I Couldn't Stop Crying... The Most Emotional Interview I've Ever Done with GRANGER SMITH
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- “I LOOKED OVER MY SHOULDER, AND THERE HE WAS, FACE DOWN, INSIDE OUR GATED LOCKED POOL……HE WAS LIFELESS, HIS FACE WAS BLUE……”
“THE DOCTOR CAME IN AND TOLD US THERE WAS ZERO PERCENT CHANCE OF HIS BRAIN EVER FUNCTIONING RIGHT AGAIN……”
I warn you, this is not an easy episode to listen to, and you will cry just like I did.
This week you’re going to hear the emotional and tragic story of country music superstar GRANGER SMITH.
Every parent’s worst nightmare came true for Granger and his wife, Amber, in 2019 when their son, River, drowned in a pool accident, plunging Granger and his family into a world of deep despair.
But his story is also about a man finding a path of REDEMPTION AND PURPOSE after a spiritual encounter, leaving the music business behind to pursue a future in ministry, which Granger details in his recently released book, Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache.
Although losing his child is a difficult story to hear, Granger’s story is also about FAITH, HOPE, and finding PEACE after your world has been turned upside down.
Since that moment, he has sought ANSWERS to the most profound questions in life, taking him in new directions he never could have imagined.
Above all else, our hour spent together is a deep discussion of how GOD impacts our lives in ways we can’t begin to understand until we’re going through challenging times.
From these times, one of the great LESSONS OF LIFE is that when rising from the worst of all imaginable tragedies, we are often reborn…
And just like Granger Smith, we find our TRUE LIFE’S PURPOSE as part of our healing process.
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00:00 Intro
05:17 The Day Granger Smith Lost His Son
12:51 Donating River's Organs
17:30 One Last Ride With River
20:55 Surrender is the Answer
24:23 How Jesus Opened Up a New Mission
34:16 Profoundly Conditional Love
39:38 Knowing God Through the Bible
43:47 Finding the True Treasure
46:42 The Tree of the Family
51:40 God's Purpose is Different For All
57:36 How to Get Closer to God
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As I sit here with tears rolling. I know that this probably won’t be read but that’s ok. My son, my baby took his life by suicide at the age of 40. November 03 , eleven years ago There is hardly a day or night that goes by that I don’t have suicidal thoughts. The only thing that stops me is knowing that I would disappoint God. To a parent there is no deeper hurt than to lose a child. Thank you for this testimony. God bless 🌹
You are heard, you are loved and prayers of comfort to you.
I read this and can relate so well. I am so sorry, I know this feeling all too well well pauladowns3335
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending you love and prayers of comfort and peace. ❤
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you ❤
you are not alone
I’m a living, breathing, talking example of a life saved by Granger and Amber Smith. Because of them and their example I bought my first Bible and have now read it cover to cover. Just started again and I’m in 1st Kings. They have changed the trajectory of my life. I love Granger and Amber, couldn’t thank them enough for all of their unknowing support. Through his book, podcasts, CZcams channels, sermons, I watch them all!! He’s the real deal, can’t help but be inspired. ❤😊
Thank you so much for having me brother!
Ed loves you
i’m honored brother . Love you and proud of you
Thank you for this interview. I was a dog tag Christian and through trauma found the real Jesus. I’ve been struggling with sharing with others and this conversation really helped me.
Funny enough, I am that person on the treadmill this morning. Of all the amazing impactful shows of yours I’ve watched, Ed, this one touched me most. I did not know Granger before today, but what he so beautifully shared not only moved me emotionally, it is moving me to action. I recently lost my brother to cancer and have found solace in my faith, but it isn’t deep enough. I realize that to have that deep emotional connection with God, we must seek him all the time. I am going to spend more time reading the Bible and listening to what God has for me instead of me trying to steer the ship. Thank you, Granger and Ed. Granger, I look forward to following you. You ‘re not finished playing, it’s just that your instrument is different now.
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I never EVER comment on anything….but this was amazing in so many levels. Thank you to Granger AND Ed! Lives will be changed and saved through Granger!!!!
absolutely amazing!!
Thank you for the massive love and support!🙏🏽
I have not been through what you have but talking to people who lost children or dear ones, it is very common to feel that you do not want to live or want to end your life. May the Lord not answer your questions but touch your live and give you meaning and something to live for again. May God comfort you and help you to comfort other people. There is a lot of trauma and hurt in this world. It cost God His Son to reconcile us to Himself. Who else can understand or pain or pull us from that pit and place us the rock and help us to fix our eyes on Jesus the the Author and Finisher of our faith.
@@marinagerber5294Amen🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️🛐❤️
"FASTER! FASTER!" You had me, right there. All I could think of was a little angel wearing a great big smile.
I cannot imagine the strength it took for everyone in that hallway to create that 'moment'.
Such an AMAZING conversation. Was listening during my workout this morning, and beyond. Couldn't turn this one off.
Thanks for watching!🙏🏽
Wow!!!! Thank you both!!!! I lost my 25 yr old son 2 years ago to fentanyl poisoning. I was the one who found him. That slide show has haunted my every minute. I went on a quest of every self help, spiritual anything I could find to help me through my days. It felt as if I wore boots of concrete and had the heaviest, darkest cape covering my whole body. I finally realized the spiritual warfare I was in and began so diligently to try and fight. I was, and still am on a journey to “find the beauty in grieving”. I am proud to say that I am winning…Thank you both for talking so openly about your faith and God. This was wonderful to listen to!
I'm so sorry you lost your son, my 29 year old son has struggled with many issues and it's tough.
The spiritual battle is real.
God bless you💔
I'm not a father and wow...TEARS ROLLING DOWN😢....SO MUCH RESPECT FOR THIS GENTLEMAN....THE MOST IMPACTFUL EPISODE ....BY FAR ❤ !!!!!
I have to confess I'm one of those people under a rock. I have listened to many of your shows but this one has been the most moving. Thank you for having God's Man on to share a both heart wrenching and powerful message. God Bless You
❤❤thanks everyone for your words of love and encouragement. I’ve been in this valley so long without feeling needed. You have helped me when no one else seem to. Hopefully I’ll be on the mountain again. And again thank you it’s not about me. We all need to feel love and needed ❤❤blessings
My dad passed away 6 months ago and I'm not going to lie, it's been very hard and I can't seem to move past the overwhelming sadness. This video really spoke to me. Thank you for sharing your journey and being such an inspiration.
Your right Ed ! There is no other loss like the death of our children. My child died a horrific death. We donated her organs and her message of sexualized viloence, cyber abuse and mental health rippled qcross the world and i am grateful i was her Mom .
So very sorry for all your family has been through! ❤️
@@MrsRebekah45 thank ypu!
My heart and prayers goes out to you. I’m so so sorry. 😭
When you're crying in the intro before you get into the actual show... 😭😭😭😭 Thank you Ed. Thank you @edmylett for all you do and for this show today. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
yes !!!!
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My husband died 4 months ago. Granger describes the ptsd perfectly. Everyday I’ve thought about going to join my husband because the pain is indescribable. This episode is amazing and gave me a new outlook on grief and how to shine light on the darkness. Thank you Ed and Granger for an amazing message!!! ✝️🙏🏻
I’m so sorry for your loss! You are needed here on this earth. You may not see it in the mist of your pain but one day the sun will rise and the clouds will fade away. My prayers are with you.
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The most important thing is the soul never dies because God create us Eternal He put eternity in our hearts so you have to make sure that your husband is in a better place with God and if you are faithful to God and perseverance until the last day of your life, you will see your husband again in heaven. Hugs from Venezuela and keep it up blessings ❤❤❤
As a fan of Granger Smith before this interview. This is one of the interviews that I have been waiting to listen to. When he starts talking about asking the nurse to push River faster as he was getting ready to take his last little breaths on the earth, i could not hold the tears back as he was talking about that. Then listening to him talking about almost taking his life I started to cry once again. I am so glad that he found God so that he did not pull the trigger that night. Ed thanks for having Granger on your amazing show. #Maxout
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and supporting the show!
This interview was so deeply touching for me, I can so relate to his pain and suffering . My daughter passed a few months ago from alchohol ism . She refused to get help or admit she had a problem that was destroying her. She and her son , now 13, lived with me all their lives. So I had to witness her decline, and could not stop it because she was an adult she had to consent to everything. And she refused to get help. She went to church, but it could not save her. I’m glad in Grangers darkest hour he cried out to God. I believe the forces of evil were trying to destroy him as they destroyed my daughter. Thank you again for this interview.
This was that Billy Graham moment for me 😭🙏🏼 thank you so much for this! Wow.
Oh Man BEST podcast.. Holy Spirit empowered podcast really beautiful. Our King Jesus is glorified
Omg as a PICU RN for 36 years I have taken care of countless children in this situation. It never got any easier and I have spent many times crying in my car on the way home after my shift. God bless you Granger and your sweet boy who has helped give life to so many others.❤🙏
Wow, just wow. The Holy Spirit is so present in this podcast. Thank you both for being such strong men of God. This is such a powerful message and much needed 🙏🙏 Thank you, God, for these 2 men. God bless you both
This is literally life changing.
The MOST IMPORTANT interview i’ve ever heard
Tears are flowing! Thank you Ed for having Granger on your podcast. For those who have not read his book “Like a River” buy it, such a special book! God bless Granger & his beautiful family💕
Tears came to my eyes when he told the story of River going fast. Also, losing my dad was so horrible for me. He made it to 102 and 1/2. Miss you dad.
this one hit hard… i lost my 14 old daughter suddenly in 2018. the part where he talks about failing as a father hit me in the gut…this is exactly how i feel. everyday is a battle. you start the fight over to survive everyday.
You are not a failure. You should consider getting Grangers book, it’s a good one. I’ll pray for your peace my friend. The loss of a child is a heavy burden, you shouldn’t carry it on your own. Look to the Lord for help. I hope it gets easier. ❤
Beautiful interview. You’re serving Granger and there’s no greater gift. Your son was here to be of service to you, to lift your service. He was a blessing. Just because it was a short earthly life doesn’t mean that it wasn’t purposeful and meaningful to serve a greater cause. I read your book Granger and I agree with the interviewer, that part about the stretcher “faster faster” really moved me. God bless. 🙏
This story, which could have happened to any parent, is a touching reminder of how brief and vulnerable life is. To be a parent in the wake of losing a child, is a nightmare inside of a thought. I have NEVER become emotional during a podcast, but this one had me crying as I dropped my son off at school. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for watching today’s episode!🙏🏽
Thanks Ed, Thanks River, Thank God, Thanks Jesus
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“THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALL OVER YOU” 🙌🏽 AMEN
I can’t find the words to describe the depth of pain I feel for Granger and Amber. We lost our son January of 2023. God continuously blesses me with an understanding He has instilled deeply in my heart. ‘Trust in the Lord with all
your heart’. Proverbs 3:5
So many tears! I’ve never lost anybody close to me but this man is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story!! This has truly motivated me to get closer to God!!
Amen ❤
First and foremost, just WOW!!! There really are no other words that can articulate how much this moved me. I started upon this podcast as a happenstance, but soon realized it wasn't that at all. God told me to sit and listen to every word that was said. In my family I have always been "the rock." After finding my way back to church and God's word, after every excuse in the book of why not to go, 4 months ago, I am more joyful than I have ever been. I didnt know how to outwardly express the feeling, but now I get it. I dont want to be a rock, I want to be a tree. I am so sorry for the reasons that brought the two of you together on a poscast, but I am grateful for it. I feel so blessed for the "happenstance" that brought me to it. Thank you and prayers for both of you to continue spreading this joy to evwryone. ❤🙏
Granger, I understand your pain. I've lost 2 children. God Bless you and your family.
I just lost my 34 year old son to a fatal heart attack and every day is harder than the day before. I feel my life will never be the same for me. We were so close and the pain is killing me. I have thought many times to end it but I need to see my son again in heaven, and if I do it, I won't be going there.
Every day I wake up is 1 day closer to seeing Jeffery again.
@kimberly800801 I’m so sorry for your loss. God bless you and give you peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus’ name. Amen!
@9770JP thank you ❤
This kept me engaged from minute one. Usually I lose interest in hour-long videos. I watched to the very end, and wow. River’s short life had a huuuge purpose. I was a huge fan of John Piper in college. Praise the God who saves!
Heaving sobs as I write this. Unfathomable.
Some how God carries us thru the darkest of times.
I am less than 3 minutes into this conversation. I've never heard of this man. I am deeply sorry for his loss.
Ed, I know as I continue to listen, River's legacy story is going to impact lives.
In advance of knowing the rest of the story...thank you for sharing.
I am grabbing the entire box of tissues as I continue to listen.
Thank you for tuning in into today’s episode!🙏🏽
A fan of The Smiths here, bawling tears of sadness but mostly tears of joy at what God continues to accomplish through this tragedy... Blessed be His name 🙏🚗 🎈
A fruit of The Smiths here ✋️. I will be forever grateful for what you have done for me
Powerful & touching testimony🕊
Tears rolling for you and your family . Lost my 28 year old son in a flash instantly. You’re a beautiful soul keep planting the seeds 🙏
sorry to hear that. Prayers to you and your family.
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Never heard a more sincere story. 🙏❤️
As a fan of The Smith's and watching little River grow was amazing. Then to hear about his death was heartbreaking. He had the sweetest laugh, out of his tummy. And that head of red hair... absolutely adorable. He will never be forgotten. Live like Riv everyone. 🎈 Love to his family. Thank God for little Mavi. 🙏❤️
So so powerful. God works all things out for the good of those who love him. In the trials and the storms. Help me Lord to surrender to your plan no matter how hard it is!!!
Thank you so much for doing this! I watched this before going into an interview with a client; as I walked in, he could tell I was crying. I told him I’m sorry, I just watched a podcast that will change my life! I have a 4-year-old son that I love with all my heart! Thank you God for everything
I couldn’t sleep and found this interview. Just the introduction of this had me sitting up knowing I must listen. Thank you. SURRENDER
Such a selfless thing to do! River legacy will go on! This precious child lives on through saving lives
@ed the Holy Spirit is on Granger Smith. It’s getting stronger as I watch him on his family channel. His wife Amber is wonderful as well. Great family.
I lost my son David September 13th he was a big Granger fan & a huge YeeYee fan, Grangers apparel company, this was the first book I read and I highly recommend Like A River 💔❤️
This was an incredible deeply loving podcast. Wow. Jesus can really change hearts and save lives and he had done with me near the end of my own life!
Loved this so much, with Granger influence at 73 yo I read the entire Bible and am so thankful. I always thought I was a Christian, I guess it was the dog tags. This episode got me with the slide show. Thank you for that. God bless you all.
Granger, I have followed your band and your family forever. I don’t get tired of your story. Does that sound awful? I hope not. Your story reminds me to work harder show more love. Don’t let people walk alone. I have your book and have suggested it over and over. Thank you for doing this interview.
God is the only answer. I’m so thankful Granger call out to God.
I loved his book! I was deeply impacted. Only a personal touch of God can heal and redeem such a tragedy!
June 6,1982 I waited on my husband of 26 years to come back from his morning jog so we could get ready for church that Sunday morning. However, he never came back. He was killed less than a mile from our home by a drunk driver at 6:30 am. We both came from Christian families and attended church regularly. But I didn’t even know where to look in the Bible for comfort. I never had the privilege of attending any Bible colleges but God has allowed me to learn His word from many great Bible teachers. Today, I still get to mentor ladies and teach Bible studies as I wait for Jesus to call me home! Thank you, gentlemen, for sharing such a God glorying story!
This was beautiful and so needed! I lost my 31 year old son December 2021. Picking up my bible BUT GOD is the only reason I am still hanging on. GOD IS GREAT and so are both of you Ed and Granger❤️
Granger you’re such a loving and caring man,not bitter and angry like most men would be,bless you ,you are stronger than you ever will know! Telling your story just is OMG breathtaking
Loved this episode brothers. “Iron sharpens iron”. Watching you guys sharpen each other, certainly sharpened me. God bless you both!
Ed!!!! You are my favorite Podcaster of all times and THIS is one for the books!! Amazing ❤
Oh my goodness…. This story right here touched me so deeply. God Bless this sweet man, what an impossible thing to go thru. Having lost my own son almost 5 years ago I know we were not meant to outlive our children❤
I no longer smoke but I can honestly say im alive today because of pot. It helped me through my darkest times. Sending love and this was a tear jerking one🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You have a God given gift of music and song. Share your belief in God with your music
Ed, I mean this in only the right respectful way. I love you! And I love your guest. I am a born again believer and have been for many years. But I am going through some really tough & lonely times right now. I so totally needed this. I thank God that the Holy Spirit led me to listen to this right now today. God bless you both. ❤🙏
#Maxout
What an amazing interview. The “last ride”. :(
I have met Granger so many times and he and Amber are such amazing, down to earth people! I just love their hearts and love for Jesus and family!!! ❤
This hits close to my heart. My son drowned in 1989 . Prayers blessings. It gets better but will always be there
My Condolences. Remember what was just said "God loves your loved one more than you do. Amen
So very sorry.Grief is beyond tough. Thank You for sharing you Family with us. The book is excellent! Respect🙏❤️
Thank you, Granger. Thank you, Ed, for this interview. Jesus Christ in the first place. Dear River. That gorgeous child. God bless you in your new endeavors, Granger.
My 23 year old son Austin was Murdered in 2018 and I NEEDED this!! All of this!! Granger, thank you for sharing!! 💕🙏🏼🙌
God Bless
you
Prayers your way sister. Power to you. You got this in the name of Jesus Christ.
I have watched his family for years, ive cried a RIVER of tears, watched their channel, that family is amazing. I lost my dad, sister, 2 aunts, uncle in 6 months. My immediate family was wiped out. I was so lost in life. I don't know where i would be now without them, I leaned on God like them . I see there. is hope. I hope they know, what an impact they made to change my life. GOD IS GOOD. I am no longer trying to be invisible and thriving. i made a total career change . I am a hospice RN now serving GOD and his people.Granger ammazes me, with his testimony.
A parents worst fear. I'm so sorry for your loss. My kids are in their 20s and the fear never goes away.
Lost my son a year ago... Appreciate this message.. But I can't get on board with Jesus or God taking a child to knock you down so you come to him.
@Ed this was not just another great interview, but this was absolutely life influencing, God influencing. This is the perfect picture of the treasure in the field parable in live action, in our time for our generation! This has challenged me to consider my devotion to the Lord! I will say this. I'm inspired to go deep dive in my faith. Until we fly together #maxout
A co-worker just lost her son this past weekend in a tragic car accident, then this morning while getting ready for work, as I always do, I listen to this show. Tears. I've known many who have lost a child, I'm retired military and with veterans day upon us it punched me, I'm also a mother and the fear is real, you want to do everything to protect your babies always. This was a beautiful story May God continue to Bless you and all of us always. Many prayers and blessings to all. Thank you Mr. Mylett for having this beautiful soul share his story.
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“Be the tree…” instead of the rock ~ what a powerful metaphor. Granger, thank you for sharing your story, your journey to Jesus. Your story is helping me decide what’s next in my life, and I know a big part of that is to help others come “to truly know” the Redeeming Jesus. May God continue to bless you and your family.🙏🏽🫶🏽
Sorry to say but I have been living under a rock and have never heard of Granger or his story but whewwwww!!! I feel like God saved this story for the right time that I needed to hear it. Thank you Granger and Ed for an amazing episode! I can’t wait to follow Granger and grow in my faith.
Amen brother
This episode had my balling my eyes out ❤🙏
Go fast while you're living... don't wait! River, thank you for leaving a legacy.
On time, on point, and as kids these days say On God. Thank you for this episode.
I’m that one person who needed to hear this reminder, btw. 🙋🏽♀️
This was very powerful and inspiring. When Granger asked Jesus to help him he instantly did. INSTANTLY! This episode had all the emotions for me. 🙏🏻
Crying... Just 2 days ago we celebrated my grandson's 6th heavenly birthday. The most painful experience of my life was when the doctor came in to take Phoenix's body from us for the last time. I felt so helpless. I'll never forget my son's face... No parent should ever have to experience outliving their child...
I'm going to order this book tonight for me, my son, and my "daughter".
Thank you.
God bless you Billy Graham is the best person to listen to. I hope millions of people listen to this and come back to JESUS. He is the only way! Thank you
This hurt my heart so much, even with just the intro. About two years ago, I saw my youngest son, struggling in the gym pool while I was too far away to sprint over and jump in as one would in a movie. Instead, I froze in fear for a brief moment before I could move. Fortunately, an angel of a man was nearby in the pool and grabbed him in time. It was the scariest scare of my life. RIP to baby River 🙏😢.
I Love Billy Graham there hasn’t been one like him since
Thank you for this episode and for allowing the space to share Granger story, This was such a moving session. Thank you Ed thankyou Granger
I got on my computer to do my college finals, and went to youtube to study....this was at the top as "recommended for me", I thought ah ok, I dont want to do school yet anyways, what the heck. Boy, let me tell you, I sat on the edge of my seat listening wholeheartedly to every word. As a single mom of 4, and my youngest son 7 is the "faster", wild child..this touched me immensely. To see the joy and true resolve in your eyes knowing what you endured, I have no words. I will be intentional now, on fixing my walk with the Lord, thank you for this gift both of you amazing men. God Bless.
This. Will. Save. Lives.
W❤W just WOW 🙏😭🙏♥️
God bless you all! I've lived IS.54:17 and I'm still waiting for my prodical son for over 15 year's Jesus is the reason for every season thank you for this awesome testimony you have no idea this side of heaven how much or how many your story helps heal broken 💔!
This guy's story is incredible!!! Thank you for this. 😊
I had not known of Granger Smith before your incredibly moving emotionally uplifting interview. Crying as Granger shared the story of River going faster, and faster❤ and the night he almost took his life😢 I believe in divine intervention~ and this is truly God showing his glory through Granger and you Ed💖💖💖 one of the best quotes, “as much as you love River, God loves you..” ..”and God loves each of us, more than we can ever know”~ thank you Ed for this amazing interview💖💖💖must share this with everyone💖💖💖 this episode definately encourages everyone to check on where they are in the faith walk💖💖
i think i was meant to watch this…. God Bless Granger ❤️
I don't know you and your songs. But I love hearing your story. God bless you and your family. God is Awesome
Everything resonates with me. Lost 4 family members this year and. My nephew is gonna have his 2 open heart surgery and he is only 5 month old. But this helps. God bless.
The message here is so profound
Healed in the Holy Instant .
Surrender to the higher power is when miracles happen.
The Seed of Hope the Most valuable currency we can give to others ,
Has been Shared from Two dedicated Souls speaking their Truth .
Not Even 2 minutes in, and I'm already weeping!!! 🥺😭😭😭😭
This was God ordained and I'm very appreciative for His steadfast love singing through you both to reach me. God's grace to your day.
Thank ❤you Jesus for saving him and helping him and his family thru this tremendous loss!
Sweet little boy that wanted to go fast. I had a 23 year which always went as fast as he could.
Wow it always happens the episodes i can’t open right away blow my socks off and hit the heart and your soul. The battle and the struggle of shame is so real, and we must let God in to heal us 🥲 Ed thank you again
This is so power the Word the connection, I still struggle with the lost of my son, this was like playing in my life, the attempt, being found, finding my way back to my Marriage. Thank you!!!!!
What a blessing!! God be with you.
Love Granger Smith!
I drowned when I was 5 and had a Near Death Experience . I have talked about it a lot,on my channel, and during interviews. Drowning is over quickly, then you leave your body, Angels are there to watch over you. It is wonderful. You understand things way beyond your years. River knew he was loved. I was told, as I hovered over the pond in 1966, "God sends children here to be loved. That's why God sends them here. " My son almost drown at the same age. Just before I knew it was happening, I had that moment of bliss and gratitude, too. I'm curious as to why because the contrast to the shock and horror in the next moment is what is so hard to deal with. Why did we feel that while our child was drowning,just before we learned they were? Maybe.....we stepped into that peaceful place they were in, like a shared death experience before we knew they were dying. We touched the heavens for a moment before we even knew that's where our child was heading. I had a second Near Death Experience when I was 25, from an ectopic pregnancy ,one week after my son almost drowned. On the way to the hospital, I felt the pain slip away and knew I was slipping away too. A few minutes later, I was in Heaven ,before God,Jesus, and the Angels. If we "could only imagine " what our loved ones see.....well,we can,when we listen to Near Death Experiences. This interview reminded me,grounded me, and healed me of something difficult I have going through .Because of it, I think I am able to return to doing my own podcast,interviewing Near-Death Experiencers. I see now how it helps people, just to be honest about our feelings of loss.
The slideshow is something I fall victim to 24/7. Thank you Granger for being so transparent in this interview. Granger is an amazing name also!!