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Son Says Push “Play” 30 Years After Mom Writes Song—Her Reaction Has the Internet SOBBING

Music is undoubtedly the sweetest window into the soul. Few things can speak to the heart or awaken a memory quite like the right song. And even if we go years without hearing a favorite tune, all it takes is those first few notes for it to transport you back in time like you just heard it for the first time.

Such was the case for Robert Smith’s mother, who wrote a beautiful song called “Fishing in the Sky” 30 years ago and just got reintroduced to her masterful work of art through the voice of her grandson. Robert recently shared the reaction of his mother hearing his son Travis serenade her through the speakers in the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful video.

travis ryan smith fishing in the sky

“My mom wrote this song: ‘Fishing in the Sky’ about 30 years ago and recorded it on a cassette tape,” Robert wrote on Facebook. “Last year when Travis and I were up here for Christmas, we listened to it. Travis has been recording some music lately; and about three weeks ago, I pitched the idea to Travis to get the lyrics and look into recording it. He remembered the song, and was genuinely interested. Today, I had the pleasure of sharing the finished product with my mom. Her reaction is priceless.”

30 Years Ago, My Mom Wrote This Song

“My mom wrote this song: ‘Fishing in the Sky’ about 30 years ago and recorded it on a cassette tape. Last year when Travis and I were up here for Christmas, we listened to it. Travis has been recording some music lately; and about three weeks ago, I pitched the idea to Travis to get the lyrics and look into recording it. He remembered the song, and was genuinely interested. Today, I had the pleasure of sharing the finished product with my mom. Her reaction is priceless.”

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Credit: Travis Ryan Smith & Robert Smith

Kelsey Straeter
Kelsey Straeter
Kelsey is an editor at Outreach. She’s passionate about fear fighting, freedom writing, and the pursuit of excellence in the name of crucifying perfectionism. Glitter is her favorite color, 2nd only to pink, and 3rd only to pink glitter.

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