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: october 4th – inside/out

by Kirst on February 8, 2010

Hi Sweetheart,

It’s just after dinner on Monday night.  I think Jeff, my cellie, will be rolled-up soon and then released.  He has attended Bible Study faitfully ever since he go there and I pray that he continues to seek the Lord on the outs.  He has four kids and one granchild, also names Kayti.  I believe he honestly wants to make a change, and not just a change, but a commitment.  I passed along to him something that I heard a preacher said once.  “If you want to grow in the Lord you have to be willing to do these four things daily 1) read your Bible, 2) pray, 3) get into a Bible Study or accountability group, 4) be bold in your faith.  He wrote them down and discussed each at length.  I think he has a good chance of succeeding.

The highlight of my day was talking to you and the kids.  Buddy is so talkative nowadays.  His favorite phrase is, “Daddy, d’ya know what?”  And he is so exicted about going to the Pumpkin Patch.  I can’t believe I’m going to miss the second annual carving the white pumpkin into a monster truck.  Take plenty of pics please.  When I spoke with Kayti she sounded so grown up, I just sat there and listened ane enjoyed it.  I miss them both so much.

You sounded a little worn out, but your spirit sounded good.  I am sorry that you are having to be both husband and wife.  As you were describing your day, and the routine that is to become the norm, I couldn’t help but worry about the hectic pace.  I know that you’ll tell me you really don’t have a choice, you just have to do it.  But I still worry and feel bad that you are having to endure this.  I pray daily that the Lord continues to give you strength and that His people continue to surround you/us with their love.  The Lord brought you to that campus and enabled the kids to be in those Christian schools by His divine providence.  He is caring for us in His perfect way and by His perfect timing.  I am trying hard not to get worked up about being in here, or more importantly, not being out there with you.  I will continue to trust in Him, for He is faithful!

I wrote a letter to one of our supporters today.  There are several more response/thank you letters I need to send.  I’ll be ordering extra envelopes this week in an effort to update people on what God is accomplishing in here already.  I need to be diligent in that report because people really know just how much God has underway in this tank.  I really wish I had the ability to IM you everytime I got a glimpse of God’s handiwork during the day.  We would be in contstant contact!

Gotta get this in the mail.  I’ll write and share more later.  Kiss the kids for me!

I love you, Scott

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