Sara's Story

Sara Frankl

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you've heard me mention Sara Frankl before. For years she was completely home-bound, but she lived with great joy. She suffered from intense and relentless pain because an autoimmune disease was attacking her body. Through it all she chose joy, and she chose to glorify God with the life He gave her. In September of 2011 God took Sara home to her reward.

Sara was a blessing to those who knew her in real life and to those who knew her only online.  Last year (in)courage made a video about Sara for the 2012 (in)RL conference.  I want to share it with all of you today. I hope that Sara's life and joy will be an encouragement and challenge to you. I know it has been for me!

Sara's Story by DaySpring's (in)courage
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Previous posts about Sara:

Choose Joy

31 Days of Joy: Sara Frankl

Busy Hands

In the summer of 2004 a dear friend taught me how to crochet. What a gift that was to me! Only a few months later I was forced to quit work due to declining strength and energy levels. The newly learned skill of crocheting allowed me to keep my hands busy while resting in my recliner every day.

I enjoy staying as busy as my body allows. Currently I have to spend about 18 hours a day in bed, which can become very boring. I like to have things to occupy my hands and mind when I need to be in bed but don't need to be sleeping. If I have enough energy and strength in my arms, you can be assured that my hands are busy!

My big project last year was a baby blanket for my adorable nephew. I used this pattern, and I modified the colors and buttons to coordinate with nursery decorations.

What projects have you been working on?  Please share in the comments!  If you have a blog post about your project, feel free to share a link.  Projects can include crafts, writing, cleaning, cooking, or whatever else keeps your hands busy!

New Every Morning

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
    His mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23, ESV