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.

november 26th – outside/in

by Kirst on November 8, 2009

Hi honey,

I bought this card today with my membership rewards from Hallmark.  $6 to spend however I wanted.  I got this and 3 votive candles.  Right now, because they were in the bag together, this card smells like a mix of cinammon, Christmas cookie and warm apple crisp.  Yum!  Hopefully its little fibers will retain the smell to warm you in a cold, sterile place.

I jsut returned from Michele’s house.  I saw you called.  I was rushing home in case you got to use the phone, but I guess I missed you by a long shot.  It was an unexpected time with Michele, Amy and Robin.  After talking for awhile I totally broke down and sobbed.  It’s been a hard week.  It hasn’t been bad, just full of effort and the closer we get to the trial the more I feel tension in my body and heart.  Mostly I have anxiety about the kids–where to leave them and how it will all go down.  They are used to being with me almost every day.  I want to traumatize them as little as possible given the circumstances.  I don’t want them to fear.  And as much as I believe in you, my heart feels the possibility that the truth will not prevail and I will spend the rest of my days and nights alone to raise these kids and beyond.  I must trust God and believe in the justice system to function as it is intended.  So far…only God has been deserving of that trust.  I know He gives us strength to bear and be joyful in any situation in which we enter.  Not before we get there, but right when we need it.  But I need to share my heart with you, so you know where I am.

I got to see a movie by myself today–Life As A House with Kevin Kline.  Tear jerker–but good stimulator of parental thought.  I want to see more movies.  They really are a nice escape.  I am enjoying the times I have in the theater.

I love you, Kirst

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