E-mails for Ralphy
 March 10, 2002
Hi Monica,
My god girl, you did a FANTASTIC job with this website!!!!!! It had me in tears. I just kept looking at it over and over again. I love it so much and thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I don't even know how you did it!! I loved looking at the pictures, some I haven't seen in years. I love reading the letters people are writing to support Ralphy. Thank you again Monica, I can now sleep better (It's 12:30 am hear and I cant sleep) because I am so happy I saw the website. I'll talk to you later.
Margie
March 12, 2002
My friend,
I love your web page, it is wonderful, it shows your personality in detail and it is quite loving. I wanted to share with you about something you have said; you mentioned many times about you making a mistake in life which landed you where you are today. Well my brother, please look at it as a segment of life that you had to live for a better purpose down the road in your life. You had to be there for a reason and maybe it saved your life. so please do not say that you made a mistake, Some how I truly believe that you are one heck of a nice brother. By me reading your web site it has shed so much light on your personality and its beautiful from what I can see, and I would not even dwell or trip off of you being in prison, as you have said so many good people are in prison.
It's not where you been in life it is all about where you are going and who you can make a positive impact on becuase you your life. I venture to say that you just might be thge one to hlpe some young teenager stay out of jail, your life could make such a positive impact on teenagers and young adults. I am glad that your term is just about over and I kow you will hit the road running making a difference.
May 28, 2002
Monica,
Well, when Ralphy wrote me back, he talked about you all through the letter, he told me why he went to jail, and I think he is really cool, I was really happy to see his mail. And yes I will write him back.
Lily I am so glad tht God has blessed you to find a wonderful lady , someone to share your life with, this makes all the difference in the world, cherish that woman and thank God, and be the best you can be with the help of God. I do want to stay in contact with you, It is wonderful to meet new ffiends, a true friend is like medicine, they are good for the healing on ones mind body and soul. A true friend is almost a reflection of your self.
I am glad for this oppertunity to be able to write yo a few short lines and I pray that you will remain incouraged and keep moving ahead. You did not make a mistake, you just made a choice in life.
I am glad for you my brother.
Kuexzant
March 14, 2002
Hi Monica,
I am glad that I could write in Ralphy's guest book. So many people have been imprisoned in this country and even more will be sent tomorrow. Too many people have been damaged by the "Justice" system to include the loved ones left behind. Five years is about the max a man, or woman, can handle and not have some pretty serious issues to cope with before being able to make an adjustment. Ralphy will need lots of patients on everyone's part and believe me he will try them. People won't want to give him an apartment or employment but ask him to set his sights on the man he wants to be and stay focused. Very slowly people will begin to see Ralphy as the man his wants to be because he will be that man. I wish him all the best and pray the wounds that got him into trouble and the damage caused by imprisonment be healed. As I said, I spent 5-1/2 years imprisoned but I had some understanding the damage I was in for because of my 2-1/2 tours in Viet Nam. Another experience that damaged many young men and women. The best advice I know is to trust in God no matter what. Good luck Ralphy.
Jim Byrd
Sorry to drop in on you again but I just looked at the website again and realized how wonderful this site really is, I'm very impressed. Good luck to you both. I hope that life holds all that you are hoping for and more.
Warm regards,
Jim Byrd
Saturday, April 27, 2002
hi, i just filled out your poll and for the most part i would have answered "none of the above" for all of them. You have to realize that each person carries themselves differently and from reading your website, i would assume that you carry and present yourself very well. you are speak well and seem to have a civilized manner. My boyfriend is in prison in ohio and like you, he is taking advantage of the college courses and will soon be in the honor dorm. i believe when he returns next year, he will not have a problem finding a job becuase he does not behave like what people think the "typical ex-inmate" would act like. He presents himself well, has a good vocabulary and generally when people meet him he has a good vibe. As i am sure you know, there are many prisoners that dont care what people think, dont care how they act or dress or present themselves to the public and these prisoners are the ones that give the bad wrap for all of you. I am sure many people wont even know you were in jail unless you tell them. I dont think you will be walking around with a big sign on your forehead for all to see. I think if you are determined and motivated, you will see things will work out for you. Obviously you care enough about all of this that i think you will put in the extra effort to make sure people respect you for who you are today and not who you were ten years ago. everyone makes mistakes, especially when they are young. i also believe everything happens for a reason. I think you should worry less about what others think and think more about all the cool stuff you are gonna get to see when you come back!! Good luck ralphy!!
becky
cleveland, OH
Sunday, April, 28,2002
Hello Monica..
You know it is wonderful to hear that thereare so many of us out there that have taken the time to see past the outer exterior of a person behind the wall. I remember not to long ago when I truely thought I was the only one and would never really talk about where the man I love really is, however that has all changed now that I know its alittle more common then I thought. See, my friends husband is locked up also and they talked me into going up to the prison to talk with a friend of his. His friend had recently lost his mother and really didn't have anyone anymore close, since his father lives in the Dominican. I agreed and to cut a long story short here we are together. John (Jacinto) has spent almost 15 years behind the wall if you were to add all his time in out, and has never really had something or someone that has been a positive influence to him. He has never really known much else then the streets and learned to servive, but if I were to draw into that more it would sound like I was trying to make excusses for him and I am not, because he made some stupid choices and that is why he is now serving a 14 yr sent. What I was really wanting to say is that people need to learn to look beyond all the hard outer stuff to understand that there is a person that just needs to be given a chance and a person that strives for the same love that a free person looks for. All Ralphy letters about how much he loves you and vice versa trully buts a bigger smile on my heart. May God bless your two hearts just as he has blessed Johns and mine.
Vanessa
Sunday, April 28, 2002
Monica,
I would like to get my website application into his hands, whether he uses it or not, I want to allow him to share the hope he's found. There are a lot of guys that will return to jail/prison only because they have no hope when they get out they re-offend. I wanted to be able to tell Ralphy that I'd read his story and am impressed that he's making plans for his future that don't include the Department of Corrections. This young man deserves a pat on the back, and a "I'm proud of you". I hope that he is impressed with your pages for him, I was.
Hugs,
Robin
May 5, 2002
Dear Ralphie:
I did visit your website. Watch me... I have an obtuse sense of humor, but I am kind.....I viewed as much of your website as I could. I cried and wept and also thanked God that you are as blessed as you are. I write inmates. I used to write over a dozen of them and send them big flat rate envelopes (about 120 pages) of inspirational, positive, spiritual and humorous jokes. Anything that they could pass on to the other inmates and either help them feel more positive or give them something to laugh about.
I've been writing to inmates for about 6-8 years now.
Ralphie. I am so passionate and enraged by the justice system. I have watched the prison's rob my pen pals of their rights, their dignity, their self-pride and their few liberties. I have no prejudice only deep compassion for the inmates.Your story is one of hope and miracles. God bless your good fortune. I would love to see you use your website to inform and educate others on what really happens to an inmate. I can give you input there and I am sure you have suffered your own share of inhumanities. What prison were you in? There is so much you can do besides just tell your love story. You can teach the world to care. Bless you, and God protect you, and may you and your soul mate live blessedly and forever.
Love and Light,
Donna
a.k.a. Gentle-Daydreamer
May 13, 2002
Monica,
awwwww ... aint that sweet, thats very encouraging for him and a great way to show your life path together ... something great for the grandkids eh?? ;)
all the best
elaine
May 18, 2002
Monica,
I am sorry to here that his father is dying and he cannot be with him. I will ask our Creator to help him. I am also sorry that you did not hear from him that can be painful indeed. Hey, it wont be long before you and he will be together and then you can have your whole lives to find love together. Sometimes life and love can be very painfull but life is a journey not a destination. Dont let the time do you, you do the time. Time is relative to the observer so observe the fact that he loves you and misses you and would be with you if he could be patient and I will ask our Creator to guide you both together and thru this difficult time. Love Joe ! If possible I would be more than happy to write to him if you like just give me the address and I will do so, ok ? Alright ! Have a good day, love Rusty tell Ralphy I love him too but in a good way not in a gay way LOL And I have nothing against Gay people alot of my friends are Gay LOL ! Only kidding have a great weekend bYe Joe
May 27, 2002
Monica,
Well, Ralphy talked about you through-out the letter. And he told me why he went to jail. I think he's really cool. And yes I will write him back.
Lily
Hi, Lily. Thanks for being such a cool friend. Ralphy deserves to have kind hearted people around him. -Monica
June 18, 2002
hello ralphy. ive been chatting with monica about u. im so sorry u got put in there. like i told her its to bad that people get blamed for something they didnt do. i pray that u get out this month. i think u deserve to get out. start a life with monica. i also told her that maybe if u both get married she should add pic to the site. that would be a nice touch. keep the site going. but i pray for your return to freedom. i look at the site and see a wonder ful job. i know this isnt long but every letter helps. just to know that someone is out there and cares means alot to some. i will see when monica is going to write u again and see if i can write u more. keep your head up. u will be let out. i can feel it. hangin there. bye for now but not forever.
-Michelle Christian
July 7, 2002
Hi-ya Mon. It was so nice 2 see the site. U r a gr8 g.f. (girl friend) - Ralphy must be so proud, eh!? ;) when will he be out? you did a really nice thing for him. i bet he is getting all the support he needs. it's the nicest thing to do :))) i wish u two a wonderful future together. hugz' & wishes. -Jo
August 14, 2002
Ralphy,
What's happening man? Listen, I wanted to say your website is excellent! Great work! I was thinking you may want to keep your options open and take some of the work you have on your website and incorporate that to your first book. An auto biography.
think about it.
Oscar
September 26, 2002
Monica & Ralphy,
I just viewed your website. I could'nt sign the guest book though because the page that came up said there was too much web-traffic. Tell Ralphy I am so sorry that you have to be apart from each other.
Is Ralphy still doing ok? I am a stay-at-home mom. My kids are 5, 6, and 18. I came upon your web-site when I signed up with a web-group on Yahoo. I hope to hear from you soon. You 2 make a really good couple.
Tamera
July 14, 2003
You are more then welcome! I came across it by accident but I am currently working with some men that were wrongfully convicted and one of them just married a woman he met while in prison. It really is a classic love-story just like yours. I just celebrated my one year anniversary to the man of my dreams and I believe love can overcome any obstacle! Stay strong and things will be fine. We have a web-group that I hope you will consider checking out sometime, we also have a petition that I am trying to generate all over the U.S.; I will put both links at the bottom. If I could ask how did you two meet, and what is Ralphy in for and when is his release. I take it you have been waiting a while for him now. It was a pleasure talking to you and I hope to hear from you again.
Sincerely,
Gigi
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