BLESSINGS FROM ABOVE
There is a song on the MMMBop Cd called "Stories".
In this song the guys sing the line "We must have had a blessing from above".
Many fans also feel this way...we too have had a blessing from above...and here are our stories.
**(a note from Kim)**I personally feel that they are blessings from above. Their music not only helps us remember those feelings from our teen years it also helps us to realize that we still feel those same emotions even as adults. Can anyone imagine how many lives have they affected with MMMBop alone, let alone the whole tape. I love it when MMMBop is playing and I see someone smile when they hear it. God, for some unexplained reason felt that we all needed to be a little happier in our lives, so he gave us Hanson. How many other groups can we say brings us closer to our children? I know that I am so excited that there is actually a music group my daughter and I share in common. I can not imagine that this will happen with any other groups as she gets older. I guess we can look at Hanson as a bridge across the generation gap. Let's make sure they will always be there making that beautiful music...
**(a note from Michelle)**I, like Kim, feel they are a blessing from above. Besides the fact that I enjoy their music, I am thrilled they are role models for children. They seem to be clean cut, respectful, intelligent boys! With children being so easily influenced by the media I am glad to see them in the news!
FAN COMMENTS:
This just in from a fan named Reba..."I must say that the words blessings from above hit the nail on the head."
Angela (age 20) sent in these comments...Exactly (on Hanson being a blessing from above). Hanson may be a group of young guys, but they are able to articulate their thoughts and emotions into the most powerful music I have ever heard. Their immense talent amazes me. When I first heard "Middle Of Nowhere," I was floored. I could not believe how young they were. They have an incredible gift, and they are sharing it with all the world. And I for one, thank them for it.
This is a message wrote by a fan named Becca (not my niece Becca)...I think they are blessings because God gave them the gift to sing with those sweet voices and also gave them the talent to play their instruments like they do at that age.
Wendy wrote these very nice comments about why she thinks Hanson is a blessing to us all...The reason why I like Hanson and have so much respect for them, is because despite all of the cruel comments from people they have gone out and achieved their dream. So many people their age have a negative outlook on life and I think it's sad that a lot of them seem to have no purpose in life, except to get drunk on the weekend. I know some of these young people have had a hard life and they might not be able to change that, but they can change themselves for the better. So there you have my reasons for liking Hanson: The fact that they went for their dreams, despite what others say, and their positive outlook on life.
Mari wrote these wonderful comments about why she feels Hanson is a blessing from above...In my opinion, anything good comes from above. Good can mean a lot of things, but for me...good is a feeling. Hanson has brought out feelings of happiness and joy from not only their music, but from themselves individually. First of all, Hanson music is (and hopefully always will be) "feel-good" music. The beat is up and the messages are pure and simple. In each song, there's a message of love, friendship, and happiness...for a few songs in particular, there is a strong message of hope. Those messages, to me, are what blessings are made of. What could be more of a blessing than being loved and loving someone, having a true friend, and being happy? What a blessing it is to have hope in your life! As for the guys themselves, I am thankful that there are individuals in today's world who value personal self-worth, family, dreams, and persistence. More importantly, I'm grateful that there are these kinds of people that others, including myself, can look upon as positive role models. Though I am older than the guys themselves, I don't presume to be unable to learn from the youth of today's society-I think they have tons to offer...Hanson included. I enjoy their music immensely. I respect them as individuals. For being who they are, doing what they do, and sharing a part of themselves with all of us, they are truly blessings from above.
Monica (Mo) wrote this beautiful letter that makes me want to cry everytime I read it. She put into words what a true fan really feels for Hanson.... Many days I think, if it weren't for Hanson and the wonderful music they make....I'd be deep in depression and grief. MMMBop came to our radio and our hearts about a month before my mother passed away with colon cancer. I immediatly enjoyed the song and knew that since they were young people, my children would enjoy it, too. We purchased MON and fell in love with EVERY song. When we saw the MMMBop video, we fell in love with their enthusiasm for life. I believe I fell hard for Zac's smile the moment I saw it. Here is the true blessing. Before my mother's death I had listened to "With You In Your Dreams," and I knew it must be very special for them to remember their grandmother with such wonderful words and such a mature outlook. After my mother was gone, I listened again. Her cancer battle was difficult and my siblings and I did as much care for her as we could, even though we thought at times we, ourselves, would cave in. As I listened again to the words "don't look back on this time as a time of heartache and dispair, remember me"......I suddenly felt my mother speaking those words into my heart. It took the words written by three young men....to bring clarity and hope to me. It wasn't long after this that I began checking into the Net. It was the instant welcoming of Hanson Fans...and their jovial comaradarie that brought me so much joy and continues to do so. I am really not sure what to write about all of this. I just know that not a day goes by that hearing a song of theirs, seeing an appearance, or talking to a Hanson bud brings a smile to my face and heart. If you need something MUCH shorter, I suppose I could try...but it is virtually impossible to describe the happiness they bring in 20 words or less!
These feeling are from Kate...They are definitely blessings from above. The world is a much better place because of them. They've bridged the gap between us and our children, and helped me to be happier since my parents' death. "With You In Your Dreams" is a real comforter!
Karen sent in her feelings...I totally agreed with your "Blessings from Above" page. They are truly a gift from God and couldn't have come at a better time. I am so thankful that my girls don't have to grow up with that depressing "doomsday" type music. The teen years are hard enough without someone telling you how depressed you're suppose to be. My oldest daughter and I have become unbelievably close since we found Hanson last spring. I love it!
Alexandra sent in some of her feelings about Hanson...Adults are much more sentimental (or sensitive, if you don't like that word). They have sad experiences more often than kids (thank to Him!) - parent's death, own divorce, a loss of friend etc. I understand how good music can help in these situations. It's not fully for my part... I should endure my pain before I've heard Hanson. My parents divorced when I was 6 and my Dad lives in another city far away. My Mom passed away four years ago and since I live alone with my thoughts and my dreams. (I'm a day-dreamer like Tay and absolute jocker like Zac - not physically, but literally. I feel we are really similar in this). I have very good friends, they have always been with me, but 4 years ago I felt a kind of a black hole in my heart. My Mom always been my best friend and best mother in the world. She was dying for 8 months by cancer, on my eyes, in our house. I've still not believed in her death, I see her alive in my dreams even now... I know the song With You in Your Dreams was wroten for people like me. So what I'd thank Hanson for? They're brought a real joy in my life. I always smile when I hear them (and I hear them always, 'cause I don't take MON cassette out from my walkman). And I could tell to somebody how I feel inside. At least, in English. I can not talk about my Mom in my language, Russian, 'cause I don't like cry.
This is from Lydia...My life is filled with blessings. Just getting up every morning and seeing the beautiful faces of my sons is blessing enough. Allow me, though, to explain how the Hanson's have become such a special blessing to my family. My oldest son is on the verge of becoming a teenager. So, like some teens, he hit that rebellious stage where everything I said was wrong and so uncool. My son and I had this huge gap growing between us that was never there before. We were always very close. Then low and behold, last summer, along comes MMMBop. My son loved it, asked for the Hanson CD and became a diehard Hanson fan. I started listening and found that I loved their music. My son and I had a common ground again!! Our love of Hanson has brought us closer once more.~~Excuse me for being "wordy", but I had to share why those three talented,wonderful, and giving young men are blessings from above to me.~~
This is a comment from Megan...I would just like to say thank you for realizing that Hanson is a blessing sent straight from heaven for more reasons than just because they are so darn cute! A few months before "MMMBop" went out for the world to hear I was totally into my "grunge" scene, hanging out with people my parents would see weekly on the news. And then there was Hanson!! From the second I heard the 3 guys belting out the lyrics to "MMMBop" on the radio, I knew I had had been set free from all the bland, harsh, and depressing things I had managed to surround myself with over the past year. Now, WHENEVER I hear anything by Hanson, it's like I don't have to worry about a single thing, whether it be a bad grade or a much deeper problem. I hope the guys know what great things they're doing for the world other than just giving us something to groove to!! I know my parents are MUCH happier to have an energetic, glowing, HAPPY, 15 year old daughter than the one they had until April 28, 1997. :)
Dawn sent in her feeling too...As I was reading through other people's entries, I didn't know if I could make it through them all without becoming emotional! Those young men are truly a blessing. In this age of negativity, they are like a breath of fresh air. The thing is, they don't see themselves as anything special...I tend to disagree. When you can do something that you love to do, and change people's lives in the process, I'd say that was something special! They have been given such a wonderful gift!
Here are Beth's thoughts about blessings...It's not just that they're cute etc. They really are a blessing. God gave them a wonderful talent and further blessed them with the ability to share it with us all on a global scale. NOt only that, but they acknowledge and thank Him for that talent. And it's not just empty words on the CD sleeve, they do seem to really live what they are saying. This is the biggest part of their being a blessing from above. For we know that all blessings do come from God, so how much better that we have a great blessing that knows who to thank!
Shelly also sent in her thoughts... They're like coming home only to a home warmer than warm and safer than safe. It welcomes me with ipen arms, secure hugs, warm smiles, tender words. It's coming face to face with 3 angels who continually wrap their wings around me. Who provide a warm refuge for me from the grundge and hatred of the world. Angels who talk to me and tell me everything is and will be alright. It's Heaven on Earth. Their voices turn the carpet in my room into golden pathways, my bed to a cloud that I'm sailing on, and my walls (which are covored with pix of them) into fresh air with birds flying around, sweetly singing in my ears. It's 3 best friends who are always willing to hear my problems and never fail to understand them and always know what to say and when to say it to make you feel better.
It's a redemption, so solid and sweet. Like a strength to live life on my own two feet, A savoured sensation to my heart and soul Hanson--that's what you are to me.
Pascalle sent in her feelings too...I'm Pascalle, a Dutch Hansonfan. I have three kids Lindsay, Daisy and Dylan. Well, Lindsay has cerebral palsy and is totally dependent on our care. Dylan is retarded (genetic defect) and Daisy is 'normal' (thank God!). Lately Lindsay's quality of life has detetiorated a lot and she needs so much care that it has become too much of a strain on us as parents and also on the other two kids. So we've had to make the extreme difficult decision of having her committed to a special home. It'll be a while, as there are long waitinglists, but we dread the day when she has to go. Anyway, we've been pretty depressed about it all and Hanson somehow helps me cope with all this. When they sing MMMBop, I'm happy and when they sing I will come to you that's such a comfort.. With you in your dreams helps me to cry and get it all out. That's how Hanson is my blessing from above. I really think they were put on this earth for a special reason. They make so many people happy. I hope they read this page someday, so they'll know how they've changed our lives. Love, peace and Hanson to all you fans out there!
Hi my name is Jennifer Baird and I am 20 years old and I am from Overland Park, Kansas. Like another young lady said on this comment thing..you hit the nail on the head..they are definately a blessing from above. For a group that is so young...their songs lyrics are so powerful. I mean if you really listen to every word it just blows you away. Like their song "With you in your dreams" is the most touching and inspirational song I have ever heard. My grandmother passed away unexpectedly when I was 13 and even to this day it is hard to talk about it..well that song made me remember her and what a wonderful person she was. I want to thank Hanson for writting such a beatiful song...that song has really helped me and many others. These boys write about real feelings and emotions that we all go through no matter the age. Hanson is not just some one year sensation and then gone tommorrow kind of thing...this is the real thing and these boys will be around for years to come. I admire them for all they have done and wish them contiued success in the future.
Hi I am 15 my name is Rachel! I love your website! I have a comment! Hanson is the best band! they are blessings from above because if it wasn't for them coming out with MMMbop like the did, I wouldn't be alive! I am soo serious! My boyfriend was in the hospital for almost committing suicide! I had changed into someone everyone hated. then one day I turned on MTV and saw MMMbop! It was the only thing that made me smile. Then I recorded them on shows. The only thing that would make me laugh was Zac. He is my favorite. If I was feeling low I turned on MMMbop and I would smile the rest of the day. I went a really rough time and even though I don't know hanson personally and they have no idea who I am, they were they ONLY thing that ever helped me! I will always apprecitae them and there talent. Peace love and Bulletproof marshmallows
Here is why Jaime believes they are blessing from above: This may be long, so bear with me. Okay, here's my story: My reasons for Hanson being blessings from above may sound a little out of the ordinary, but just go with me on this one. Three years ago, when I was fourteen I developed and eating disorder. I was always unhappy with the way I looked, and despite what others told me, I felt fat and ugly. I thought the skinnier I was, the more people would like and accept me. Anyway, because of the disorder, I lost friends and scared my family a lot. I was in constant bondage and I was petrified that people would think I was a bad person. I was very alone and I thought I was the only person in the world that felt this way. That was really how I felt, until I heard the song "Weird" last summer. I liked Hanson when MMMbop was a single, because that was such an upbeat, happy song, but when I bought Middle of Nowhere and heard "Weird" for the first time, it took my breath away. I remember sitting in my room, crying my eyes out the first time I heard the song. It actually helped me realize that I wasn't the only one who felt out of place and alone, and that everyone feels different at times. "Weird" also taught me that you should be proud of your uniqueness and that you shouldn't try and make yourself perfect to be accepted. Ever since that day, I've gotten better and better. Isaac, Taylor, and Zac are extremely special to me. They are my gaurdian angels, because if they hadn't written "Weird", then I don't know where I would be today. Now I know that I'm not the only one "standing in the rain" and that "we all feel a little bit weird sometimes."
Zoe's comments: I wrote a poem once about reading my palm and in one phrase I said "what's this right here? Oh! This is my line of love. It states that I will marry a great man (Tay) Who is like an angel sent from above" I was thinking of the song "stories" when I was writing that. God blessed them with the talent of singing and they blessed us by sharing their talent. They truly are a blessing cuz no matter how down I am feeling, they can always cheer me, no matter what. So they are true blessings.
Sandy's very inspirational thoughts: My daughter Erin is considered multi-handicapped due to the fact that she has developmental and learning delays, sensory integration problems, and Tourette Syndrome [and all of the problems that go hand in hand with that]. Until her cousin gave her a tape of Hanson, Erin never had any interest in things that most children her age have. Thank God for these boys. They have brought her out of her shell and she is happier than she ever was in her entire life. Being different is extremely difficult when you're only 13, and all you want is a friend. I think they are truly blessings from above for what they have done for my daughter. I guess that's one of the reasons I love them as much as she does. Now if I can only find a way for her to meet them, cause that's the one thing she wants more than anything in the world.
A blessing comment from our Dad, Scott Cutler: If listening to their music, especially IWCTU, made the change in and turned around Kim's life the way it did you have got to love them. They are a blessing. (Sigh...isn't our Dad wonderful...Kim and Michelle)
Miranda...age 16:I read the blessings page and it made me cry! I'm so happy that so many people realize how wonderful Hanson really is! They have brought much happiness to my life as well. They are so mature for their age ( I wish my brother could be!) and they are so positive. Everytime I start to feel down, I just pop in one of my Hanson CD's and I feel better by the end of the 1st song! They are so sweet and you can tell that they love their family and God very much. They really appreciate their fans too, they realize how important we are. I hope that they know how much they are loved, respected, and appreciated. They are truly, without a doubt, blessings from above!
A Blessing comment from Toronto:This sentement can explain the pure joy brought to my life since I have come alive with Hanson. For the past seven years of my seventeen year life had been full of depression. Finally when a group of gentlemen came along my age, that I share many of the same values with showed me how to bring my smile back to my face. Especially at a time in my life where I was most lost and confused Hanson saved my life. Though their music has not brought me any closer to a single person they brought me closer to myself with a change of thought and inner peace. The music is really what it is all about and that is why I call Hanson my Blessing From Above. Each member brought a special gift to my heart that I have been missing for so long and I praise them for their achievements and future achievements. With my luck I will probably not get the chance to explain my true love for all the great things Hanson gave me but if they ever read this, Thank You from the deepths of my great heart because you helped me find my smile.=o) Thank You for giving everyone something so wonderful to look up to for guidence, giving all people music so pure and simple, bringing people to an easier place in the mind to enjoy and just being YOU.
Juliet (yes that is my name)...age14: The fact of Hanson is a sad and happy matter for me. When I was first introduced to Hanson I thought Taylor was a girl and Isaac looked...well, weird. I never knew how much they would help me, though, through what I had to face in the next year. About 6 years before my mother had faced a brain tumor. It was scary, but all I remember was that my mommy wasn't home with me. Well this year my mom was diagnosed again with the same brain tumor. I never cried, but I was really scared. The whole time she was on the phone talking to the doctor that day, I was listening to Hanson. The song "With You in Your Dreams" kind of helped me along when my mom was in the hospital. I almost felt like Hanson had been there to help me through the tough times, and that ment alot to me. I truly feel they are blessings from above. and I thank them for everything they've done for me.
My name is Erin, and, like everyone else on this page, Hanson has been a major blessing to me... In order for you to grasp the whole concept, I must explain that I wasn't always a Hanson fan. For the longest time I hated them! Well, I guess, more truthfully, I acted like I hated them and honestly thought I did. But, no matter what names I called them, no matter how many times I turned MMMBop off of my radio, I couldn't really understand why I didn't really feel that way. MMMBop was an infectious, happy tune, and Hanson was like a magnet, pulling me to them. I could not hate them. Around the time that MMMBop first came out, I was falling out of love with a person that wouldn't even give me the time of day. When I finally did get over him, it was only a matter of time before I fell in love with Hanson. I debated whether or not to buy the album, whether or not to tell people (all my friends hate them). But I did, and I will not regret that decision as long as I live. I expected all of the songs to sound the same. Much to my surprise, this was the album I had been looking for for years!! The kind of album that I can listen to no matter what mood I'm in! I will omit the negative experiences I have had with Hanson, but that was absolutely no fault of theirs. They are three wonderful young men, who have helped me find solace within myself when I don't have anyone else to turn to. If I ever meet them, one of the first things I would say would be, "Thank you for bringing a light into my life."
Just a little message from Jen, one of Hansons' not-so-old fans... I've been reading all these messages fans have sent in, and I haven't eally had anything too horrible in my life, but I still agree-Hanson are a blessing from above. To me, they seem like my best friends (most of my friends are guys!), guys my age, living their dream, having a ton of fun, and also helping out a lot of people, without even realising it. They love each other, they love their family and they're not ashamed to admit it. They always seem to have something to say that's worth listening to, and all their songs are kind of like a lesson that'll help you get through life...though I don't know why I said that, all you guys know what I'm talking about!!! A blessing from above...what a way to describe them!!
I agree Hanson are (a blessing from above) for many reasons. We all have dreams we want to see come true and one of my biggest dreams is to be able to become a filmmaker (director, producer). Before Hanson I had no hope at all until one day these three blond boys came into this world with a song that hit no.1. In many ways Hanson has inspired me to keep on dreaming and to pursue my dream. They have made what before seemed immpossible become possible in every way. I feel they are very nice boys who have a great deal of respect for not only their family and fans but they have a lot of respect for themselves also. They always see into the positive things. Their music inspired me, especially Weird. That song I have to say describes exactly how I feel. IWC2Y gave me hope that someone was out there and always will be out there to reach out for my hand and listen when I was the most depressed. They really are angels God sent from Heaven. And there are no words to describe them. They're just angels. Luv, Tammi (age 13)
Jean wrote in too to share her thoughts...
I just had to write in my comments on this page, because I feel JUST this way! Hanson are truly blessings from above, and here is why I think so: Me and my oldest daughter have already seen more than our fair share of hardship in our lives. I was severely depressed, and unhappy. I had watched Al going deeper and deeper into herself, and then Hanson came along. I had an awful first marriage, and finally found a wonderful second one, but Al still carried the weight of all the previous problems on her small shoulders, and here I was, wondering just how I could relate to her on her level with anything. it was then that I realized that music was something that I could use as a tool to get her to open up to me, and bought her some Cd's and tapes. It wasn't until "Middle Of Nowhere" came along that I found a common ground with her that has made her open up like never before and she and I have finally gotten all the past problems that have plagued us both for many years, and in the proccess, I found out what it was like to have a good, I mean, really good, and functional relationship with God, and to Hanson, I thank them for eternity.
My name is Katelyn....I know that God has blessed me. This summer I saw Hanson at Great Woods and it was the absolite best night of my entire life. I prayed every night for something like this to hapen, my best friend and I got backstae and had sch a blast. My best friend and I also recently got tickets to the Hartford concert. God has truly blessed me this summer...so remember good things come to people who do good things, especially when God is watching over you. Thanx..
My name is Whiteny and right now I have to say, Hanson saved my life! That may sound a tad over-dramatic, but truly they did. Before I started listening to their music I was a really a really depressed and lonely 13 year old girl, that felt like I had no meaning in my life (yeah, yeah boo hoo I know) but after I heard "A Minute Without You" I fell in love with Isaac and having a minor obsession with Ike has led me to become the well adjusted 15 year old I am now. Hanson is truly a blessing from above.
Hi. My name is Cindy I am 15 yrs old... The first time I heard mmmbop I fell in love with it. It was such a happy song compared to all this sad music in the world today. It also has great meaning to it to. Your family and closest friends are the ones who will always be there. I am very blessed by god b/c I have both great friends and family. After I heard Hanson I went out and bought MON. I feel in love with it especially IWC2Y. Its now my boyfriend and my song. I think Hanson has truly blessed this world in so many ways. I am a strong Christian and I love the fact that they are too. God has gave them such a great gift. They are so talented. They can put all there feelings into music in a way I never could do. I don't know how someone could ever be able to do that but thank the lord for giving them this gift. They show great family morals and also are just so great for sticking up for what they believe in. Now if that's not the strength of God what is. I hope Hanson is around for a long time b.c I don't know what I would do without some more mmmbopin. Even if I am the last fan on earth I couldn't stop loving these guys (me either Cindy...Kim)
Richard...Hi, my name is Richard, and no, I'm not your typical Hanson fan. I'm 23 years old, and they are absolutely my favorite group. I truly feel that God allowed me to discover their music, for my life seems better for it. Their music is always uplifting to me no matter the circumstances surrounding at the moment. The closeness of the entire Hanson family is something I truly admire, for not only do they exibit good family morals, but they let God shine through their lives.
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