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
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december 4th – outside/in
by Kirst on November 20, 2009
Hi. I got your letter today about our CS friend. I’d love to hear more of his story of you can. If not, I understand.
I feel bad when I talk to you and I am down. I don’t want you to think my whole day is like that. You caught me today when I was so tired. Later, Kayt woke up and we did more laundry. Then my dad watched Buddy while we (Kayt & I) went to Target to get birthday presents for the twins. I got all the kids a gift card since we hadn’t done anything for Johnny & Carl yet.
My rose is so beautiful. It is open now and it id so fragrant. I am not sure who picked it up, but it’s a beauty. I smell it everyday at least twice.
Well, my love, I must rest. Got to be out of here by 7:30 tomorrow. I love you,
Yours, Kirst
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