Just an update on the condition of my feet.....
Been taking some nutritional products,
 using some new orthotics and getting lots of rest.
I feel a little relief but not so much that I want to do cartwheels yet....
I had such a great audience in Portsmouth that I never want to give up..
 I got a lot of adrenaline from the crowd and got thru the show without much pain,
but sure paid for it afterwards...
Thanks again to all for all the prayers and support,,,,,,,,,,
Please keep up with me on the internet...
...Hope to work toward continued improvement and see you all down the road...
God Bless…………..Eddie.

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  Hello Everyone,

  I will start by apologizing for taking so long to get around to posting a personal message and greeting.

First of all, a great big “thank you” to everyone for the hundreds of Christmas cards and gifts.  Here's hoping you all had a great Christmas and wishing you a very Happy New Year!!! 

Also, thanks for all the prayers and well wishes for the betterment of the pain in my feet, that I have been suffering with these past months. 

I have been to several doctors, feet specialists, chiropractors and medical doctors; had X-rays, MRI's and steroid shots; bought new shoes, new boots, new orthotic inserts; have tried all kinds of anti-inflammatory medications, foot creams and foot soakings; have done aggressive physical therapy and everything else I can think of. 

I can't get any kind of diagnosis that makes any sense, or any treatment that has helped the pain in my feet, which recently has moved into my knees. 

I will not cease seeking medical help for answers to these problems, but unfortunately, will have to cease my concert appearances, as I have been doing them. 

I plan to finish the committed contracts for the few shows I have booked for 2012. Anyone who has attended my shows the past couple of months have witnessed how hard it has been for me to continue, as I have to spend a third, or more, of the time sitting on a stool for relief. 

The remaining shows could be, and most likely will be, short of a miracle, my last performances of My Salute to Elvis.   

 My future plans include continuing to seek some kind of relief for my feet ailments.

If and when I am able to, I plan to continue entertaining, in some way, but most likely will not include the Salute to Elvis part.  The heavy costumes, belts, capes and boots, plus the moves and dancing required of an Elvis show will not help with any kind of healing. I am going to have to re-invent myself and my show. 

 I have always said, if I felt I could NOT do justice to the Elvis Legend, then I would cease.  That time has come. 

I have been struggling with this problem for almost a year now, with no relief.  I have dreaded this decision, but really the decision has been made for me against my will. I have been told all my life, by many, “When God closes a door, He opens a window." 

My hope is, that I can get enough relief, to at least, put together some type of show that does not require a lot of standing, dancing, with heavy costumes and include more stool sitting.    My voice and stage personality has not changed. I can maybe do a show with more variety of songs and STILL include some of those great Elvis songs without the heavy jumpsuits or moves. This, of course, depends on audience's willing to accept the change, and of course, willingness to come see me. 

Just keep checking my web site for anything further. I will try to be more consistent with personal entries. 

Thanks to all, for all the years of support.   Believe me when I say, I will miss you a lot more than you will miss me!!  

GOD BLESS YOU ALL 

Yours Always, 

 Eddie Miles