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 5th – outside/in

by Kirst on October 12, 2009

Hi,

It’s 9PM and I am just settling into bed.  I missed several calls from you.  I picked up the phone upstairs–but by the time I got downstairs, you were gone.  I hope you can call back.

I got 3 letters from you today.  Thanks!  What a treat.  They were from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

I enclosed some encouraging emails that came in last night.

I am going to spend the night at your parents’ house next Wednesday and be at the arraignment next Thursday.

You were so poised today.  The others were slouched, but you were sitting tall, but humble.  I am proud of you.  And I am pleased with Bob.  He’s good.  I am grateful for God’s goodness and the way He showed Himself today.  He is incredible.

I had a good heart to heart talk with my dad today.  He was so loving.  He is in a good place right now–super into the Word and in time with God.  I am so blessed to have a dad like him.

Had a good lunch at Cucina Cucina with both of our dads, Hendu, Leon and Crystal.  I talked with your dad, just the two of us, for awhile outside.

Are you tired of thinking of all of this stuff?  What can I do for you in there?  I wish I could buy you something to make your life more comfortable.  A nice big fluffy down pillow, or a bathtub, or a big, hot, juicy, sizzling Ruths’ Chris rib chop with au gratin potatoes and asparagus and bread and something chocolatey for dessert.  What do you think?  Just close your eyes and taste it.  Think I could fit into this envelope?

We need to get away for a honeymoon sometime soon–a 2nd one that is.  Do you want to renew our vows in your current home or wait until you get out?  I can’t believe our 5th anniversary is coming up.

I am worrying that you missed your calling window.  I am so sorry.

I read a neat portion in my book A Grace Disguised last night.  I want to type it out and share it with you.

Love you now and always!

Yours, Kirst

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