Endorsements

I met Jo at a fundraising event for the National MS Society. I thought I knew what she had overcome, but after reading Soar Unafaid I felt I was getting to know another Jo--one who has been through more than I had ever known. Her courage, perseverance, and deep faith are a lesson for us all. I am better for knowing Jo.   Katie Croskrey, Executive Director, American Diabetes Association of San Diego, CA (former vice president, National MS Society, Orange County, CA)

"Well done Jo! Your vulnerbility and faithfulness to God is a real gift to his church; what makes the story so powerful is that it's the tale of a life faithfully lived. What a testimony! In your perseverance and growing toward God even in the difficulties and disappointments of life, you give inspiration, pointing us toward the grace, redemption, and hope found in Christ."                                                            Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage, and Sacred Influence.

With tender vulnerability and biblical wisdom, Jo shares her journey of physical and emotional healing. Her deep faith in God challenges and inspires me. I enthusiastically recommend this book.    Sandra Wilson, seminary professor, spiritual director, retired family therapist, and author of Released from Shame, and Into Abba's Arms.

The very moment I met Jo, I knew she was one of God's finest treasures! Jo's unique ability to communicate the beauty of God's love has captivated me from our first conversation. She is able to explain the unexplainable, to accomplish the impossible, and to master the insurmountable! Soar Unafraid is one of the most compelling glimpses into the heart of God, through the unrelenting commitment of one woman. Never before have I cancelled an entire day in order to read a book!                                                         Erin Campbell, Executive Director/Producer, "Water through the Word" Broadcasting, WaterThroughTheWord.com. 

The title Soar Unafraid certainly fits Jo's story, from powerful chapters where I see her overcoming unbelievably painful feelings as she takes them to the Lord, to chapters bubbling with joy and courage made possible by God. Throughout her book I have seen Jo's steadfast desire to live for and please God. She has been a godly role model for me.                                                 Jessica Shaver, author of Gianna, Aborted and Lived to Tell About It, and Compelling Interests.

Just when life bloomed full of promise, multiple sclerosis attacked Jo's body. How would she cope with this unpredictable disease? How could she overcome her husband's betrayal? In Soar Unafraid, Jo unveils her struggles to understand--not merely survive--MS and her painful, unwanted divorce, transforming them into meaningful life experiences. Jo's journal entries reveal a faith that grows to the point of refusing to give up, even as life seems to continually hit her with more abuse, physical trauma, abandonment and pain. In learning to soar unafraid God blessed Jo more than she could have hoped or imagined with loving relationships and opportunities to share and give back to others. She learned not only who she is, but to whom she belongs. Joy permeates her powerful story filled with adventure. When she could no longer backpack, she horse-packed into the back country. She worked on an archeological dig in Israel, seeing the country because new friends literally "lifted and carried" her. Jo saw Sweden, Norway and England by train, traveling alone, and that's not all!  If you just like to be inspired or you want to learn to soar unafraid through life, you'll want a copy!                                   (Readers responses are listed at soarunafraid.com)