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.

september 5th – outside/in

by Kirst on August 14, 2009

11:50 pm

Dear Scott,

I just returned from an incredible outpouring of love at a board meeting with other reps from the church.  They laid hands on me and prayed, offered support in many ways and gave me $3120 toward your defense.  They gave me diapers, wipes, vitamins and other toiletries.  Everyone is rallying.  Stef opened an account at B of A for donations.

You are loved!  As an expression of that I have asked people to write Kayt and Ryan about you for when they are ready.  They are going to share their experiences with you and tell the kids about the love you have for them and the incredible father you are.

Details are beginning to be worked on for finances/living arrangements, etc.  I will fill you in more tomorrow.

If the chaplain brings you a Bible, read Psalm 140-143.

You are my love for a lifetime and I am confident that God will carry us through.  I will not speak about anything but personal issues in these letters per Bob.  You shouldn’t either.  Everything will have to go through him or Alan.

I have been solid so far thanks to Him.  No breakdowns yet, but I will be expecting it, and I know it is a part of the process.

How are you holding up?  I will write to you everyday.  This will be my nightly routine.  I will also keep a journal.

You can do this!  Stay strong and don’t worry about us.

Love you, Kirst

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