Blind woman stunned when Mat and Savanna Shaw show up and sing to her and her family

[@MatandSavanna]

We came hoping to lift Arlene’s spirit, but left feeling like she lifted ours. What an example of positivity and light and joy, even in the midst of such tragedy and trials. We will never forget our time with Arlene!

[@Cannabidragon]

You and your daughter have the most beautiful voices!!!! I got chills just listening to you both sing!!!! I love music and the power it has!!!!! Keep doing what you you're doing!!!!

[@justelleslife507]

I would love to hear you sing in person, just can't afford a ticket and I live in southern California, Mat and Savanna you are my favorite, all time singers!

[@kelleymosqueda9535]

It is so awesome that you did this for her. Thank you for sharing you Beautiful, angelic voices to the world.

[@Claycat4]

God bless you both! Mary, Did You Know? is my favorite Christmas song, too! My tears were flowing while you were singing! Love, Mary C.

[@paulthomas5901]

Many thanks to you and East Idaho News for letting others (those with internet access) witness you generously sharing your talents for this awesome surprise! 🙏😭👏

[@leslibarker6461]

I'm overwhelmed by how much we are all loved by God.

[@katrinahasman403]

What a beautiful tribute to Arlene and testimony of your mission. Thank you for blessing me today, Arlene and Mat and Savanna.❤😊

[@sionmar1695]

Very touching - song, story, surprise , reunion of relatives.

[@acts238believer1]

The pianist is also incredibly talented as well. There is so much peace radiating from Matt and Savannah.

[@weatherornotheresmike]

Literally woke up grumpy af and now I’m balling in my bed ❤️

[@blakestebbe7937]

What an amazing surprise for Arlene! she deserved this. I'd never heard of mat and savannah before, but i'm definitely a fan of them now.

[@IguanaMom]

There's a bunch of videos on KZbin of them singing. Not too long after the pandemic started they put out a video on KZbin of them singing The Prayer and it went viral. From then on they've become very popular. This year they started doing concerts. They have some albums out as well.

[@ladyofthecreek279]

@@IguanaMom thank you for the information 👍🏼

[@dominickayode9562]

Same here.

[@MrsRene4U]

I never heard of them before now either

[@richardwhite2344]

They have a YoutubE channel if you did not know already1!! They are incredible

[@karendemorest6766]

What a beautiful smile Arlene has! How sweet that Mat and Savannah sing to her in person! And how precious that her community blesses her!

[@CindyGoldman]

I really want to meet these people beautiful amazing voices astonishing

[@cez8017]

So nice of you! ...suddenly I can appreaciate my life so much more...

[@archimedesscrew3710]

Matt and Savannah are such nice people.

[@rogerreaney7746]

That was so nice of you May & Savannah! Many thanks to our lord & savior Jesus Christ! May you continue to be blessed in your lives! I loveyou both & also steven.u

[@girlswhoknow]

My parents were best friends with Arlene and Veldon when they were young married students at the U of I many years ago. Our families stayed close till the oldest kids became teenagers and life and miles pulled us in different directions. The Hix family has always had a special place in our hearts. Thank you Matt and Savanna for this wonderful gift to Arlene, you picked a perfect person to share the true meaning of Christmas with. Your voices do bring joy and hope to many. May Gods richest blessings be on you for sharing the sweet harmonies of your uplifting music. Heaven knows how the world needs more people like you giving to others with such love, grace, and humility.

[@sharondavidson7412]

You have such a wonderful gift of writing and expressing yourself.

[@diannesquyres4493]

So kind of them to do that for her. ❤

[@yourkiwimate]

very touching

[@alananderson4145]

OMG I am just sitting In my recliner and the tears are just rolling down my face 🙌🏼👊👍🏿👏🏿❣️🎈🙏🏻😇💝🤎❣️🎈💕

[@judylybarger5492]

Mat is a man full of genuine grace.

[@ktps1527]

I had the opportunity to see Mat and Savannah with the Rexburg Children’s Choir last week. Watching them make her smile even bigger was powerful. ❤️ what a sweet lady!

[@rumbellefever]

💚❤️🌲🎄❤️💚Well, this story was so nice!!! Made me cry ..and gave me some HOPE!!! Something this WORLD and this COUNTRY so NEEDS right now!!! 🌲🎄🌲🎄❤️💚❤️🌲🎄🌲🎄💚❤️💚

[@jaimecervantes9533]

Wow. I'm legally blind and I I know what she goes through and I bless her and everyone else too. Happy holidays for everyone.

[@sirdavidoftor3413]

Jamie: I am not blind, but I have physical challenges in my life as well. I hope you have a great holiday season and you have all the support when you need it. Stay safe, stay sane, be well

[@watermouse9296]

Merry Christmas Jaime and I hope you have joy and happiness the entire month of December and into all of next year!

[@minto2549]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MiaAvatar]

Happy holiday to you too.

[@edson4]

Hi Jaime 😁. Hugs from Brazil

[@TheAnnchanpiano]

Beautiful! Their accompanist is wonderful too. Couldn’t do it without him.

[@janefarero455]

That was awesome! What a gift you gave her!

[@geofffreitag4600]

To bring happiness to people is far better than the misery some bring. More things like this should happen in all parts of the world. Well done to the people who organised this. Have a good day.

[@mbbuckeyes8386]

“I wish I could see it” ….her words as Mat described what was written on the blanket. ❤️ 🥲 beautiful lady.

[@elaineriley4863]

I love Mat and Savanna. Thank you. This made me cry. I'm so happy about this

[@scubardiveshop1389]

I'm a Canadian living in Taiwan and East Idaho News is my favorite news channel!!!!!!! What a wonderful state Idaho is!

[@bergzwerg2]

I wish I also had such a special gift with which I could make people happy. Wonderful thing.

[@rainforme1850]

What a beautiful expression that Matt and Arlene showed with singing. They are beautiful on the inside too

[@gregtivles2878]

This is beautiful! She is such an inspiration! She is a pillar of hope even with being blind! I salute her! Thanks for doing this for her!

[@tmp1111]

what a lovely woman with such a joyful spirit when she has lost a husband and daughter. She is filled with Gods spirit you can see it

[@cheetahlip]

These people are so nice. God bless them.

[@marideathydeelz5334]

My feel good for the week. ❤️ Maybe longer…

[@jimbrown4990]

Mat and Savanna were blessed with the most amazing voices. God bless them for sharing their gifts. 💙💙

[@jkw5374]

I'm in tears here in England. What a humble couple you both are. May God keep you 'grounded' and free from harm as you spread the 'good news' of hope and joy.

[@sandrasatterfield4432]

Daddy and daughter 💗

[@nicolemcneely385]

I LOVE how sweet you were to Arlene, Mat! By getting down to her level and hugging her, you truly showed how much you cared about her. It deeply touched me! Thank you, Mat and Savannah, for showing us all what Christmas is TRULY about! 😊

[@jydeinden]

I hate when people say it to me, and now im gonna say it my self.. Damn a strong woman... !

[@azpeach5680]

Oh my WORD!!! Tears in my eyes over this one! Mat and Savanna are the best!!!

[@ivanpaultaurua9246]

Wow that’s the most beautiful version of Christmas carols I’ve ever heard

[@charlesjohnson303]

If Mat and Savanna Shaw showed up somewhere where I was I’d flip completely out.

[@debbiegreene7037]

This is awesome. It makes me cry. Please Matt and Savanna don’t ever lose your humbleness.

[@tuckermoreland147]

matt and savanna have beautiful voices//////////

[@amicelleaguirre1995]

Matt and Savanna, your music constantly touches people's hearts and lifting up spirits. God may continue bless you and your family.

[@richardwhite2344]

I am so touched By Mat And Savanna's voices/music and by there actions in this video. If only there were more people like them, there would be peace on earth!!! I Love Mat And Savanna!!

[@Waffles84]

Oh my goodness. How emotional for me seeing this woman enjoying such a wonderful gift 💝. Wishing her and her family a happy holiday season. Such a blessing

[@ronallen6578]

This was one of the sweetest gifts I've ever seen. You 2 are a blessing. Ron

[@michaelnorth1762]

Who’s crying? I’m not crying. What an amazing gesture from two amazing people. Peace be with Arlene and her family.

[@merleborgstrom6534]

Beautiful souls xx

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

I am!

[@kens.3729]

This was Beautiful and a Great and Very Kind Gesture for this Resident and her Family. WOW! 👍🙏

[@frankie1012]

Never would have guessed Mat is Savannah’s dad! Wow! What a handsome man, inside and out. This deserves tons of views. The emotion and love are raw in this one! 😢 I was holding it together until the family pics at the end! 😢😢

[@marlenegold280]

She got his singing genes. 🎶

[@thegentlementor]

I hope when you two wake up in the morning and look into the mirror, you see a reflection of angels. You are both so talented. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You made many people cry with this video, and wish they could perform as you do. Arlene - you will remember this day for the rest of your life. Enjoy all the love you received.

[@jenniferzammit4290]

She will live with the joy you both gave her.A brave special lady.

[@margojost6041]

This was just so sweet! I’m sorry to hear that Arlene lost her sight. She seems to have a large loving family though. What a blessing! Thanks Nate and EIN for sharing. ❤️🙏🏻

[@sammic974]

Beautiful songs for a lovely woman. I loved the family photos. Thank you, Nate, for organising this.

[@susanwhittaker865]

What a fabulous woman. Made me grateful for my sight. She must have a lovely heart. ❤

[@Terkina__]

Everyone reading this: I wish every single one of you a wonderful Christmas season surrounded by all your loved ones. Thanks to all the people organizing this meet and great for this beautiful lady.

[@JavaJane87]

I wish you a wonderful Christmas as well. May you and your loved ones have good health and happiness.

[@theshyevelyn]

Thank you, hope you also have a wonderful festive season ❤️

[@lawlesslove]

This just had all the feels! Soooo loved this one! Bless their hearts! I loved her smile!

[@lawlesslove]

And I still have chills! Their voices just melt me! Wow!

[@cindiludlum9837]

My husband and I just returned from a concert by Mat and Savanna in San Juan Capistrano, CA and they were fabulous!!!!

[@moewilson4605]

What a nice person. I am so glad she has a large and supportive family. She deserved this and her husband can RIP knowing she is loved and taken care of.

[@roygbiv5164]

I like this because it shows that all gifts need not be monetary or monetarily based. The beautiful voices of those 2 people transcend money and the woman's response is all the proof you need.

[@pamelapelech3249]

So precious, May God richly her. God bless her.

[@ohiostager]

The joy and hope is abounding!

[@fawnjenkins7266]

What a glorious way to "share hope and bring joy" on Feel Good Friday! Arlene is a beautiful soul and it is amazing to have Mat and Savanah Shaw there to sing to her! Thank you for sharing hope and spreading joy, all of you!

[@HiddenGemi]

Every time the door opens an angel gets its wings! 😇

[@dragonflylover1211]

This got me in what my youngest son calls the "chesty hearty parts" ❤❤❤...not crying, not crying...ok im crying 😭 Merry Christmas Arlene and family and thank you Mat and Savanna!

[@elainelieard5988]

Arlene I pray you will go to sleep and wake up with your sight restored it's good to see with all the bad things that as happened you are still enjoying life with a aupportive family

[@theshyevelyn]

Amen

[@acts238believer1]

What beautiful demonstration of love and compassion.

[@ILikeFireify]

What a Beautiful Lady and what a fun Grandma ! I'll bet she keeps everyone on their toes. It's a true Blessing to see someone so full of fun and love. Mat told her in the beginning that he wanted to give Arlene some joy and it's obvious that she is the one spreading joy to all those around her.

[@kenparker7864]

I'm listening with tears flowing down my face! So beautiful.

[@Yodie208]

Refreshing to see that there are still Good and Caring people in this world.

[@2008Rome]

What a lovely woman. Don't know where she is now, but I was impressed with her faith and love of life.

[@jerry3579]

Right here is the ultimate meaning of life!!

[@thomasnorton5086]

Wow! Even Stephen playing piano. Beautiful

[@flyme2009]

cheers from sri lanka.....happy thanksgiving

[@Waldlaeufer70]

This is the best way of recording your voices. No effects, just the natural sound. :)

[@Lithonion1]

This was great. I remember Mat and Savanna's first video they posted and was hooked. One of those weird circumstances, if not for Covid they would have never started singing together. Was so nice of them to do this for Arlene. My wife had a family member as well that lost her sight and they never found out why. Same exact thing as Arlene. Went to bed and woke up and couldn't see.

[@talegunner115]

I love that song! They sing it so beautifully. God Bless both of you and you Arlene! Arlene you are so beautiful.

[@RBLong0928]

This takes the cake. Wow! I love that she chose this song without hesitation - the real meaning of Christmas.

[@sharonkaufmann3992]

Thanks for introducing me to Mat and Savanna Shaw! Hadn't heard of them in New England but will now watch them on KZbin! Love "Mary Did You Know!" 😌❤️

[@moemoe211]

I haven’t been so emotional in awhile. I watch from Kansas City, Missouri. Thank you Nate and East Idaho News. I can only hope that more news stations around the country step up to the level of compassion you and your crew exhibit to your community.

[@grahamekeast4647]

Gday Moe. Yeah, it moved me to tears also. I'm from Sussex Inlet in Australia. What a blessing.

[@dabzprincess92]

I wished they had a link to the entire thing. If u find one tag me with it please.

[@dabzprincess92]

@@grahamekeast4647 God bless you guys over there please don't divide and stand strong stay safe and well over there my Aussie friend. Merry Christmas to you. God bless Australia!

[@joylot729]

Ohh Lord Jesus, thank you for joy and happiness for this woman. Praise the Lord 🙏

[@waynemcphail7825]

Mat and Savanna, The two of you must be truly a gift from God, bless you!

[@jihanismail6114]

This is too overwhelming, God bless you all!

[@Amy_McFarland]

This was, by far, the best surprise gift! God bless!

[@jansonshine9082]

Thank you for sharing this joy-filled moment Nate, Arlene, Mat, Savanna, and East Idaho News! As for those 17 lost souls who gave this a thumbs down- Don't give up- we hope you get a brain and a loving heart for Christmas. Stay safe, healthy & happy!

[@SrGemmaRose]

Matt is so gracious. What a beautiful daddy daughter duo. This was so wholesome. 😭😭😭

[@stevegalish1037]

Absolutely beautiful! How very kind Mat and Savanna was willing to visit this wonderful lady! Perfect! what a wonderful Christmas gift!!!!

[@pauldoherty3868]

Such a lovely thing to do. I am blind myself , the pandemic has been especially hard for vision impaired people with the difficulties with social distancing and loss of supports etc. so beautiful to out a smile on that lady’s face. Bravo to you both

[@cathyrodeheaver8694]

I also love the piano players voice through his keys. Just beautiful.

[@patriciakline6877]

Stephen Sharp Nelson is the pianist and arranger for all of their music as well as the group Gentri. He is PHENOMENAL!

[@50sRockChick]

Well this was lovely. They seem so sweet and what a nice thing to do. Also how terrifying to just lose your sight like that. 😢

[@johne6081]

More proof that Mat and Savanna are a class act.

[@nancyfleury7190]

What a sweet and loving thing that you did for this lady and her family ! Please don't ever lose this part of your character in this music world. I support you by buying your CD's and your Livestream concerts. I love your music and the special relationship that you share as father and daughter. May God continually bless you both !

[@laural792]

I’m not crying you’re crying. What a wonderful thing

[@chipstrade]

That was nice. Enjoyed this.

[@annielovell]

Matt and Savannah are the best I am so glad Matt and Savannah are singing and making lives better

[@maureenharrah931]

Beautiful...... I am NOT crying, my eyes got sand in them!

[@paulinegraham7040]

Wow! What a gift for her to receive after a horrible year. Bless her for her beautiful smile throughout her trials.

[@lindafaierson6030]

What a beautiful surprise. God said those who spread good will ,rewards will be plentiful.

[@daisyunderwood1002]

I love this dad and daughter!

[@sassygranny1868]

Such a lovely gift... love yalls singing🎶 🎵

[@gunkanjima3408]

Shout out to my guy for having good genes, didn’t know he was her father until they said it. They both have fantastic voices

[@texasbasementbuilds4543]

Such a blessing. You guys are wonderful. She`ll remember this forever.

[@lonelylionsingle7582]

Sometimes a small did by kind people can bring so much love with their talent, just like the wonderful Matt & Savannah doing a simple but big impact in sharing Joy & happy feeling for someone who going through time to experience that shared moment with your loved ones

[@suzannehribal4117]

LOVE MAT & SAVANNA are part of this surprise! I would be starstruck if they were next to me even if i couldn’t see them. Such a wonderful thing. And I’m certain that they stayed and didn’t rush this visit because you just “feel” that about Mat and Savanna.