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 3rd – outside/in

by Kirst on October 10, 2009

Hi Babe,

I am really tired.  What’s new huh?!  It is 8:43PM on a Saturday night and I’d like to go to bed, but I don’t want to miss you if you call.

Today was a productive day.  This morning Kayt and I made pancakes.  Then we cleaned our bathroom.  I got to go to Stef’s dad’s new condo for a pedicure and lunch.  Then I came home and Kayt and I cleaned my closet.  Well, I cleaned…she was a little whirlwind in the office.

When I was cleaning the bathroom she said, “You cleaning the potty, sweetie?”  During quiet play time she was holding the monitor and yelling into it.  “Kirst, Mommy, Sweetheart, can you hear me…Kirst.”  So many funny moments in every day.

I love to get your letters.   Today I got the one from when you were locked down.  You can always have Joey call me, or Jonathan, if you need to get me a message.

I got a card from Becky’s mom Melanie today with a book of stamps.

Kayt got carried away with her coloring over the letter.  Hope you can read it, as dictated to me.

Wish I could visit you in person this weekend…but I guess it must be pretty quiet there.

Are you discouraged by the letters slowing down some?

Well, I need to rest.  My eyes are heavy and the prospect of getting the kids up and ready in the morning is a little daunting to me right now.  They both need baths and I need a shower and I need to pack the bag.  I didn’t do a very good job of pre-planning.

I love you Scott Fredric.  Can’t wait to be by your side again.

Love, Kirst

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