Welcome back to the Grandpa Channel — where grandpas share stories, grandkids get curious, and legacy lives on.

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Rivers (Steve Harris) shares a deeply personal story — one that’s equal parts vulnerable, redemptive, and quietly powerful.

Born with a cleft lip in 1955, Steve spent years undergoing surgeries and orthodontic work. But it wasn’t until a chance encounter during his mission in Finland — with a little girl on a cold October day — that all of his mother’s teachings about gratitude came flooding in.

This episode isn’t just a story about scars or surgeries. It’s about emotional breakthroughs. The kind that reshape how we see the world — and our place in it.

In this episode:

How Steve’s mom taught him gratitude with relentless kindness

His fear of learning a foreign language — and how he overcame it

The exact moment he “melted into a pool of gratitude”

A gentle challenge to reflect on your life’s turning points

Whether you’re a grandparent, parent, or simply someone reflecting on your own path — this story will stick with you long after the episode ends.