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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november 24th – outside/in
by Kirst on November 5, 2009
Hi Babe,
Found these old pictures today and they are so cute. Thought you’d love them.
I am so sorry to hear you’re sick. I wish I could draw you a bath and get you some hot tea.
It is raining–really winter rain with heavy wind. It is cozy weather. We made gingerbread cookies and are wearing sweats. It is fun. Mary Anne called and she is having a cord of wood delivered Monday. What a blessing! We are having a fire about every night. “It’s A Wonderful Life” is on. The part where they are dancing and the swimming pool opens. They fall in and just keep dancing. Then everyone else jumps in to join them. Then they walk home singing, “Buffalo gals won’t you come out tonight…” I don’t think we’ve ever watched that movie together.
Know I love you and look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Yours, Kirst
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