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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take 2: october 3rd – outside/in
by Kirst on February 4, 2010
Hi. I returned from Girls’ Weekend today and I missed your call. I had just come downstairs and I couldn’t find a single phone. It killed me! Sorry.
It was a good time–Mallory was a hit. It changes the dynamic to have a baby there with me, but I was a lot more relaxed than with Kayti the first time. Crystal and Leon watched her Saturday night so we could go out. Mals cried for an hour! She has never done that before.
Tish wasn’t able to make it this time–but we talked with her for hours on speakerphone Friday night. The girls paid for me to attend the weekend. It was really sweet. We got our makeup done free at the mall Saturday. That was nice.
The kids seemed to have fun. Mom helped rearrange their toys again. They saw Shark Tale today. On the phone yesterday Ryan kept asking me to come home. He calmed down when I told him I would bring him a present.
I miss you tons and love you. Can’t wait to hear your voice again.
Yours, Kirst
Related Letters
- take 2: september 29th – outside/in
- take 2: november 12th – outside/in
- december 11th – outside/in
- take 2: october 26th – outside/in
- october 18th – outside/in
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