Due to events beyond your control, you find yourself with a loved one in prison. What now? Carol Kent has been there and knows what it's like to have life flipped upside down. She writes Waiting Together from a heart that understands what it's like to navigate a new normal, offering hope and healing from a Biblical perspective. This 90-day guide, filled with devotions, prayers, and Scripture, comforts hurting hearts and shows how God can bless families in similar situations.
Waiting Together: Hope and Healing for Families of Prisoners is a lifeline for hurting families who find themselves in a situation they did not choose. It’s a guide for people struggling to navigate the new normal of a loved one’s incarceration with all the intense emotions and difficult questions that go with it. Carol Kent shares her family’s experience, as well as the stories of others, showing how God has uniquely blessed them through their challenging situations.

A heartfelt and deeply moving devotional guide for families navigating the emotional and spiritual turmoil of having a loved one incarcerated. Carol shares her raw, personal journey as the mother of a son facing a murder charge, offering honest reflections on grief, shame, faith, and the power of community. Each chapter begins with a personal story—sometimes her own, sometimes others’—followed by practical advice, scriptural insights, and a section called "His Words over You," where Carol personalizes biblical truths to speak directly to the reader’s pain.

What makes this book stand out is its authenticity. Carol doesn’t shy away from the ugliness of her emotions—anger, despair, and the struggle to relinquish control—yet she consistently points toward hope and the comfort found in faith and fellowship. The book is structured in short, digestible chapters, making it accessible for readers who may be overwhelmed by their circumstances. It’s not just a book to read; it’s a companion for the long, lonely wait of incarceration, offering solace and practical wisdom for each step of the journey.

While rooted in Christian faith, Waiting Together speaks to anyone seeking strength in difficult times. Carol’s voice is warm, empathetic, and deeply human, making this a valuable resource for families of the incarcerated, as well as anyone supporting them. It’s a reminder that no one has to walk this path alone.