Elvis - A Lighted Candle

[swwetangeline]

Someweeks ago my little son was sick and I was very worried about him, After a long awakness my husband sent me to take a rest, I went to a disturbed sleep, I saw elvis who was holding my little one in his arms, I felt sure and calm, after a few days he got completely well.....

[maia]

So typical of Elvis to be there for a child! For anyone, really...but children had a special place in his heart.

[Guest]

indded!he was pure and innocent like a child himself.the way he looks and laughs shows his childish soul.

[Rainbow Light]

How beautiful is that? So very touching and wonderful of you to share this with us in the ELC forum, thank you!

White Swan

[sweetangeline]

thank you white swan.
I have passed an awful childhood and teenage period myself , elvis always was there to console me with his warm, heavenly voice and his beautiful songs, just thinking to him can solace me...........

[Rainbow Light]

You are welcome, Elvis' voice brings such help, comfort and solace to any who need him. Sorry to hear you had such an awful childhood/teenage years though, too but he is able to help, whatever anyone went or has been through in life.

[maia]

Elvis too, had a difficult childhood...aspects of it were quite awful. It was not all sweetness and light in the Presley household. He chose to emphasis the good, as he forgave his parent much.

I don't feel it appropriate to go into all the details...as he told Wanda and as the Tupelo neighbor lady told her after Elvis' death.

That he was able to rise above it and forgive them...especially his father, is a testament to his soul.

[sweetangeline]

Yes I know Elvis had a difficult childhood, but I didn,t know that he was misbehaved by his parents, can you explain a little more?!!!!

[maia]

Well, his mother used to lock him in the closet when he was "bad". She also hit him hard enough to knock him down when he called an adult by her first name. (This from the Tupelo neighbor AND Priscilla).

I believe that the reason he was almost obsessive in calling someone just a few years older than himself "sir" or "mam" had to do with this.

His father beat both him and Gladys when he was drunk. Once Vernon stopped excessive drinking he became a much nicer person.

[Rainbow Light]

Hmm, certainly something to ponder on as I had not known much of what you mentioned re the subject of Elvis and his parents. Fortunately, I did not have any of these experiences as a child but the mere thought of being locked in a closet gives me chills as I am claustrophobic.

However, as you say, Elvis was able to rise up above and forgive his treatment as a child, testament to his beautiful character and sweet soul.

This is unrelated but thought I'd just add it: we get some back-dated programs of Oprah Winfrey show here via digital tv and saw one yesterday relating to Hurricane Katrina. Lisa was Oprah's 'Angel Network' contact in Memphis and was helping to buy needed items for the poor people in Mississippi/New Orleans etc. These were then transported by Fed-Ex down to the areas affected to help so many who had lost so much.

The whole point though is, she was so happy and into helping and doing whatever she could to be of assistance. How happy and proud her Daddy would be to have witnessed his beloved special princess giving so much. Being so loving, caring and generous.

There was one moment, when she was talking to some of the other helpers, when she gave this really sweet, shy smile. Oh, Lord, did it ever remind me of Elvis, he sure does live on through Lisa.

Don't know if you've seen this but many other stars helped in other ways too and it was very moving. Makes you realise what you do have and all the blessings in your life. Some things do seem so very trivial in the light of what others have lost, not just material possessions, but more important, family members and so much else.

All for now,

Peace to you,

Sue

[maia]

Yes I DID see the two Oprah Katrina shows. I remember the SMILE.

On "the tapes" Elvis talks about Lisa quite a bit...how he would start crying when they had to part and Lisa would say to him: "Now Daddy, don't cry. When you cry it makes me cry, and when I get older it is going to ruin my makeup!"

And how she was so "philosophical" as he put it. She would say to him, "Now Daddy, let me tell you how it is...are you listening, Daddy? this is how it is."

He was so proud of her singing, too.

There is one bit when she is an infant, and Elvis has her on his lap while he is talking on the phone. You can't hear her, but he is cooing at her and singing to her and laughing, saying "you faker"! Apparently she was faking sleep.

[Rainbow Light]

Hi

Glad you caught the Oprah shows, sorry I meant to say I'd seen both programs. Were over Friday and Monday but obviously Lisa wasn't on both, just the 2nd.

However, thanks for more thoughts regarding Elvis and Lisa. You know, it's so lovely to hear and read things about them together etc. Also thanks for sharing these memories on the Forum.

What do you think to Donna Presley? She had a book out in which she shared memories of her cousin, Elvis.

Obviously, Elvis had family and genuine cousins, of which Donna was one, but there are so many people who seem to think they're lost cousins, son or daughter, family members. If it was not for the fact they were keen on making a quick buck out of the association, one would be more understanding of their wish to be related to such a wonderful man? Agreed?!


Best regards



Sue

[maia]

Hi, I didn't know Donna Presley had a book out. I read what she had to say in her mother's book years ago...about Elvis sitting on the floor cross-legged in front of her when she was a teen and telling her what a bright, beautiful young lady she was and how he would always be there for her. It is one of my faviorte "Elvis stories".

What is the name of her book? I would like to order it.

Yes, Lisa said on a talk show not long ago that "cousins" come out of the woodwork...coming up to her, etc. So that she is pretty cautious to believe any of them now (the ones she doesn't know).

[Rainbow Light]

Hi Maia

Hope the following information will be enough for you to order from re Donna's book:

Title: Precious Memories

Publishers: Best of Times Inc. (Birmingham, Alabama)

Year of 1st print: 1997


I can so understand Lisa's caution in listening to people's claims that they were related to her father and that she doesn't listen to any of their stories now, good for her!

I saw a great advert for a compilation Valentine's Elvis song CD yesterday. However, will put my thoughts in 'World Scene' as think it will fit nicely in with that and be more appropriate there.

Regards, Sue

[maia]

Thanks, Sue!