QUE GUAPO !

This picture is a little fuzzy, but still has the Micah attitude written all over it. I got to talk to him yesterday and he is doing great. Well great relatively speaking of course. He has not been doing much writing because the pencil sharpener in his new cell is not working too well. He has finally gotten to move into a new cell. His old celly was such a downer he is thrilled with his new cell.

He is now with two as he calls them "really old" guys. That means they are probably over 40 or something. They have good stories though and one thing Micah loves is a good story. Maybe it will add to his writing.

Micah said the Coconino County was so nice yesterday they put three jelly beans on their cake for lunch! Woo Hoo! He is sooo anxious to get out of County. It is just sooo boring there. They don't offer classes, no exercise yards, no nothing.

I pointed out that at least he got to talk to me and girlfriend unlimited. He said not to be rude of course but he would take the limited calls if it meant getting out of County. Boredom is a drag to be sure.

GOOD FRIDAY?

With eight and a half months in Coconino County jail Micah has about experienced all of the holidays in jail. I don't know which one has been hardest for him, probably Christmas. On Christmas we were able to talk to him, and we will be able to talk to him on Easter.
He will have visits from several friends and his brother on Easter, so that makes me feel better. I do wish I had sent him a card, but I forgot to and just hope he does not feel too bummed out.
If anyone wants to visit Micah just let me know and we will get you in. We are trying to coordinate his visits so that he can see more people and get as much outside contact as possible. He sends his love and appreciation for all who have visited and written and please keep them coming :)

RED HAT AND RED BALLOON

Oh man Jesse you are such a chicken! The good part is the support for Micah is growing and he is thrilled to say the least. I talked to Micah after the hearing today, which was forwarded until May 6th. He commented that he was glad to see so many people there but was not sure they were all "friendly" faces.
He did say it is very difficult to go to these hearings. He sees everyone coming, and then leaving in their cars free to go and do as they please. It is a very difficult reminder of the life he is missing living in Coconino County Jail.
One observation he has made is that jail is a writers paradise, minus the se# of course. He has all the time he needs to write and it is really easy to concentrate on his writing. He said his novel is coming along well and he is really excited about it.
I asked him if he would like any magazines and he said some writers magazines might be good with tips etc. to help him out. If anyone knows of any good ones input on this is appreciated.
As for news, we know about as much as everyone else, which is not much.

HEARING UPDATE

Just a reminder, tomorrow three oclock for the hearing. I have been told by my loving son, who would be Micahs' brother that he is not, repeat not, going to do the red hat red balloon thing. Oh well can't say I did not try.
I am still waitning on pictures and will post them as soon as I get them. I am looking forward to my chat with Micah tomorrow, it is hard to just talk twice a week. Thanks to his girlfriend for keeping me up to speed, much appreciated. :)

SUNDAY NEWS

Micah only called once today, as we are trying to save money and only talk twice a week. It is difficult, but at least he gets his visits and girlfriend calls. I try to send him a card every week and of course his long rambly Sunday letters from the family.
I am supposed to receive some pictures of him that he got from girlfriend, so will post those as I get them. They are probably the most recent pictures I have of him other than the ones I have already posted.
Of course there are the mug shots on the Daily Scum, where he was pretty beat up and very angry about that. They were also pretty excited I'm sure to get a picture of him at his initial hearing with all the chains on. Oh the things that sell papers ha?
This week on Wed. is Micahs' update hearing. Probably no new news, but we can always get a surprise. Most likely another forward, but we will see.
I made the mistake of complaining to Micah about how much we are not making, and he reminded me that when he was living here we were all living on 200.00 per month. That made me feel better and I promptly apologized to him for complaining and swore not to do it again.
He only had one half hour visit today, so is hoping his brother Jesse will be able to get over to visit him this week. He did say he has been using his money to buy a few things he needs. He bought some socks and deoderant. I asked him if he was going to buy curtains and a matching bedspread for his cell and he said he was actually eying some silk sheets. Looks like he is planning on being in Coconino County for awhile.

BOOK TIME

I got to talk to Micah today. It was good to talk to him and I enjoyed his good humor. He was talking to his Dad about the new book he is writing. He is really into Greek mythology right now so he is writing a modern version of Odysseus.
When I asked him if he was writing any poetry he said "Mom that is so last week, so old school, so old news, now it is the novel".
I suggested to him that it would be really cool if he printed it really neatly and we published it in his handwriting. I asked him how many people handwrite their own books? He was just quiet then started laughing.
"You are just trying to get out of typing it up, you can't fool me!" Ok he caught me, I hate typing and I am also literary illiterate. As in I can't even begin to edit or add anything to his work. Hopefully he does not expect me to do anything other than type it up, because that is my limit of expertise when it comes to writing.
He is hoping to find out something concrete about his case in the coming weeks, as of now we know about as much as we did about eight months ago, nothing. Oh except eight months ago the other two boys were in jail too, but now they are out and enjoying the lovely spring weather of Flagstaff.
It is funny but Micah never ever talks about that fact. He just tells me to chill and not to get angry or sad, because that does not help him or the case or myself. Like he says "don't worry be happy".

APRIL FOOLS

Coconino County Jail is a great place to spend eight months of your life. Especially your senior year when you are 18 years old. Lots of time to think, ponder your belly button and you get to visit once a week with someone from the real world.
The prison system is fair, with fair sentences and it all makes sense.
Lawyers are truly concerned with the truth and finding out what really happened and who is guilty and innocent.
Newspapers tell the truth.




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