Kirsten and Scott--a husband and wife that are separated by jailhouse walls, as he is incarcerated despite his innocence. He is facing life in prison without the possibility of parole. As a family of 4, and then 5, as the story unfolds, Scott and Kirsten knew the "good life." But God had a better one in store. They first had to be broken. They plumb new depths of their faith and in their knowledge of the Word in these days that some would consider dark, but that God infused with great joy. Throughout a total of 16 months of separation they wrote letters to each other that are filled with the stories that capture the depth of their love, family life, fear, questioning, and details of what God is doing in, around and through them. Many of the letters are laced with snaphots of jailhouse interactions in the maximum security unit where God still dwells. It is inspiring to see how the Holy Spirit moves throughout the whole situation when you see Scott’s letter next to Kirsten’s as the days go by. Prayers are being prayed and answered and it is all recorded in the daily wrap-up. It is a God story. It is a love story. And the letters are delivered daily. Make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed to receive daily updates of our story. To learn more about this blog and the background behind it, check out the About Section.

About The Letters

One September morning out of the blue, sheriffs arrived at our doorstep with guns drawn asking for my husband.  Later that week he was arrested for crimes he didn’t commit.
He was facing life in prison without parole.
He was jailed until January when they released him for lack of evidence.  We had a 2-year-old and an 8-month old.
Three years, two new puppies and a 6-week-old baby later, he was again picked up for the original charges and jailed–this time for 11 months.  He was tried and acquitted of all charges.
These were days of uncertainty, amazement at the creativity of God’s care for us, and an incredible building of depth of spirituality for us.
And the community of Christ gathered around to be God’s hands extended.  We could not have walked the journey without them.  You will see them mentioned throughout–but I especially must mention Scott’s parents and my parents.  They loved so much it hurt.
Funding a legal defense of a total of $250K was not easy.  It was a miracle and love from others and now it is a debt we carry with us.
Throughout, we wrote each other letters.  I share them with you here so you can get a glimpse of our journey.  The letters start from Kirsti to Scott and begin to be reciprocated once Scott gets his small golf pencil and paper.
Take what is in here and use it to enhance your own life.  Truly live today and love those around you.  And pursue Christ.

One September morning out of the blue, sheriffs arrived at our doorstep with guns drawn asking for my husband.  Later that week he was arrested for crimes he didn’t commit.

He was facing life in prison without parole.

He was jailed until January when they released him for lack of evidence.  We had a 2-year-old and an 8-month old.

Three years, two new puppies and a 3-week-old baby later, he was again picked up for the original charges and jailed–this time for 11 months.  He was tried and acquitted of all charges.

These were days of uncertainty, amazement at the creativity of God’s care for us, and an incredible building of depth of spirituality for us.

And the community of Christ gathered around to be God’s hands extended.  We could not have walked the journey without them.  You will see them mentioned throughout–but I especially must mention Scott’s parents and my parents.  They loved so much it hurt.

Funding a legal defense of a total of $250K was not easy.  It was a miracle and love from others and now it is a debt we carry with us.

Throughout, we wrote each other letters.  I share them with you here so you can get a glimpse of our journey.  The letters start from Kirsti to Scott and begin to be reciprocated once Scott gets his small golf pencil and paper.

Take what is in here and use it to enhance your own life.  Truly live today and love those around you.  And pursue Christ.

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