My wife, Joni, and I were married December 26, 1981, and by October 1982 had our first child, which was preceded by Joni (pregnant) and me hosting the "Focus on the Family" film series in our little Methodist church, behaving as if we knew what we were doing. :) A couple of years later, following the birth of our second child, we hosted the "Turn Your Heart Toward Home" film series. I think we literally have read every book Dr. Dobson ever wrote. When our girls were teens, we attended a "Be There" conference in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Hanging on the wall in our foyer is the certificate of attendance given at the end of the conference. "Be there" has been our family motto ever since, and our older daughter, who is now 42 years, has a company called Be There Ltd. Before our girls graduated from high school, we made a trip "out west" (from Ohio) and had a wonderful visit at the FOTF campus, which included a visit to the broadcasting studio and the newly created Whit's End. When our older daughter was in college, she opted for a semester at the FOTF Institute and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Her two grandmothers, along with Joni and me, attended her graduation at the Institute. Once upon a time, in the early '90s as I best recall, Joni and I attended what I believe was the only FOTF Attorney's Conference and had the distinct pleasure of meeting Dr. and Mrs. Dobson during that visit. It was an event and a handshake that we cherish to this day. We have financially supported FOTF for many years and consider it one of the best investments we've ever made. Even though we are a significant distance from Colorado, we managed to visit the Focus campus again about three years ago when we visited a young couple from our area attending Charis Bible College. The emotions we experienced as we walked about the facilities, and had our photo taken by an employee who was passing by, were "priceless," as they say. We think most highly of the Dobsons, FOTF, and the extensions and fruit thereof. Over the years, I often pondered how nice it would be to sit and talk with Dr. Dobson. It is without hesitation or reservation that we express that Dr. Dobson and Focus have most positively impacted our family and friends and will continue to do so for more than the current generation. Blessings and best regards, Randy and Joni Peddicord
PreviousFor years Focus on the Family was a part of my daily routine as I listened in the mornings on my way to work. I became a pro-life advocate because of Dr. Dobson. I am not just grateful for his words and work of faith, but for the hundreds of Christians he introduced on his broadcast. Their testimonies and teachings profoundly affected my life and faith in Jesus. Dr. James Dobson was a mighty warrior and also a friend to all of us who loved him.
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