Hey Everyone,

Hope you are all doing well. 

April 22nd is always a very reflective day for me. A dear friend of mine passed away on April 22nd, 2004. Her name was Belinda Thomas, and many of you know her through the fan club and her Love For Elvis! We came into each others lives only a brief 10 months before she passed away.....but our bond was strong. I think we were "kindred spirits"....... our souls truly connected. 

She was a strong, courageous woman whom I loved dearly! And she reciprocated that love with her laughter, her smiles, and her tears. We laughed....giggled actually (just like little girls!) together....but we also cried. Belinda had been diagnosed with Leukemia shortly before we met. Don't get me wrong ... .NEVER for ONE second did I ever hear her complain. In fact her illness made her faith even stronger, and she was positive and hopeful! That is one of the many, many reasons I truly admired and respected her. Luckily her Cancer went into Remission, and we all thought that her body had been healed, and we would have many more days together ahead of us. But it wasn't to be....God had other plans. While being hospitalized Belinda took ill from a cold that attacked her already weakened body, and she quickly, quietly slipped away....to be with Jesus in Heaven. 

We talked alot about our Faith and God. Belinda introduced me to a Christian singing group called: Hillsong whom I love to this day - talk about INSPIRING music! Our favorite song was: I Can Only Imagine. Since then many people have gone on to record it......but it is that first version that we listened to together that I'll always love & cherish the best. Many times I'll be driving in my car or shopping at the store...and all of a sudden there's "our song" being played. At these times I always look up and smile and say "Hey there B, I love ya girl!" 

I am very close to her family - they have become my own extended family. In fact Belinda's beloved Mother Lola affectionately calls me her "Canadian Child".... and I love her right back and call her "My Tupelo Mama". When I was speaking with Lola a few hours ago on the phone she paused and said "Belinda really loved you alot....I know you didn't know each other long but she sure loved you....she always called you her angel" ...... I've heard this from Lola many times.....but I never tire of hearing it. It means the world to me ! 

But  if the truth be known.....Belinda was MY Angel. She taught me to never stop believing no matter what....and that God always has a plan - even if we don't understand it at the time. He knows what's best. 
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My dear, sweet Belinda. How I wish you could physically be here on earth to share in my excitement and happiness - to be able to pick up the phone and hear your laughter and sweet voice on the other end. But I know we'll be together again someday, and then I won't have to "Imagine" any more either.....and you can show me exactly where God was so eager for you to be! :) 

~ Ronda Marson ~

SPAGHETTI Dinner 
Date: MAY 24th, 2008 

Dinner will include: Dinner Rolls, Salad, Spaghetti with Vegetarian Tomato Sauce, 
Coffee, Tea & Dessert

Time: 6:00 pm doors open, Dinner starts at 7:00 pm

Cost: $10.00 per person ($5.00 for children 15 and under)

*Proceeds to benefit Salvation Army Child Sponsorship Program*

Location: St. Matthews United Church Hall at 333 Crosby Ave in Richmond Hill, ON

 Details: Before & During dinner the attendees will be treated to not only Elvis music, but music from those artists that influenced him most including: Dean Martin, Roy Hamilton, Mario Lanza and more !!!

 After dinner we will have the video presentation with a video titled: Elvis' Generous Heart

 * There will also be door prizes, a Raffle and 50/50 draw *

 * Also Elvis Memorabilia for sale - Thanks King Collectibles !! *

 Those planning to attend MUST RSVP to:

 905-737-0347 or email:

loveforelvis@yahoo.com

I  knew Elvis Fans and Love For Elvis Fan Club Members would come through !!!!!! The response the Radio Station KIOA received in response to the DISTASTEFUL Billboard has been HUGE !!!! I'm sure they are shocked that they have been hearing from not only people in the local Iowa area - but from people across the US & Canada...... DON'T MESS with ELVIS FANS is the message they've received loud and clear!!!

Many fan club members sent me a copy of the emails they have sent the station. I wanted to post a few of them here to share with you - but have not posted the authors name to respect their privacy. 

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Dear Sir,
Re: subject promo.
Not very good, not very original!    Is this the best effort your management could come up with? It could be argued, I guess, that your promo people are dead... from the neck up!  More than anything, I feel sorry for all the dimwitted people involved in this sordid endeavor.