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.

october 19th – inside/out

by Kirst on September 20, 2009

Good Morning Sweetgirl,

No Bible study with Silver this morning. I forgot he had to go to court. But I came out into the day room with my study Bible and my coffee anyway. I am glad I made the commitment to go ahead and do that.

We had a new wood “Big Tony” who has been here for about a week. He came over to look at my study Bible and ask questions. He mentioned that he tried to read the Bible on several occasions but it just doesn’t make sense to him. I told him about the Bible the Wrights sent me and how at the beginning of each book it also gives information about the author and the events surrounding the time it was written.

We also talked about where he was in his walk and about what he knew of Jesus. He is open to talking more and will most likely participate in our Bible Study. It was almost better that Silver and I didn’t start our study this morning because Tony probably would have been intimidated and not approached us. I’m glad he approached me and I’m glad the Lord gave me the words he needed. Praise God.

It was weird not having a cellie last night. It made me miss you even more. I was alone and left by myself to think, write, and read. So I sat on my bunk and thought about you. About laying next to you in our bed and climbing the mountain in the middle to get next to you. I imagined lyting there skin-to-skin, talking with you in the night and feeling the love and safety of your embrace. I quickly realized I had to change what I was doing, I could not mentally or emotionally continue down that path right then.

So I grabbed a war book and started reading. Usually, if I have any alone time to think, I reflect on the wonderful memories that we have together and dream about making more. Doing that tonight just touched me too deeply, too quickly.

Please know that I love you with all of my heart and I am excited about our future and making more memories together. God is going to continue to bless and take care of us.

I love you!! Scott

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