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 – outside/in

by Kirst on February 8, 2010

Hello my love,

I am enclosing Kayt’s class newsletter so you can read about what she is learning.  She is absorbing everything.  She loves Miss Beck!  Tonight she even named her Polly Pocket Miss Beck!

When Ryan was talking to your mom on the phone he told her that if you color in the How to Draw Dinosaurs book, that you will get busted.  It was so funny.

I am glad you connected with JP and Joe again.  And it sounds life Jim’s visits are great too.

I really enjoy getting your letters.  You write so well.  I am so tired right now that I am having trouble putting a sentence together.

Please know of my non-stop love and desire for you.

I am also enjoying motherhood more that ever, despite the challenges.

Talk with you soon.

Love, Kirst

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