About Fran

Fran Caffey Sandin , a registered nurse, retired, lives with her physician husband, James, in Greenville, Texas. The couple is active in their local church where James teaches a Bible class and Fran plays the organ. She is a member of AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) and has been interviewed on radio and television in the U.S. and Canada.

Fran, a graduate of Texas Woman's University, authored See You Later, Jeffrey, (Tyndale House, 1988) a touching account of God's faithfulness in her journey following the death of her son. The book has been translated into Russian and widely distributed in the Ukraine and in Germany. EA Books published it in 2015 with the option of digital downloads. Her book, Touching the Clouds: Encouraging Stories to Make Your Faith Soar (NavPress, 2003) is currently available with a new cover as Touching the Clouds: True Stories to Strengthen Your Faith(2015, EA Books Publishing) also available for Kindle. Both are available at Amazon. You may purchase them by clicking on the links, above.

As a participant in Community Bible Study, Fran's desire is to encourage others by introducing them to Jesus and showing how Scripture impacts daily living. Fran enjoys homemaking, baking, flower-arranging, decorating, and being a hostess. Traveling, hiking, reading, and participating in community events are favorite activities. The Sandins also have fun occasionally "grand dog sitting" with sister dappled dachshund puppies, Daisy and Lilly.

Fran and her husband are proud of their beautiful daughter, son-in-law, grandson, and two granddaughters. The Sandins have two sons, Jeffrey and Steve, awaiting them in Heaven.

For questions or comments, please contact Fran at fsandin@tx.rr.com