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.

january 8th – inside/out

by Kirst on January 8, 2010

Hi Sweetheart,

How are you today?  I trust that the Lord is watching over you and meeting your needs.  I pray every day that He will supply us with what we need, not only to endure this trial, but to exhibit his love to those around us.  He is faithful.

I have been chow serving full time for the past couple of days and it has made writing to you difficult.

It’s after lunch and I didn’t have to serve today, except breakfast.  So now I have some time to write to you.  Yea!!  I think things might be returning to normal and I’ll just be an alternate.  The regular guy who I was replacing “signed” and will not be going back to court anymore.  But, now that I think about it, that means they will be shipping him out to prison soon (anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks from when you “sign” a deal).  So, hopefully keep him here for a little while.

My new cellie is a good guy.  He is respectful and courteous.  It always helps when the person is older and has lived a little.  He’s not interested in the politics or the games that are often played here.  He just wants to do his time and move on.  Joey said he’d been praying that I would get a cellie that would be easier on me.  I believe his prayer was answered.

Ray goes for sentencing today.  We have been praying pretty heavy for him and for leniency in his sentence.  He has really been reaching out to us and I think God has been working on him.  I have to praise Him that He allowed Ray to stay around here as long as He has.  Another example or His divine wisdom, His way is perfect.

Sorry about my writing.  My pencil is only about 1 1/2 inches long.  I will order a new one tonight so that your eyes will be spared the strain of trying to read this hen-scratching.

I’ll write more later sweetgirl.  Our time is coming, I can feel it.  Stay strong.

I love you, Scott

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