have trusted the Lord with this journey of grief. River will be waiting for you when you arrive in heaven. I believe the rapture is soon. I look forward to seeing both of my parents in heaven, but Jesus is the one I want to thank for carrying me through this journey in life. God is so good. Your son is beautiful and your whole family is beautiful! Without the Lord I wouldn’t be sitting here today. I’ve had two heart attacks and have blood clots in my lungs. I thank Jesus daily for being with me and never forsaking me. Rising up in the rapture is going to be the most exciting time. Being home with the Lord is going to be glorious. I’m so thankful Jesus went to heaven and built a place for us, and is caring for all our loved ones who are already there with Him. I’ll see you and your family at the marriage supper of the Lamb. God bless you and keep you safe until He arrives to take us home.

[@UnashamedJesuslover]

This. Is. A. CHRIST-mas. Story! Thank you Father for this testimony ❤✝️

[@daleclark8872]

Beautiful encounter with the first responders! May God richly bless them and you!! 🙏❤️🙏

[@Esmecat283]

Wow it never fails to amaze me how God works. He brings you and this guy together so you can help each other. He brought the rain after you had planted your tree so it would grow. How awesome is that.

[@lindaduncan5541]

God is so good. The link between River and Maverick and these responders is amazing. Only God! Great story….and I’m sure friendships will blossom! Loved planting the tree with you! God bless!💕🙏

[@lorimartin3827]

WOW Grainger, you meeting with up with those First Responders is amazing and so like our God. I had goosebumps listening to your amazing story. God is so good and I am praying that all of you will become Brothers and your familys will become close and you will go to your church. Praise God, Merry Christmas to all of the Smiths. And keep this up Please, I love seeing and hearing from you. Yee-Yee. God bless you! ❤❤❤

[@just-my-two-c3nts]

What an inspiring message. So glad that you were able to reconnect with them.. I wish nothing but healing and a new journey towards our Lord for these men. I can't begin to imagine what first responders deal with mentally on the day to day. God Bless you all!

[@TheSmithsTV]

It’s a tough job for them 🙏

[@lynnhorsman7912]

Thank you Grainger for sharing this story. You are right about this being God’s plan. The saying”God works in strange ways “ comes to mind. This is God’s way of fulfilling something he knows that you needed. May God continue to bless your family. Maverick was given to you by God and he is fulfilling you with peace in losing River. And has changed your lives by turning you to be a voice for him. God Bless

[@triciafriesen3693]

To God be the glory. They serve you and you serve them as you serve Him. Of course He can do that!!!

[@connihudson1578]

Only the Lord ❣️🙏🙏... I love living in this world as His child...the grand adventure of being His. God bless.

[@kimberlyprice4803]

Wow! I love your story! I have been married to a FF/Medic/Cardiac ER RN for 38 years. I met my husband after I started working at his firehouse in the office. I was 19 years old. I have worked with first responders most of my life. My husband has seen way too many children who have drown or died tragicly. He has also delivered a lot of babies who were in a hurry to be born. My husband has struggled throughout his career after not being able to give a person a second chance at life here on earth. When we were dating, he rescued a 3 year old boy who was trapped in a burning car. He told me he felt like he didn't do the boy any favors bc he was burned so much. I told him that his job is to rescue. It is God's choice if he stays on earth or not. He visited the boy in the hospital. Of course, the boy wasn't conscious. Many years later, my husband told me he saw him in a department store and he was walking and talking. I remind my husband that he meets a lot of people on their worst day. All he can do is be kind, reduce their suffering, and pray for them. You are blessed to have met those officers. Maybe God was working through Mav. The officers did their best to save River. I assure you that they struggle with his loss. Maybe together God will help you and the officers heal. Please share more about this experience.

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺Love how God arranges things in our lives and around us.

[@cornbread4uquarles804]

I love the story I’ve been a police officer for 38 years and know what we live with everyday. And just suck it up. God has lead you through his understanding to these police officers

[@melissacowdery4373]

I have been loving the updates, how cool that is was raining buckets while talking about Riv.

[@HAD951]

May God continue to watch over you and your family! Rest in peace River!! I know you’re protecting your family! ❤

[@7duke77]

What a wonderful story! Only Christ could bring such beauty out of tragedy! Praise Him! PS: I'm loving the more frequent updates, keep 'em coming as long as you're able and feeling it too!!

[@foresthiker6707]

Nothing short of outstanding. How great is our Mighty God! He is in the miracle business. Thank you for sharing this amazing story. God bless you and your beautiful family. Live like Riv. ❤

[@SueSeboldt]

What an incredible story!!! Praise the Lord. Yes, only God and brought together through Maverick. Yes, it was supposed to happen. ♥🎄🚔♥

[@nikkinicklus7587]

Luna is the sweetest❤

[@estaisadore6188]

Dear Heavenly Fathrr..Thank you..for all yove done..in soooo many lives ...that connects to Dear sweet River's life. AWWW God bless you ...All.

[@mthrofwntr]

What a mighty God we are privileged to serve. Our obedience can change our life and others' lives.❤ Merry Christmas

[@estaisadore6188]

Oh I agree Amen

[@cindiallain8542]

Hey Granger, the good lord willing I’ll still be watching you in 5 years. I’ve watched you for a very long time. I don’t know when I started. Oh Granger, what a story. Isn’t it just amazing how our God works? I just love that! Thank you for the video. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I love these updates.

[@juliawhite9502]

Wow! Granger this gave me cold chills!! Our God is so big and amazing!! I’m excited to see what he does next with you four guys!! I’m sure he has more healing for them and their families and your family!! ❤❤

[@renah2509]

The loss of a child is the hardest thing a parent can go through...The story about the 1st responders is amazing. God works in mysterious ways. .. . My daughter passed away Aug 2023 and me and her 2 sons were in Walmart yesterday and i saw one of her nurses she had in ICU... I havent seen her since she passed away. Its sad remembering...God bless..

[@paoladupuy6017]

Luv the Daily updates thx luv River 😊👨‍🦰

[@monicamcnally2691]

What an amazing story! God never stops working and I truly believe Rivers life and story will bring many many many people to Jesus! 💙🦋

[@tracksidesolution]

God is good all the time. All the time God is good!

[@cindydowning5600]

First let me say, good job on updating!!!!! Second I am in awe of how God works through people, especially Maverick. I pray that this gathering if you will, is beyond blessed and draws all to the Lord. Love the Smith’s 💜💜💜

[@SandraRodriguez-ff2rz]

God opens doors in the right time. Tears is just pouring out like a river.❤❤❤❤❤

[@rissaedneyburgess7710]

That is such an awesome story! I feel like you and the guys will become great friends. It deffently wa s the lord at work thru Mav that day! God Bless Yall!

[@charmiestarcher9845]

This is pretty awesome! I love how the Lord uses the littlest things to bring people together.❤

[@Thinking4myself-zt9vp]

ONLY the LORD. I think you are on the right path now❤

[@shaunroberts9361]

That's the Heavenly Father for sure.

[@karenseay2225]

God is so amazing. He uses things and ways we'd never dreamed of. Loving the daily updates

[@tackyroo5669]

That's my God! Isn't Jesus wonderful ❤️.

[@robertdurkin7596]

Fantastic story about river and always to remember him and not be forgotten about him. Merry Christmas to all of you and your family! As furry friends too !🎅🎄🐕🎶🎸🇺🇸🤟❤️👋

[@turbierodgers5787]

I love the daily updates ❤ My husband had 25 years of being a Paramedic/Firefighter and 23 years of being a Police Officer…he’s had similar experiences (that we’ve been able to witness as well), reconnecting from an “event”, it’s such a sign from above 😊. I always loved watching when kids would approach him and ask questions or sometimes give hugs, so cool!! That day was a blessing, it’s almost like Maverick was drawn to him for more than one reason ❤

[@rthompson1972523]

Wow I'm glad you guys got to meet the first responders and chat....

[@elizabethkoobs1060]

Our God is an awesome God!!❤

[@mamabrew25]

Wow, Amen!! God works in such incredible ways and River's legacy continues to impact lives for His glory...to God be the glory! Merry Christmas Smith family! Y'all are a blessing to so many. Thank you for continuing to share your lives and hearts with us. We love y'all! ❤

[@SantaMiranda-h4s]

IS 2: in the morning and I'm watching this video and I'm crying just to think how Awesome GOD IS❤❤❤

[@ForTheGreaterGood9]

Thank you for sharing and I love this...Mavy has away of reaching people and bringing people together, just as River has...Merry CHRISTmas and congrats on 4 days of sharing...Love Hugs Happiness and Prayers...💗😇🙏🏻

[@GlendaFoxhlove-n9f]

I love daily updates I lost my child and this gives me hope also. I know God does great things and you are touching lives

[@amygoudreau3809]

I love this so much. I love how God works. I love how brave mav is. I love that the same officer was prob sitting there wanting to reach out to you so badly and the courage mav had opened the whole scenario. God is working through all of you so perfectly. 🙏 thank you thank you thank you for sharing these very special life moments.

[@susanhillard6190]

This has been one of my favorite videos. Thanks for including us in your day to day.

[@texasdeb23]

Amazing! That’s who our God is!❤

[@pamelaholman7179]

As soon as you mentioned Maverick walked over there and you said the officer was there. Total God thing. It's amazing hearing how God works in people's lives. I love the update videos thank you.

[@lindahammett4087]

Yes, How Great Is Our God! It makes me want to shout Hallelujah! God bless you and your precious family as you walk this road on this side of heaven!!!! ❤

[@mhelen7360]

I love hanging out on the farm with you, or you and Maverick. Doesn't matter what you're doing. It's just peaceful and interesting, and reminds me of visiting my uncle's dairy farm when I was a child. What a heartwarming story at the end! God used something bad for good in a way you would have never envisioned several years ago. Praying for all those men and their relationship with you, your church, and God. Now I want to look up your sermon :-)

[@bgrateful453]

Please look up his sermon by googling Emmaus Church in Georgetown, TX sermons and you can listen to it. It is so wonderful.

[@purpletbear85]

Our God is such and amazing God. He put you all together in his time and to glorify him. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family!

[@goldietomlinson9126]

What Amazing Story to hear and it all had to do with Maverick walking up to a table asked him if he had a police car God puts people in our lives for a reason and we just have to be patient and wait to find out what that reason is Merry Christmas to the Smith family God bless you and have a very happy blessed New Year

[@crownofsplendor2023]

This Psalm, tonight is just what I needed. Thank You God.

[@peggyaldridge102]

I do agree only through God he has made this possible for you to meet these courageous men and I am thankful and believe you needed this meeting .. I’m very proud and thankful for your continued blogging as well and look forward to a update in five years on how much the trees have grown it’s beautiful River is missed always I could not even imagine how much you all miss him hope your family has a very very and blessed Christmas

[@joannpeppers8257]

What a amazing story ! God is so good ! Praise his holy name 🙏 🙌

[@TheSmithsTV]

🙏🙏

[@AZJH8374]

I'm so happy you are doing videos again! You walk with Christ and that brings me joy. God bless you all and many prayers 📿 😇 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister ❤❤

[@Davethewelder]

Awesome brother we missed you !! God bless you and your family !!

[@helenkelley8788]

Granger your absolutely right..meeting those three men and their wives..all because Maverick asked about the police car...it's just ment to be ..❤❤❤...Merry Christmas to all the Smith family...

[@karamarler7756]

I have goosebumps. Keep shinin’ Smith fam! Yee Yee.

[@ChrisTabke]

That little Maverick as little he is started something new! God uses everyone from a young person to an older one. Who knows where this story is going to end. I know God will continue to bless you in this story! Love your little Maverick! He is working for our Heavenly Father even if he doesn’t know it! This is such a sweet story! Love you guys so much! God bless you! ❤️🥰❤️

[@nikkinicklus7587]

Maverick IS River!! I see him 100% in Mavs❤

[@jennyarduser3096]

I am loving these updates! Thank you! So great you were able to connect!!

[@ellenwelch8267]

God is so good ❤ I am a 30+ year ICU nurse that has had this similar experience with meet families of those I e cared for in their last days and He has used it for His glory, He always amazes me ♥️

[@Karalatham]

I had goosebumps the whole time

[@louannpatton8754]

God just has a special way of talking to us! What an awesome story! Merry Christmas to the entire Smith family! God Bless!

[@rickdavisdavis9190]

thanks granger for sharing that story. I guarantee those officers have carried around the events of 6-4-19 that you experienced, and getting to meet/speak with you and hear you preach Im sure touched their hearts, and most importantly provided a measure of healing that they needed.

[@user-iz1hi8kz8o]

Thanks for your inspiring words and daily updates. Pretty amazing story at the end. Cops go through a lot and for you to host them at church and have open discussions about shared traumatic experiences is probably very healing.

[@margiebrown7436]

Absolutely amazing! We serve an awesome God! ♥️🙏🏼♥️

[@nhobbs99]

Amazing. Only by the Grace of God!

[@littlewillowhomestead113]

Good stuff! I wish I could meet the men that did cpr on my son for an hour when he passed ❤ they fought so hard to try to bring him back

[@Set-Apart-By-Grace]

I'm happy you are now connecting with us, (people) in a more personal way. As a whole, 'we' often become, 'they', when 'we' are merely 'you and me' as we listen and connect with individual minds, hearts, and souls. Jesus connects.

[@ruthlillvik3812]

That's awesome Praise God for Maverick and him asking about a police car. Praying that you get to be close with them and open up things they never knew about River. God Be with you...

[@tammystempky5709]

This is so cool bringing tears to me how neat to meet the men who came to your sons aid that day oh how the lord works thru your son mavie

[@sugartreedesignsbyteresa]

I also have been MIA for months....I am so so thankful that you are back, that I happened upon this post today, and that our Father is so so Good to us. God bless you Granger and I am looking forward to your vlogs!!!

[@judylee6869]

Loved this update and hearing how God continues to work in all lives. Love you and your family.❤

[@karenferrell8992]

That was wonderful and from God! Wonderful Almighty God! God's will at work restoring, redeeming and renewing for you all. Thank you for sharing and good job with daily update. Have a blessed Merry Christmas 🎄 Glad to hear preaching Psalms 130 was a Joy a great time to share Joy for Christmas.

[@torrestreeter2563]

I was just gifted 'Like a River' for Christmas!!❤ I have followed your families journey & am blessed to see you & Amber Glory God in your walk with Christ.

[@tammyweaver7198]

This is one of my favorite videos you've done. Great story & you are so right. Only God could make this happen at that time/place with those people. Maverick & River have a special bond. Merry Christmas to all of you. Hope Amber's eye is better.

[@dagunnaswife]

I love seeing more of you. What a blessing that God has given you with finding these men from "that" day. Powerful. I pray the relationships grow and blossom.

[@ScottMichaelCarlton]

The Lord's plan is awesome! Praise the Lord! Praying for them and for y'all 🙏! That would be great for them to come to know the Lord!

[@nancymarie1963]

I’m so glad you found those 1st responders. I would imagine you all need God and great friends. Merry Christmas.

[@leethompson7290]

Praise God! Yes. That's so awesome about those sheriffs. Congratulations to you, on doing your blog 3 days in a row.

[@hannahyoder3114]

What an inspiring God story!

[@catH727]

Suffer the little children , to come unto me! Mav telling Rivers story without even knowing.

[@kerry17]

To God Be The Glory. Thanks ❤🙏🫠

[@darlagibson7962]

This is so awesome God is an almighty God

[@kimp7118]

Beautiful Jesus story 🙏🙏🙏

[@beckiepatrick6900]

Wow! What a great story. Thank you for sharing it with us. Gave me chill bumps. Definitely something bigger at work there. Only our God could pull that together. In his perfect timing too. Big 🤗 hugs to you and Amber. I’m sure it was bittersweet. I also wanted to tell you that I love these daily vlogs! Keep the updates coming!! It’s fun to get to check in with the Smith’s more often!! I hope y’all have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 🙏