Mary's Second To None

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This thread is for me.

And my sexy Elvis.

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yum... look at that chest

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To Dad

I not only live for today but for the day
after today. I have pursued my vision and
reached the mountain top. But the peak of
a mountain can be a lonely place. I want to
thank you for understanding. I learned
early in life that only by filling my
existence with an aim, could I find an
inner peace.

I want to thank you for giving me
intangible gifts. You gave me gifts from
your heart – understanding, tolerance and
concern. You gave me gifts of your mind –
purpose, ideas and projects. You gave me
gifts of your words – encouragement, empathy
and solace.

Respect is avid; it wants to contain
everything and to retain everything. To you
my father – my friend – my confidante, I have
an avid respect.

Thanks for always being near the top
of the mountain when I needed you.

Your son,
Elvis

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Elvis
Aaron
Presley

January 8, 1935
August 16, 1977

Son of
Vernon Elvis Presley
and Gladys Love Presley

Father of
Lisa Marie Presley

He was a precious gift from God
We cherished and loved dearly.

He had a God-given talent that he shared
With the world. And without a doubt,
He became most widely acclaimed;
Capturing the hearts of young and old alike.

He was admired not only as an entertainer,
But as the great humanitarian that he was;
For his generosity, and his kind feelings
For his fellow man.

He revolutionized the field of music and
Received its highest awards.

He became a living legend in his own time;
Earning the respect and love of millions.

God saw that he needed some rest and
Called him home to be with Him.

We miss you, Son and Daddy. I thank god
That He gave us you as our son.

(TCB logo)

By: Vernon Presley

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Elvis liked this famous speech and had a framed copy of it hanging in his private office upstairs at Graceland:

The Man Who Counts

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man tumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

- Theodore Roosevelt

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Tomorrow is the 8 Simple Rules premier

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it will probably get high ratings

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ugh i have to have my picture taken tomorrow.

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they are gonna suck like all the rest

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dang picturetrail is down right now.

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Oh I get to drive tomorrow. yay.

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eh and I have to apply for a job.

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Hes just way to cute, it should be illegal to be that sexy.

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hmmm.. i think im going to leave now.

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yay i got the fabric for my halloween costume