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: september 23rd – outside/in
by Kirst on January 24, 2010
Card Sentiment: Sometime life is all sunshine and rainbows, other times it’s just a steaming pile of crap. (I’m there for you in any case, Amigo.)
Great card, huh?! I thought this was a good one considering your feelings lately.
I am at the Pavilion cafe, called the Solid Rock Cafe outside the cafeteria at CHC. I have 45 minutes before I pick up Kayti. I ate lunch here today.
The kids had AWANA last night. Ryan earned his book and Kayti didn’t yet. She still has to memorize the pledge. She was bummed. Buddy was SO excited.
I hung out at Amy’s and went grocery shopping while Amy watched Mallory. That was nice. I got a bunch of cards there.
It is so hot here, way to hot for fall!
Well, I am going to wrap up for now.
Love you, Kirst
Related Letters
- take 2: september 29th – outside/in
- take 2: september 23rd – inside/out
- take 2: september 29th – inside/out
- take 2: september 9th – outside/in
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