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.

take 2: outside/in

by Kirst on November 5, 2010

Hi Babe,

I have been carrying this card around for weeks.  I am sorry I haven’t done a better job of writing.

Tyler and Sara took all three kids home last night and I got to pray with Debbie and Gretchen.  I am enclosing a copy of the notes we took.

You have matured so much spiritually.  I am so proud of you.

It’s Friday night–want to go on a date?  Let’s go to the movies to see Spanglish with Adam Sandler.  Come home!

I love you, Kirst

P.S.  I have enclosed Kayti’s report card.

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