I didn’t have a godly dad. By listening daily for years, as I was raising and homeschooling our 6 children, I felt Doctor Dobson became my spiritual dad. I was abandoned in a bathroom in the NYC subway at 7 days old, placed in a foundling home, then abused in 2 foster homes before being adopted at age one. My adoptive parents had serious emotional issues, plus gambling. They loved me the best they could, but I didn’t have a clue how to raise healthy, godly children until I learned from Doctor Dobson. My primary goal became to see them accept Jesus as their Savior. My husband of 48 years was not a believer until age 72, so I often felt alone in the parenting role. Jim Dobson led the way, taught me, and provided counseling through Focus when I needed it. I am 76 now, and look forward to thanking him in heaven someday. My prayers are with Shirley and the family. Our son David was killed 3 years ago, so I am familiar with grief. I look forward to David meeting Dr. Dobson in heaven. Thank you, Dad.

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3. I didn’t have a godly dad. By listening daily for years, as I was raising and homeschooling our 6 children, I felt Doctor Dobson became my spiritual dad. I was abandoned in a bathroom in the NYC subway at 7 days old, placed in a foundling home, then abused in 2 foster homes before being adopted at age one. My adoptive parents had serious emotional issues, plus gambling. They loved me the best they could, but I didn’t have a clue how to raise healthy, godly children until I learned from Doctor Dobson. My primary goal became to see them accept Jesus as their Savior. My husband of 48 years was not a believer until age 72, so I often felt alone in the parenting role. Jim Dobson led the way, taught me, and provided counseling through Focus when I needed it. I am 76 now, and look forward to thanking him in heaven someday. My prayers are with Shirley and the family. Our son David was killed 3 years ago, so I am familiar with grief. I look forward to David meeting Dr. Dobson in heaven. Thank you, Dad.