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 28th – outside/in 2.0
by Kirst on February 1, 2010
Card Sentiment: I am thinking of you at this very moment, unless you are reading this after my bedtime, in that case I’m dreaming of you.
Hi. You tried to call 3 or 4 times this evening, but we weren’t here. We went to a gathering at Debbie’s. The kids had a ball playing with Tyler. They stayed by his side the entire night.
Mallory had her shots. She is pretty miserable. She has a fever of 100–it may be a long night. She has grown to 10 lb. and 22 1/4 inches. She is in the 20% percentile for height, the 40% for weight and the 60th% for head circumfrence. Big cranium!
The movers came today to take all of Kay’s stuff. I can’t believe they are moving this weekend. They are coming to visit you Saturday AM on their way out of town. You may have already seen them by the time you get this letter.
Did I tell you Kayti loved coloring the picture you sent? Did a friend draw it? Send pictures of monster trucks when you can. Buddy asks every letter. Gotta go.
Love, Kirst
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