Finding Light In Our Darkest Time

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We’ve been on quite the journey these past few weeks. I’ve been dark on social media, but I still have a full understanding of the responsibility placed upon me as a public figure. I can choose to snuff that influence, or instead use my platform (in relevancy big or small) towards what I believe is right. I believe I’m obligated on certain levels to include you guys in my current journey, as I’ve been involved either personally or musically in yours.
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The finality and mortality brought on by death makes life feel fragile. It can weaken, terrify and separate those close to it. But it can also awaken us. It can remind us never to take a moment with those we love for granted. In my house, we have united stronger and closer than we’ve ever been. We’ve cried. We’ve smiled. I’ve held my family tight. I’ve found strength from God and used that in the face of adversity so that my wife and children can rely on me. I’ve guarded my heart and my mind during weak moments and graciously accepted all of the encouragement and empathy from so many. I have realized that I will not slave over a search for answers, but instead for meaning. I will focus and then cultivate the light from a dark place, the good from the bad, God’s will from my own plans. I can rest assured knowing that River’s assignment on earth was always intended for 1116 days and not only did he live it to the fullest, but he lived it loved by so many, including a mother, father, sister and brother who held nothing back and have no regrets on how much he felt that love. We should all be so blessed to be able to live like Riv.

-Granger

P.S.-Thank you for all the love, prayers and support. We feel it!

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Granger and amber, my name is Adam and I know amber is friends with hazel G
And I work at a local welding shop right by yalls home, and would love to make y’all a 100% custom made cross for riv and your family. Please if y’all can get in touch with me so we can talk about what it looks like. #riverwillliveon

docrthe
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I could never image losing my daughter. I normally don't get emotional about celebrities and their families, but this Marine cried with you. Your strength is a witness to your faith in God.
I'm sure I speak for 99.9% of your subs....do what you need to do. We'll be here waiting for you. God bless you and your family.

Duane_A
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River lived on this earth for 1116 days. Psalms is always my go to when I am down. Psalms 11:16. “In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?”

trish
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I’m sure this little angel meant something different when he said he wanted to grow up to reach the light in their house but what a sweet innocent thing to say because now everyday they all see him in the light in their house. He is the light that they carry around with them. My heart breaks for you but we serve a caring and loving God. He has a plan. And he loves you as much as we love our children.

dnpressley
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When he was standing at the door waiting for “Daddy” I broke, my sons wait for me to get home from work everyday just like that and it really hit home. I pray for you guys and your family.

Ericvelezruiz
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“What would you do if you had a 1000 days?” What an amazing way to view this tragedy. Best wishes to your family.

sewingbytheseaside
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I may have only, been three years old,
But now I walk on the streets of gold.
And when I look down I can see,
My sweet family staring back at me.
Now when you see tractors, you will always think of me,
For I'm riding mine along the golden streets.
And I now understand how the sun turns off, And why the clouds are so beautiful and soft.
I can't believe I live in Heaven, such a beautiful place.
I get to see miracles, love and grace.
So mommy and daddy, "please don't be sad."
You were the best parents I could ever have.
But God showed me that my life on earth was done.
He needed me in heaven, just like he needed His own son.
So please know that I am happy, and everything will be okay.
And when we meet again it will be a glorious day!
Now it's time for me go and bring this letter to an end.
And I will hold you in my heart..until we meet again!!!!

TammyKitti
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He is up there playing with God and driving a tractor. YEE YEE

gabassintv
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Man it hit me hard when River said “I’m gonna see dinosaurs in heaven”😢and I bet he’s riding a T-Rex 🦖 yelling YEE-YEE rn having the time of his life up there.

castingfreak
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For River:
Eveywhere the river flows there's healing. Everywhere the river flows there's life.
Dry and thirsty lands are refreshed by its water.
For everywhere the river flows there's life!
May God bless your family and hold you in the palm of His Hands until you meet again.

TammyKitti
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He laughs, walks, and plays with Jesus now

coystormo
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man that hit my heart when he said "that's heaven" God is real your little boy is in amazing hands. God bless..

elkaholic
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I swear I was so devastated when I saw the news. This was the only time I cried for someone I didn't know personally. Love you guys stay strong

alexwithanova
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I was given 134 days with my son. 4 months and 3 days.
12/27/18-4/30/19
He was a warrior. He rocked an extra chromosome and a heart warrior. I truly believe he was sent to me to show me how to be strong. I wish I would have had him longer. I am sorry you have to walk this journey. I continue to pray for your family. May our babies fly high together

michelleosorio
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I cried - I laughed and I laughed until I cried. God Bless the Smith Family.

BenNstyle
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I’ve been a first responder for most of my adult life. I’ve dealt with this on our end too many times. I find comfort as a dad and as someone who tries to be used by Jesus when the time comes, that your little man no longer will fill any type of pain. That when Jesus held his arms open for him, the joy your little man feels every second of everyday cannot be compared to any joy here on earth. He stepped out of the constraints of time. To him in heaven the very next second, he gets to spend eternity with you and all his family. He won’t know it’s been however many years from that day to the year y’all are old and go to be with our savior. We are the ones still bound by time and waiting for our eternal time with Jesus and with those we love.

gt
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The amount of days that we spend separated from our deceased loved ones is infinitely less than the eternity we'll spend together with them in Heaven. Prayers for your family.

jdmusic
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I clicked off this video to tell my wife and kids I love them... just thank you. I pray you find the good...

texasriggedryan
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God Bless You Granger and Your Family.

johnmarston
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It’s 2023 I came across this video again, it still makes me cry. I love the videos of River. He was so cute and sweet.

sandyhayre