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.

take 2: november 23rd – inside/out

by Kirst on April 15, 2010

Hi Sweetheart,

It’s just after dinner on Wednesday night.  This seems to be my regular nightly writing time.  We usually have anywhere between 45 minutes to two hours before they open up the cells again, so this works out well.

I have prayed several prayers of thanks since our phone call today.  God orchestrated a very good day for our family.  And I think it started with Shirley’s call to give you the day off.  Having the day to rest and then to take care of errands I know felt good.  I could hear it in your voice.  I could also hear relief in your voice for having been able to cross things off the “to do” list.  God knew these things were weighing on your mind, and then provided you some time, some space in which to operate and get them done.  He is good like that!

I am excited to see you tomorrow.  As I sit here thinking about it, the aniticpation is building rapidly.  I kinda feel like a kid on Christmas Eve, giddy at the prospect of the following days events.  I know sleep will not come easy tonight.  Tomorrow feels like an eternity away.  I’ve been praying that God will bless our time together, and truly make it special.  I love you dearly and I want you to see it in my eyes.  You need to know that your man still considers you the most beautiful woman in the world.  And I thank God daily for not only allowing you to be my wife, but that He has also knitted us together as best friends.

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1 Tiff April 23, 2010 at 9:35 pm

Every time I stop here to read a letter or two, I am slowed down, reminded, humbled, and made grateful. Kirst, I know that the letters will continue, but I just want to tell you how much I will miss you. I will never stop praying for you an Scott and the kids. Thank you for being my friend. I love you all!
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