Blind woman stunned when Mat and Savanna Shaw show up and sing to her and her family
EastIdahoNews.com and Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Idaho Falls and Pocatello are partnering to honor people in our community for Feel Good Friday. Every week, we surprise someone deserving of special recognition.
It’s been a challenging few years for Arlene Hix. As she and her husband, Veldon, were traveling to Jackson Hole in 2017, he suffered a major heart attack and they ended up crashing into a river. Veldon passed away and Arlene was rescued from the vehicle submerged in water.
Fast forward to earlier this year when Arlene woke up one morning and could not see anything. Her son rushed her to the doctor where she was told she was blind and would never see again. Arlene moved into MorningStar Senior Living and a few months later, her daughter died.
When EastIdahoNews.com heard Mat and Savanna Shaw were coming to eastern Idaho for a concert, we asked if they’d be interested in visiting Arlene. The daddy-daughter singing duo agreed and said they want their music to share hope and spread joy.
We planned a big surprise with the Shaws and Arlene’s family. She had no clue what was about to happen! Watch the video above to see how it all went down.
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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!
So nice of you!
The pianist is also incredibly talented as well. There is so much peace radiating from Matt and Savannah.
I'm overwhelmed by how much we are all loved by God.
Literally woke up grumpy af and now I’m balling in my bed ❤️
Very touching - song, story, surprise , reunion of relatives.
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.
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.
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.
“I wish I could see it” ….her words as Mat described what was written on the blanket. ❤️ 🥲 beautiful lady.
I'm a Canadian living in Taiwan and East Idaho News is my favorite news channel!!!!!!! What a wonderful state Idaho is!
What a beautiful tribute to Arlene and testimony of your mission. Thank you for blessing me today, Arlene and Mat and Savanna.❤😊
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
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! 😊
Beautiful! Their accompanist is wonderful too. Couldn’t do it without him.
This is awesome. It makes me cry. Please Matt and Savanna don’t ever lose your humbleness.
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.
Wow that’s the most beautiful version of Christmas carols I’ve ever heard
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!
What a fabulous woman. Made me grateful for my sight. She must have a lovely heart. ❤