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.

november 28th – inside/out

by Kirst on November 10, 2009

Good Morning Sweetgirl,

We just received commissary a couple minutes ago and we are back in the cells.  Being able to have a snack in between the 4AM breakfast and the 11:30AM lunch is a major bonus for me.  I usually find myself hungry aroun 8:30 or 9 with my body telling me I need to eat something.

I look forward to seeing Doug today.  It has been awhile since he and I talked.  But in addition to that, I’ve found that I get such great enjoyment out of just being “present” with those that visit me.  It is such a wonderful thing “to be” with someone you love.  I try not to take any of the visits for granted.  Once I get back from the visit, I try to carve out some alone time so that I can replay the details in my mind.  I guess it is also a way of extending the visit and ending it on my terms when I decide that it is over.  I have to take back control wherever I can.  That’s not wrong is it?  Because my motive is not the control but rather the extra time with my loved one.

Right before they opened the doors to let us out for commissary, I told Jonathan that we were going to start the day out with a verse.  I chose Isaiah 40:27-31:

Oh Israel, how can you say that the Lord does not see your troubles?  How can you say that God refuses to hear your case?  Have you never heard or understood?  Don’t you know that the Lord is the Everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth?  He never grows faint or weary.  No one can measure the depths of His understanding.  He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; He offers strength to the weak.  Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up.  But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength.  They will fly on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint.

This verse was the perfect way for us to start our day.  Praise God!

I’ll talk with you soon.  Enjoy this day that the Lord has given us.

I love you Mrs., Mr.

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