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.

the first letter – september 4th

by Kirst on August 14, 2009

Oh sweet love of my life, know that I am amazed by you.  You are the best father I know and the most incredible husband and lover.  God has allowed us moments of great beauty and joy and I am living them now as you are not in the bed beside me.  I wish I could be there but I am resigned to trusting.

I love you so much Scott.  This is my first night without you and I am doing okay, but missing you from the depth of my being.

You have a body of supporters that gathered here tonight.  They love us and offer everything they have.

I am writing this after taking 2 sleeping pills!

Thanks for calling.  Can’t wait to be beside you again.

Love, Kirst

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