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 28th – outside/in

by Kirst on November 13, 2009

Hi Babe,

Thought I’d send a bit of home to you.  Does this make you feel like you’re in our bedroom?  If you can’t be here I can at least send some beauty and comfort to you. 

We had a good day today.  We made Kayt the area in my office.  She was so excited.  Then we went to the Wright’s.  Kathy and I drank tea and visited.  Their house is so warm and homey.  We got home and I put them down for naps.  After 1/2 hour of playing and a dirty diaper, they went to sleep and slept well.  Then we decorated for Christmas (the beginning of our decorating since Buddy needed to cuddle with Mommy.)

Two good days in a row to just hang out with the kids.  What a gift.  We look forward to sharing these times with you.

I love you.

Yours, Kirst

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