Just 21 months after country music artist Granger Smith and his wife Amber lost their three-year-old son River in a tragic drowning accident, they’re adding another child to their family.
Both Granger, 41, and Amber, 39, took to their respective Instagram accounts to announce they’re expecting another son on Thursday.
The announcement came with a heartfelt video where they gathered with their children, daughter London, 9 and son Lincoln, 7, where they shared ultrasound images of their new addition.
Expecting: Just 21 months after country music artist Granger Smith and his wife Amber lost their three-year-old son River in a tragic drowning accident, they’re adding another child to their family
Baby bump: The announcement came with a heartfelt video where they gathered with their children, daughter London, 9 and son Lincoln, 7, where they shared ultrasound images of their new addition
The video features the family all gathering in a sunny field, as they all narrate a message to River.
‘Dear River, because of the live you’ve lived, we’ve known so much joy,’ Granger began in the video message.
Lincoln added, ‘Dear River, because of the life you’ve lived, we laughed a lot,’ while London added, ‘and because of the life you’ve lived, we’ve cried a bunch too.’
Family: The video features the family all gathering in a sunny field, as they all narrate a message to River
Dear River: ‘Dear River, because of the live you’ve lived, we’ve known so much joy,’ Granger began in the video message
London and Lincoln: Lincoln added, ‘Dear River, because of the life you’ve lived, we laughed a lot,’ while London added, ‘and because of the life you’ve lived, we’ve cried a bunch too.’
As the whole family came together, Granger added, ‘Dear River, because of the life you’ve lived, you’ve brought us closer to God,’ as Amber added, ‘And God gave us a miracle. Sweet Riv, because of the life you’ve lived, you’re going to have a baby brother.’
The family all shared photos of the kids, along with River, plus ultrasound photos of the new addition.
Granger added in his Instagram caption, ‘We’re pregnant. I don’t have many words for this video. Life isn’t perfect. Sometimes it’s beat up and broken but it’s NEVER hopeless. God promises that.’
Family: As the whole family came together, Granger added, ‘Dear River, because of the life you’ve lived, you’ve brought us closer to God,’ as Amber added, ‘And God gave us a miracle. Sweet Riv, because of the life you’ve lived, you’re going to have a baby brother’
Pregnant: Granger added in his Instagram caption, ‘We’re pregnant. I don’t have many words for this video. Life isn’t perfect. Sometimes it’s beat up and broken but it’s NEVER hopeless. God promises that’
‘Our story isn’t finished yet, and neither is yours! Through our suffering and joy, God’s glory radiates through it all! A new Smith boy is due in August,’ he concluded.
Amber shared the same video, adding a lengthy caption about her family’s journey, including numerous Bible verses.
‘Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19,’ she began.
Not finished: ‘Our story isn’t finished yet, and neither is yours! Through our suffering and joy, God’s glory radiates through it all! A new Smith boy is due in August,’ he concluded
‘God has made a way we never thought possible. If I’ve learned anything over the last 2 years, it’s that I do not have as much control as I think I do,’ she added, along with another Bible verse: ‘ The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9.’
‘Never did I think at 39 I would be blessed with expecting another baby boy. These past couple of years have been so rough but also so full of so much joy, hope, healing, growing and grace from God,’ she added.
‘Lord, I pray that our story can speak life to someone else who may be suffering to never give up hope. To surrender their burdens to you. To trust you even when it hurts,’ she continued.
Speak life: ‘Lord, I pray that our story can speak life to someone else who may be suffering to never give up hope. To surrender their burdens to you. To trust you even when it hurts,’ she continued
‘Sweet Riv, because of the beautiful life you lived, we are forever changed and we will continue honoring your big, little legacy until we come home to you,’ she said.
‘To God we give all the glory and we can’t wait to meet our new little boy August 2021,’ she added, while telling her fans to ‘Head to my stories and swipe up to see The Smiths tonight.’
‘We talk a little about the journey. You guys will know everything we’ve gone through over the last 14 months by next episode. We are so excited to finally share this with you,’ Amber concluded.
Journey: ‘We talk a little about the journey. You guys will know everything we’ve gone through over the last 14 months by next episode. We are so excited to finally share this with you,’ Amber concluded