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 17th – outside/in
by Kirst on August 18, 2009
Hi Love,
What a comfort and feeling of home in my life to receive your first letter today. I can’t imagine my love for you growing any more, and yet everyday I am amazed. Your timing was perfect when you called. Kayti needed you and you were there to reassure her. She held your kisses in her little hands as she went back to sleep. She is a doll. I see you when I look at her. What a gift.
I organized finances after I got Kayt to bed. I wrote Bob a check for the remainder of the retainer and some toward costs. We have one more chunk to give him for the rest of the upfront costs.
Please pray for the lease take over and sale of our two vehicles. We need that to happen soon before the payments are due.
Kayti says hi. She just woke up again and she is going to sleep with me tonight. She keeps having bad dreams.
I’d better say goodnight. I’ll finish writing on the way up tomorrow. All my love baby!
…
I am on the way to the hearing now with Crystal, Dad and Scott H.
Kayt was up every 30-45 minutes last night.
Love, Kirst
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