Dr. James Dobson has been my favorite American since I was a teenager. My mom regularly listened to his broadcasts, so when she picked me up from wherever I was, Dr. Dobson was usually the one speaking to me as we drove home. I pretended not to be listening, but, of course, I was. Thus, he shaped what I believed – my thoughts and the woman I became. I went through major trials early on, losing my brother unexpectedly at the age of 21 when I was a freshman at Wheaton College, the last day of Christmas break, as well as learning I had a brain tumor 5 years after my brother died, which was a month after getting married. All of us are able to think of Dr. Dobson’s many broadcasts which enabled us to endure through our major crises. How thankful I am for having been prepared with so much Christian advice and teachings as a result of being one of Dr. James Dobson’s avid listeners! Amazingly, after being blessed with an amazing surgeon and the Lord enabling me to be completely healed, God went on to bless me with 10 biological children (no twins) after my major health prognosis. Today, my children range from 27 to 7. I have picked up so many incredible ideas on how to parent and deal with specific situations due to Dr. Dobson being a continual part of my life over the past 40 years. Thank you, Dr. Dobson! I have listened to so many of his broadcasts and read the majority of his books. My absolute favorite broadcasts are in a special shoe box, and they are all on tapes! (I have other favorites, too, but now I am able to re-listen to them via the internet on Family Talk.) I have listened and re-listened to these tapes so many times, and, each time I do, I still get a great deal out of them! In June of this year, my two oldest sons had a major gymnastics competition at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Of course, I was beyond excited to go as a result of the meet being held where Dr. Dobson’s two family ministries are located, and where my favorite American lived. I took my 5 youngest (the two gymnasts had to practice) to Focus on the Family, where I bought something for each of my children, and we thoroughly enjoyed Odyssey (as it has also been a huge part of all of my children’s lives) – their $5 sundae was absolutely amazing, as was every room we entered! Next, we located Dr. Dobson’s Family Talk. To my astonishment, I was invited in, greeted so warmly, and treated kinder than I have ever been by any institution. Two staff members asked me questions about me and my family. It truly was a huge difference from any and all companies I have ever witnessed. Where has anyone treated me like this before? I felt like I was important to them and they cared about me, when they had just met me, a total stranger. I was totally welcomed wholeheartedly by Dr. Dobson’s Family Talk staff, and treated as if I was a significant human being! I cannot tell you enough how their love and kindness imprinted my heart – Dr. Dobson’s Family Talk is completely the real deal, and Jesus is clearly shining in their everyday lives! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the real Jesus for all to see. After this, I attempted to bring Dr. and Mrs. Dobson flowers, an American flag balloon, and cards my children made them in gratitude for what they have done for our lives. While my 7 kids and I were in our 15-passenger van, there was Dr. Dobson’s son outside! We greeted him with a big, “Hello! We’re major fans of your parents!” Of course, he was beyond kind to us as well. His wife and daughter were with him, and they allowed us to take pictures with them! I kept thinking, “I must be dreaming!” To be treated so warmly by Dr. Dobson’s very own son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter! Every part of our experience with everything that dealt with Dr. Dobson was not normal in today’s society! Why am I telling you all of this? Because Dr. Dobson, along with all of his ministries and family, are the real deal! They live what they preach! Thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Dobson! Look at how you display Christ’s love and teaching to the many millions of people who have listened to you and read your books over many, many years. We are so very grateful for all you have done for us, our nation, and our world!

1. Home
2. Tributes
3. Dr. James Dobson has been my favorite American since I was a teenager. My mom regularly listened to his broadcasts, so when she picked me up from wherever I was, Dr. Dobson was usually the one speaking to me as we drove home. I pretended not to be listening, but, of course, I was. Thus, he shaped what I believed – my thoughts and the woman I became. I went through major trials early on, losing my brother unexpectedly at the age of 21 when I was a freshman at Wheaton College, the last day of Christmas break, as well as learning I had a brain tumor 5 years after my brother died, which was a month after getting married. All of us are able to think of Dr. Dobson’s many broadcasts which enabled us to endure through our major crises. How thankful I am for having been prepared with so much Christian advice and teachings as a result of being one of Dr. James Dobson’s avid listeners! Amazingly, after being blessed with an amazing surgeon and the Lord enabling me to be completely healed, God went on to bless me with 10 biological children (no twins) after my major health prognosis. Today, my children range from 27 to 7. I have picked up so many incredible ideas on how to parent and deal with specific situations due to Dr. Dobson being a continual part of my life over the past 40 years. Thank you, Dr. Dobson! I have listened to so many of his broadcasts and read the majority of his books. My absolute favorite broadcasts are in a special shoe box, and they are all on tapes! (I have other favorites, too, but now I am able to re-listen to them via the internet on Family Talk.) I have listened and re-listened to these tapes so many times, and, each time I do, I still get a great deal out of them! In June of this year, my two oldest sons had a major gymnastics competition at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Of course, I was beyond excited to go as a result of the meet being held where Dr. Dobson’s two family ministries are located, and where my favorite American lived. I took my 5 youngest (the two gymnasts had to practice) to Focus on the Family, where I bought something for each of my children, and we thoroughly enjoyed Odyssey (as it has also been a huge part of all of my children’s lives) – their $5 sundae was absolutely amazing, as was every room we entered! Next, we located Dr. Dobson’s Family Talk. To my astonishment, I was invited in, greeted so warmly, and treated kinder than I have ever been by any institution. Two staff members asked me questions about me and my family. It truly was a huge difference from any and all companies I have ever witnessed. Where has anyone treated me like this before? I felt like I was important to them and they cared about me, when they had just met me, a total stranger. I was totally welcomed wholeheartedly by Dr. Dobson’s Family Talk staff, and treated as if I was a significant human being! I cannot tell you enough how their love and kindness imprinted my heart – Dr. Dobson’s Family Talk is completely the real deal, and Jesus is clearly shining in their everyday lives! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the real Jesus for all to see. After this, I attempted to bring Dr. and Mrs. Dobson flowers, an American flag balloon, and cards my children made them in gratitude for what they have done for our lives. While my 7 kids and I were in our 15-passenger van, there was Dr. Dobson’s son outside! We greeted him with a big, “Hello! We’re major fans of your parents!” Of course, he was beyond kind to us as well. His wife and daughter were with him, and they allowed us to take pictures with them! I kept thinking, “I must be dreaming!” To be treated so warmly by Dr. Dobson’s very own son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter! Every part of our experience with everything that dealt with Dr. Dobson was not normal in today’s society! Why am I telling you all of this? Because Dr. Dobson, along with all of his ministries and family, are the real deal! They live what they preach! Thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Dobson! Look at how you display Christ’s love and teaching to the many millions of people who have listened to you and read your books over many, many years. We are so very grateful for all you have done for us, our nation, and our world!