Country star's family say they feel 'closest to God' after losing son
Written by Taylor BrockTuesday, Jan 07 2020, 8:00 AM
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The Smith family lost their youngest in June of 2019. (Amber Smith/Instagram)
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Granger Smith's wife writes about how the loss of their son is impacting their lives with God.
River Smith, the youngest of Granger Smith's three children, passed away at the age of three this June after an incident at the family's home.
Amber, Granger's wife, writes that this year she "became the closest to God (she's) ever been." After the tragic loss of her son, she and Granger found support in God. Amber often posts about their son on Instagram and how the loss has connected her with Jesus.
"I can’t live this life without God," Amber says in an Instagram post.
The family is working diligently to promote a foundation set up in their late son's name, The River Kelly Fund. They are using donations to "spread joy" to those in need. The Smiths were inspired after their decision to donate River's organs proved to be impactful to the lives of others.
Amber has also been working to help other parents going through the same loss by ministering to others who are "looking for hope."