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
by Kirst on February 1, 2010
Good afternoon! It is 2:47 and I am sitting down to write you and to write thank you notes. Today I got Kayt to school, then fed Mallory in the parking lot at preschool. She hand’t eaten since 1:30 but I didn’t have time to feed her before I left. Then I dropped off Ryan and headed home to take a bath and put on makeup. Then off to take Mallory to her 2 month check up at the doctor and for shots. The I packed up Kayt and McDonalds and headed home. Made lots of calls setting up appointments and making financial arrangments. Updated the calendar, etc. No I have an hour before Kayt and I leave to pick up Ryan. We are going to Debbie’s for a work get together.
Sorry I missed your call last night at 9:00. I was out! Mondays I am extra tired because of busy Sundays.
Got a call from Chalea who “heard.” She left a message offering help. I need to call her back. I’ll write more soon.
Love, Kirst
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