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Yay! I'm so excited I'm off tomorrow!! I'm going to be able to get so much done for Gage's surprise birthday on Saturday!
Unfortunately, Coyote Ranch Resort was full this weekend....that's what I get for putting it off until the last minute. But I did manage to get two hotel rooms, right next to each other for Saturday night!
Gage and his friends in one room....and me in the other. Ahhhhh, peace and quite for a whole night...just me! Lovely. I'll probably sleep the whole time! haha.

So, I've been writing about how worried I've been about Gage's dad. It's been over a year since he has seen Gage, almost as long since he's even spoken to him. I found out a few days ago that he is, once again, in jail. He's being held for theft, violation of probation, and child support. Geez, he only owes me about $27,310.00. Ridiculous.
As disgusted as I am that he's in jail, again, I have to admit I was so happy to hear that he's alive. I didn't know if he was lying dead in a ditch somewhere. No one in his family has heard from him since this summer, when his dad passed away.
So, of course, the worst is going through my mind. And of course, I'm glad to hear he's still alive.
Rumor has it, that he may be going to prison this time. I wrote him, telling him how sad I am for him, where he is in life right now. But that I have hope. There have been many people in my family that were addicted to drugs. They came through, so I know there's a chance. Maybe prison is what he needs to get clean. Maybe this is finally rock bottom?
He's on my prayer list, has been for many years, and I'll continue to pray for him, hoping that one day, he will get back to being the dad he once was.
As much hope as I have for him, I'm still weary about giving him our address. I rented a post office box this weekend. I told him that if he wants to write Gage, he can. But I haven't told Gage yet about him being in jail.
His birthday/surprise party/license....so many exciting things coming up for him, I don't want to put a damper on that!
So, I figure by the time his dad gets my letter...and decides to write Gage....if he does, it will be after Gage's birthday.

I've been wanting to get a po box for a while now. Living out in the country, there's a lot of mail I feel uncomfortable about being sent to my house.
Also, I want to get back into Postcrossing for me and Zac. I didn't really like having my home address out there.
So I suppose this was the push I needed to get that ball rollin'.
Zac and I are all about postcards and pen pals, so my mailing address is posted on the side, if anyone wants to write us! :)

I hope you all are having a fabulous week!!! I'm super excited about our upcoming weekend!!

peace out