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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september 10th – outside/in
by Kirst on August 15, 2009
Hey hottie,
Can’t get over how hot you looked on Saturday. Do you get opportunities to do sports or lift weights? That will probably help you feel good.
I am going to try and develop a regimen myself. Maybe the treadmill would be a good start.
If I forget to ask you on the phone, where is your cologne? I can’t find it. I need to smell you. I spray all my letters with perfume for you.
Remember our trip to Temecula? That was so fun! The massages, the long dinner with those incredible mushrooms, the lounge chair.
We have these good memories to spend time with when we are lonely for each other.
You amaze me by the way God is working through you. That is so exciting. Don’t think you always have to feel it, because there will be times when the feelings just aren’t there. Just hold onto His promises, and my promise to you. For better or worse I am your helper, friend, lover and companion. NOTHING will change that.
“Love you forever and forever, love you with all my heart, love you whenever we’re together, love you when we’re apart.” – Allison Krauss
Sleep well my love. May God grant you peace and rest.
Yours, Kirst
Related Letters
- november 10th – outside/in
- take 2: september 10th – outside/in
- the first letter – september 4th
- september 27th – outside/in
- september 6th – outside/in
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