Bonita's mission is: 1. To show and share God's love and to do the blessed will of her Father, through song. 2. To share herself by reaching and touching the broken hearted, friendless, lonely and confused, homeless and sometime forgotten loved one. To bring joy or a smile to everyone she meets. 3. To be able to give service to one in their most heavies hour in time of need and be able to comfort them in song, and financially, if needed. Her mottos are: "Give Me My Flowers, While I Yet Live" and "If I Can Help Somebody, As I Travel Along-Then My Living Shall Not Be In Vain." Bonita was blessed to do her first album, "Introducing Bonita C. Ruff," in 1991. The Lord blessed her to release her second project, "Pure Gospel II," in October 2001. Ruff found herself back in the studio in 2002 - God blessed her once again to share with the world her dynamic voice, project 3, released June 2002 titled "Straight From the Heart/Tribute to the Families, Victims, and Heroes of September 11, 2001." This CD is universal. The message is strong, but at the same time Bonita's dynamic voice soothes and comforts the listener. Bonita plans to donate a portion of her proceeds to non-profit organizations and charities. Not only can she sing, but she has written some moving, touching, and inspirational songs, such as "Jesus Is Coming Soon," Praying In My Room," Smile, and "Why?" - just to name a few. There is a powerful message in every song she sings and write. Listening to her sing, one will witness that she has been inspired by God. Bonita sings traditional, inspirational, and urban gospel with that anointed voice. But if you ask her what style she sings, she will tell you "I sing pure gospel, straight from the heart." Listen and tell me what you think: www.GospelSongBird.net Bonita believes in enjoying life, "as long as you put God first." She truly believes the Scripture when it says, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33) Throughout her singing career, Bonita has held on to her mother's words of wisdom: (1) "Live the life that you sing about." (2) "Know what and for whom you are singing." (3) "Sing under the anointing power of the Almighty God," and (4) "Respect other gospel singers." She is a Hospice volunteer. She goes into Nursing Homes and Care Facilities on a regularly basic. She also visits Women Shelters and Prisons. When she goes into these places, she don't go empty handed, she takes gifts, toys for tots, and whatever is needed. A Few Words From Bonita To my Friends: Thanks for all of your support and taking out time to listen to me. Thanks for just being there. To My Family: Thanks for putting up with me. Thanks for being there when I stayed up all night long working on these projects and events. Thanks for loving and caring for me. Thanks for listening to me sing, and sing, and sing. Thanks for your encouragement. Thanks: To everyone that worked with me to make these albums, tapes, and CDs a success. To the Public: Thanks for allowing me to share my talent with you. Special thanks to my Mother, my friend: Thanks for my very existence. Thanks for your love. Words can't even begin to describe how much I appreciate you. I Love You!