Im up early this morning 3:00 am got some rest but I know I will get plenty of rest after the hearing! That's pretty much the kinda month its been so far not too much rest at all. Dont feel tired it was a bit hectic yesterday trying to get QT's clothes and having RJ take them to him, notifying everyone etc. and making sure everything is the way its suppose to be, feeling a bit anxious not in a bad way but kind of like I want this to hurry and happen we've waited almost 9 LONG years when God's spirit came to me and eased my discomfort! He said to me "your ways are not my ways, my thoughts are not your thoughts" so stop trying to make everything SO perfect! Thats not your job, thats mine, LET IT GO! so I did..
There is a sense of calmness in my spirit today, it feels so very good! My family is scheduled to meet at my moms house early this morning to pray before we leave to the hearing, that is one of the things Im thankful for through out this whole ordeal I know alot of families go through this and have gone through this and its true like my nephew QT says this type of thing will either break families apart or bring them closer together and if anything it has brought my family so close together! closer to each other, but most of all closer to HIM! I know I can speak for myself my life has changed FOREVER! it will never be the same again..and I say that in a positive way! Im grateful for God allowing me to be a part of this, I know it sounds crazy but as I look back I have met so many people, I have made so many friends, people who are like family to me, people who I love and will always be a part of my life. If I had not been a part of this I would not have met my husband RJ who is one of QT's biggest supporters, who has been with him for many years fighting along side of him, laughing, playing basketball, praying, and encouraging him all the way through! Families of people who are still encarcerated, who have NO ONE! Thank you God for allowing me to play a role in your plan because I know it is YOUR PLAN!
To my family, God hasn't brought us this far for failure! He is the creator of the universe who allows things to happen for his GLORY and I know without a shadow of a doubt it is for HIS GLORY we are here and we will continue to be here and will continue to fight until QT is HOME! Thanks mom because of your dedication to calling to the Robertson Unit every Tuesday night for the last 8 years to read a scripture and sending words of encouragement to all the inmate who listen to the message board in Abilene, who have written you so many times thanking you for remembering them, thanking you for loving them without knowing them! Who you have come to be "grams" to them.. you will never know how much they look forward to hearing your voice weekly.
To our friends thank you for the many times you've prayed for QT and for us! You will never know how much your prayers have gotten us through..thank you for the many times you may have gotten a phone call from one of us needing to vent, needing to cry, needing to be touch by God with a hug from a friend. We love you more then words can express! Thank you for giving of yourself for someone else.
My heart loves, and will forever be apart of those brothers and sisters who have been forgotten. I call them the "FORGOTTEN PEOPLE"..the people who have wrongly been convicted of a crime they "DID NOT" commit! I love you!
For what ever is born of God overcomes the world and this is the VICTORY that has overcome the world our FAITH in Christ Jesus">
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
So Close & Yet So Far!
Everyone,
Thanks again for all your prayers and support yall just dont know how much your prayers mean to QT and my family.. your prayers that God's will be done and he be glorified through all of this! Your prayers have made many days & nights easier to bare for him and for us and we will forever be in debt to yall for all the love and affection for us! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I just spoke to Mr. Biggs and as I had stated the government is trying to keep this hearing from happening even as I had shared with many of yall today, but PRAISE be to God! The time has passed their is NO TURNING BACK! It's been along time coming and it will take place
Thursday, April 1, 2010 @9:00 am
Earl Campbell Federal Bldg
1100 Commerce Street
15th Floor #1566
Court #1566
Dallas, Tx
PARKING - sorry you have to pay for parking its like around $8
You know its funny because we've been waiting almost 9 years to get here and please understand we have so much more to go but I thought I would be relieved to hear the news but as soon as he said "ITS FOR SURE THURSDAY" I felt like I was going to throw up and cry all at the same time! Mr. Biggs said now I dont know if you feel relief or anxious but we're moving forward! I dont know if he could sense it in my voice ha ha. PLEASE yall PLEASE keep praying for QT, Mr. Biggs, Judge Irma Ramirez, the attorneys, & witnesses involved that God give them wisdom and courage to make the right decisions and be courageous enough to come forward and tell the truth! Please pray for my sister Julie she gets anxious easy and gets to having anxiety attacks! Remember this isn't a trial its a hearing and we will know something later but I will keep yall posted for sure! Thanks to all of yall who are taking time out of your busy schedule to support QT whether he is your friend, your brother, your grand son, your cousin, whether he was in your Sunday school class, played ball with you or like me my nephew who I love SO very much! We will always fight tooth and nail for his freedom! We won't give UP EVER! and our story won't end here my prayer is we will continue to find ways to support the many, many people who are still wrongfully encarcerated fighting for their freedom! I wanna SHOUT OUT to our brothers at the Robertson Unit in Abilene, Texas especially Pastor Holder (who was his prison attorney) who have been like brothers to my nephew who have supported him, blieved in him, who have loved him, who have comforted him when he was so far from home, who mentored him, and taught him how to be "THE STRONG GODLY MAN HE IS TODAY" see what satan uses for evil GOD uses for good for his honor and glory! See he thought this would break us, he thought that this situation would make us turn from God, break our spirit, he thought we would wither away and die but what he failed to see is that we serve a LIVING GOD who says NOTHING is impossible for HIM and that no matter the outcome we are still CONQUERORS and it only made us stronger and more determined then EVER to SEE JUSTICE PREVAIL!
Love yall so much!
Joanne
Thanks again for all your prayers and support yall just dont know how much your prayers mean to QT and my family.. your prayers that God's will be done and he be glorified through all of this! Your prayers have made many days & nights easier to bare for him and for us and we will forever be in debt to yall for all the love and affection for us! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I just spoke to Mr. Biggs and as I had stated the government is trying to keep this hearing from happening even as I had shared with many of yall today, but PRAISE be to God! The time has passed their is NO TURNING BACK! It's been along time coming and it will take place
Thursday, April 1, 2010 @9:00 am
Earl Campbell Federal Bldg
1100 Commerce Street
15th Floor #1566
Court #1566
Dallas, Tx
PARKING - sorry you have to pay for parking its like around $8
You know its funny because we've been waiting almost 9 years to get here and please understand we have so much more to go but I thought I would be relieved to hear the news but as soon as he said "ITS FOR SURE THURSDAY" I felt like I was going to throw up and cry all at the same time! Mr. Biggs said now I dont know if you feel relief or anxious but we're moving forward! I dont know if he could sense it in my voice ha ha. PLEASE yall PLEASE keep praying for QT, Mr. Biggs, Judge Irma Ramirez, the attorneys, & witnesses involved that God give them wisdom and courage to make the right decisions and be courageous enough to come forward and tell the truth! Please pray for my sister Julie she gets anxious easy and gets to having anxiety attacks! Remember this isn't a trial its a hearing and we will know something later but I will keep yall posted for sure! Thanks to all of yall who are taking time out of your busy schedule to support QT whether he is your friend, your brother, your grand son, your cousin, whether he was in your Sunday school class, played ball with you or like me my nephew who I love SO very much! We will always fight tooth and nail for his freedom! We won't give UP EVER! and our story won't end here my prayer is we will continue to find ways to support the many, many people who are still wrongfully encarcerated fighting for their freedom! I wanna SHOUT OUT to our brothers at the Robertson Unit in Abilene, Texas especially Pastor Holder (who was his prison attorney) who have been like brothers to my nephew who have supported him, blieved in him, who have loved him, who have comforted him when he was so far from home, who mentored him, and taught him how to be "THE STRONG GODLY MAN HE IS TODAY" see what satan uses for evil GOD uses for good for his honor and glory! See he thought this would break us, he thought that this situation would make us turn from God, break our spirit, he thought we would wither away and die but what he failed to see is that we serve a LIVING GOD who says NOTHING is impossible for HIM and that no matter the outcome we are still CONQUERORS and it only made us stronger and more determined then EVER to SEE JUSTICE PREVAIL!
Love yall so much!
Joanne
Friday, March 26, 2010
Evidentiary Hearing - April 1, 2010
Wow.. we've been waiting for this for a LONG time coming! Thank you for all your support and prayers as we continue on this journey you will never know how much your support has kept us going!
Well, here we are it seems like a dream to have made it this far! Most people, most attorneys most convicts thought we would have been knocked out for the count but to God be the GLORY we are stronger then ever! Why? because God is true to his people.. and his promises, his saints that intercede for each other. Dont get it twisted we still have a lot more to go but to make it here considering the many many obstacles we have had to over come AMAZES me! One thing I want to make sure everyone is aware is that this is NOT a trial, this is a hearing, QT's is not being re-tried at least not yet. This hearing is basically to litigate if QT's rights have been violated due to "in-effective counsel" which is a right that we as American Citizens are guaranteed to have.
Here are some notes that need to be shared, QT's attorney has stated a couple of things that are important to keep in mind when and if you will be attending this hearing. First it is open to the public anyone can attend, Second it is vital to maintain composure another words not loud talking, no trippin, non of that drama stuff PLEASE! . Maintain yourself courteous and polite and keep in mind this is a FEDERAL HEARING please wear the appropriate clothing because if you don't they may not allow you in the courtroom.. especially if you are wearing sagging clothing.. Third keep in mind this is a hearing and if you have children if you can find a sitter great but if not and your baby/child becomes disruptive you may have to leave the court room I know its tough believe me but I just wanna make sure I pass along this info. Fourth keep in mind we won't have any final results or outcome of this hearing Thursday.. again this is a process so I dont want anyone to get their expectations up and think they will hear the judge say something like "YOU WIN" go home.. unfortunately everything is a long long process and that will most likely not happen.. FINALLY - BE PRAYED UP! I tell you without a shadow of a doubt if you guys knew the miracles that we have seen happening over the last couple of weeks you would completely and utterly be SHOCKED! REMEMBER.. GOD IS REAL & CAN MEET OUR NEEDS! All we have to do is have a little faith the size of a mustard seed... Below is the info as to time and place if you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact me. LOVE YA GUYS! for all your prayers and support!
April 1, 2010 at 9:00 am
Judge Irma C. Ramirez
15th Floor-Courtroom 1566
1100 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75242
For His KINGDOM!
Joanne
Well, here we are it seems like a dream to have made it this far! Most people, most attorneys most convicts thought we would have been knocked out for the count but to God be the GLORY we are stronger then ever! Why? because God is true to his people.. and his promises, his saints that intercede for each other. Dont get it twisted we still have a lot more to go but to make it here considering the many many obstacles we have had to over come AMAZES me! One thing I want to make sure everyone is aware is that this is NOT a trial, this is a hearing, QT's is not being re-tried at least not yet. This hearing is basically to litigate if QT's rights have been violated due to "in-effective counsel" which is a right that we as American Citizens are guaranteed to have.
Here are some notes that need to be shared, QT's attorney has stated a couple of things that are important to keep in mind when and if you will be attending this hearing. First it is open to the public anyone can attend, Second it is vital to maintain composure another words not loud talking, no trippin, non of that drama stuff PLEASE! . Maintain yourself courteous and polite and keep in mind this is a FEDERAL HEARING please wear the appropriate clothing because if you don't they may not allow you in the courtroom.. especially if you are wearing sagging clothing.. Third keep in mind this is a hearing and if you have children if you can find a sitter great but if not and your baby/child becomes disruptive you may have to leave the court room I know its tough believe me but I just wanna make sure I pass along this info. Fourth keep in mind we won't have any final results or outcome of this hearing Thursday.. again this is a process so I dont want anyone to get their expectations up and think they will hear the judge say something like "YOU WIN" go home.. unfortunately everything is a long long process and that will most likely not happen.. FINALLY - BE PRAYED UP! I tell you without a shadow of a doubt if you guys knew the miracles that we have seen happening over the last couple of weeks you would completely and utterly be SHOCKED! REMEMBER.. GOD IS REAL & CAN MEET OUR NEEDS! All we have to do is have a little faith the size of a mustard seed... Below is the info as to time and place if you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact me. LOVE YA GUYS! for all your prayers and support!
April 1, 2010 at 9:00 am
Judge Irma C. Ramirez
15th Floor-Courtroom 1566
1100 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75242
For His KINGDOM!
Joanne
Sunday, March 21, 2010
The Time Has COME
I received the call Friday from QT's attorney Mr. Biggs. The Evidentiary Hearing has been set for April 1, 2010... It's kinda scary because this is IT.. Alot of things haven't panned out the way we would have liked, alot of "so called witness" who can help by coming forward and being truthful have made themselves unavailable, and have chosen to allow this injustice to continue! A young man is looking to spend LIFE in prison for something he didn't DO! It really hurts because I just dont know if people really know the seriousness of the situation.. but I have CHOSEN to continue to trust in God because I know that it is only by his power that we have made it this far! & he has not brought us this far for failure!
As I talk to my nephew and can hear in his voice his concern/fear of the unknown, it takes everything in me to comfort him and ease his mind.. when my own mind is scrambling trying to make sense of it all and put together how we even got here!
So many emotions begin to bubble up I dont know whether to cry, to laugh, to sing, or dance.. just so much but, I do know that no matter the outcome we are still "VICTORIOUS" in him! Please continue to pray for QT and my family as we continue on this journey moving forward fighting daily, praying daily, seeking God's will and comfort in our moments of fear and doubt praying for MORE faith to trust and believe that he is in control of the whole situation and has always been!
As I talk to my nephew and can hear in his voice his concern/fear of the unknown, it takes everything in me to comfort him and ease his mind.. when my own mind is scrambling trying to make sense of it all and put together how we even got here!
So many emotions begin to bubble up I dont know whether to cry, to laugh, to sing, or dance.. just so much but, I do know that no matter the outcome we are still "VICTORIOUS" in him! Please continue to pray for QT and my family as we continue on this journey moving forward fighting daily, praying daily, seeking God's will and comfort in our moments of fear and doubt praying for MORE faith to trust and believe that he is in control of the whole situation and has always been!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
"The BATTLE CRY!"
Last night while I was at choir practice getting ready for this weeks Sunday worship I received a call from Mr. Biggs, QT's attorney. He gave me some awesome news as most of you know QT's Evidentiary Hearing had been post-poned because the government tried to cancel the hearing from happening with legal tactics stating the process of his appeals had not been followed correctly etc. Mr. Biggs had to provide several points as to why this hearing must continue! then it would be up to the judge to discern if the points provided to justify the process to move forward.
Thank God the judge saw to deny the government its request to cancel the hearing the judge saw it appropriate to CONTINUE with the Evidentiary Hearing! PRAISE GOD.. this is a very big win for us yall... I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your prayers for QT, my family, for the many many others that still are fighting the battle of injustice! Please dont stop interceding for the many other brothers and sisters that are fighting for their freedom, for their life, for their exoneration!
Please continue to pray for us, that is the only way we are making it! There is no amount of money, there is no amount of knowledge, there is no amount of power that can DO or UNDO God's will! We know this battle isn't over we know that the enemy is mad and hot on our heels as we push, push, push forward so we know that he will begin to attack us every way possible. Please pray for us as we continue to fight the enemy. Jesus will always be satan's enemy, not quietly but actively and vigorously, with full determination to exterminate evil! All his servants whether angels in heaven or us here on earth will and must fight! The duty of every soldier in the army of the Lord is daily, with all our heart, soul, and strength is to fight against satan!
WAR RAGES ALL AROUND, AND TO DREAM OF PEACE IS DANGEROUS AND FUTILE! Stand STRONG & FIGHT soldiers even if its on your knees!
Thank God the judge saw to deny the government its request to cancel the hearing the judge saw it appropriate to CONTINUE with the Evidentiary Hearing! PRAISE GOD.. this is a very big win for us yall... I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your prayers for QT, my family, for the many many others that still are fighting the battle of injustice! Please dont stop interceding for the many other brothers and sisters that are fighting for their freedom, for their life, for their exoneration!
Please continue to pray for us, that is the only way we are making it! There is no amount of money, there is no amount of knowledge, there is no amount of power that can DO or UNDO God's will! We know this battle isn't over we know that the enemy is mad and hot on our heels as we push, push, push forward so we know that he will begin to attack us every way possible. Please pray for us as we continue to fight the enemy. Jesus will always be satan's enemy, not quietly but actively and vigorously, with full determination to exterminate evil! All his servants whether angels in heaven or us here on earth will and must fight! The duty of every soldier in the army of the Lord is daily, with all our heart, soul, and strength is to fight against satan!
WAR RAGES ALL AROUND, AND TO DREAM OF PEACE IS DANGEROUS AND FUTILE! Stand STRONG & FIGHT soldiers even if its on your knees!
Friday, January 22, 2010
"Amazing Love"
As the pressure begins to build kinda like a pot getting ready to boil over at its hottest point I am reassured by his spirit that he is STILL is in control.. Of course we know that there are several things in play in this story. We know that there are principalities at work in places we can not see or understand but trusting that God's timing is always SO perfect.
QT and I have spoken with his attorney at length working on responses, petitions, etc. and we know that it has been an uphill battle for 8 years and its about to get tougher and as I think about it, it brings me back to when Christ had to carry that cross up the hill on calvary to full fill his promise and just think if he'd given up we'd have "NO HOPE"!
Hope is what keeps us going, in the fight to see him free, to see him home, to see him exonerated for a crime he did not commit! As I talked to QT and things were looking a little shacky due some tactics the state has thrown he told me "tia I am going to fast this weekend (1/17/10) just because my soul needs it because their is a hunger for me in the deepest part of my soul that is thirsty for more of him" I told him I would fast with him.. I just said it without thinking or preparing for it as a form of support for his need but I must say "I FAILED TERRIBLY"... I use to think about when Christ asked his disciples to pray with him when he was in the garden and they kept falling asleep.. I use to think how hard it it to stay up with your lord, how hard is it to support him and it brought me to my knees,crying, praying and seeking forgiveness because I had failed my nephew and God too.. but thankfully his spirit came and comforted me and brought me back with him.. its amazes me everyday to see the Love he has for YOU, for ME, for ALL of us! HIS is truly Amazing Love, How can it be that You, my King, should die for me?
amazing love,I know it’s true. it’s my joy to honor you,in all I do, I honor You!
Please continue to pray for QT, for my family as we continue to thank the Lord for all he has done, all he is doing, and all he will do!
For HIS Glory
Joanne Alonzo-Gloria
QT and I have spoken with his attorney at length working on responses, petitions, etc. and we know that it has been an uphill battle for 8 years and its about to get tougher and as I think about it, it brings me back to when Christ had to carry that cross up the hill on calvary to full fill his promise and just think if he'd given up we'd have "NO HOPE"!
Hope is what keeps us going, in the fight to see him free, to see him home, to see him exonerated for a crime he did not commit! As I talked to QT and things were looking a little shacky due some tactics the state has thrown he told me "tia I am going to fast this weekend (1/17/10) just because my soul needs it because their is a hunger for me in the deepest part of my soul that is thirsty for more of him" I told him I would fast with him.. I just said it without thinking or preparing for it as a form of support for his need but I must say "I FAILED TERRIBLY"... I use to think about when Christ asked his disciples to pray with him when he was in the garden and they kept falling asleep.. I use to think how hard it it to stay up with your lord, how hard is it to support him and it brought me to my knees,crying, praying and seeking forgiveness because I had failed my nephew and God too.. but thankfully his spirit came and comforted me and brought me back with him.. its amazes me everyday to see the Love he has for YOU, for ME, for ALL of us! HIS is truly Amazing Love, How can it be that You, my King, should die for me?
amazing love,I know it’s true. it’s my joy to honor you,in all I do, I honor You!
Please continue to pray for QT, for my family as we continue to thank the Lord for all he has done, all he is doing, and all he will do!
For HIS Glory
Joanne Alonzo-Gloria
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Closer & Closer
I thought it would much easier with QT close by and him able to have more access to people he hadn't seen in a while but I realize that its not! I know it gets only harder as time pases because realizing that the (spiritual)battle becomes more intense. I know the we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places and with that in mind please pray for us.. It seems like the enemy knows we are so close, we just need to hold on to the faith! Jennifer went to see him and he was fine but a little disappointed because he felt that he reacted out of character.. I mean he said "tia man its so different here really the devil rules this place, just the sense of evil and darkness, helplessness, hopelessness here... I would much rather be at my unit with brothers that really love God and encourage each other to keep going forward" but if you are really concerned for his health (physically/spiritually) please keep him in your prayer that God continue to have his angels protect him... That God continue to work in and on the judges/attorneys/district attorneys and everyone involved in his case.
I did speak with his attorney Mr. Biggs very briefly and his case has been set for Wednesday,February 24, 2010. Please be praying that God's will be done and he be glorified through all of this! I know God is working and I get so easily distracted with so many things going on in our family right now it feels like a BIG RED target is on our back one thing after another, one issue after another but I know this is the work of the enemy to test us but we know who our strength and faith is in but I must admit there are times that I feel weak in the knees and my head is spinning but I just have to slow myself down and praise him for all he has done, all he is doing, and all he will do!
For His Glory,
Joanne/Joey/Chana
I did speak with his attorney Mr. Biggs very briefly and his case has been set for Wednesday,February 24, 2010. Please be praying that God's will be done and he be glorified through all of this! I know God is working and I get so easily distracted with so many things going on in our family right now it feels like a BIG RED target is on our back one thing after another, one issue after another but I know this is the work of the enemy to test us but we know who our strength and faith is in but I must admit there are times that I feel weak in the knees and my head is spinning but I just have to slow myself down and praise him for all he has done, all he is doing, and all he will do!
For His Glory,
Joanne/Joey/Chana
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