Jo would like you to know how
she:
- dealt with a frightening diagnosis in
1978
- overcame devastating betrayal and divorce
- learns from her own mistakes
- lives with the chronic, unpredictable disease multiple sclerosis
- yet has lived a life of adventure
- healed emotionally and physically from other trauma--hidden
pain and potentially life-threatening injury
- understands the hurt of infertility
- learned to transform her second marriage from one
of fear into a special, bonded relationship
- knows peace and is full of hope and purpose
- experiences joy daily
- never, ever, gives up!
Just when life bloomed full
of promise, multiple sclerosis attacked Jo’s body. How would she cope
with this
erratic disease? How would she overcome her husband’s betrayal? Unveiling her struggles to
understand—not merely
survive—MS and her painful unwanted divorce, and transforming them into
meaningful life experiences, author Jo Franz leads readers through her
story of
perseverance. Jo's journal entries reveal a
faith that refuses to give up, even though life continually hits her.
But Jo also experiences unexpected blessings! And a life of adventure! Not only learning who she is, but to whom she belongs, Jo
finds love and
triumphant victories despite abuse, abandonment and physical pain and
shows the
world how she can
Soar Unafraid.
"I met Jo when she
was riding a tandem with her husband in an MS bike tour, a fundraising
event for the
National MS
Society. After reading Soar Unafraid
I got to know another Jo--one who has been through
more than I
had ever known. Her deep faith, courage and perseverance are a lesson
for us all."
Katie Croskrey, Executive Director, American
Diabetes Association, San Diego, CA (formerly vice
president,
National MS Society, Orange County, CA)
"It's the tale of a
life faithfully lived. What at vulnerable, powerful testimony! In
persevering and growing
toward God
even in difficulties and disappointments, Jo gives inspiration,
pointing us toward the grace,
redemption,
and hope found in Christ."
Gary Thomas, author
of Sacred
Marriage and Sacred
Influence (in which Jo and Ray are featured)
Are
you thinking as you read this--but I don't believe in God!
And certainly not in Christ!
Jo
invites you to open your mind to the possibility that God loves you and
wants to introduce himself to
you in this very book!
"The very moment I
met Jo, I knew she was one of God's finest treasures! Jo's unique
ability to com-
municate the
beauty of God's love has captivated me from our first conversation."
Erin Campbell, Executive
Director / Producer "Water through the Word" Broadcasting,
WaterthroughtheWord.com
Are you hurting
emotionally, wondering if you'll ever heal from the hurt you feel? Or you wonder how to heal? Or how to forgive someone?
"With tender
vulnerability and biblical wisdom, Jo shares her journey of physical
and emotional healing. Her faith challenges and inspires me. I
enthusiastically recommend this book.
Sandra D. Wilson,
PhD, spiritual director and retired family therapist,
author of Released From Shame
and Into Abba's Arms
But,
you say, "I don't believe the Bible. Why would I want to read
verses from it in a book?" Jo asks you to take a journey with
her. Let her show you
how God proved what the Bible says in her life!