Every day for well over 14 years, I would drop my children off at school and turn on Focus on the Family to listen to the day's broadcast. If I had errands to run, I sat in my car until that broadcast was over. I heard Fern Nichols on one of those broadcasts, and, as a result, I found one other mom at our private school in Hilton Head, SC to start a Moms in Prayer group. (This was 1999, and our son was starting 4th grade.) I later visited a friend in Boulder, CO and knew that I had to drive to Colorado Springs to visit the Focus on the Family Welcome Center. I found myself gently crying as I walked through the area, seeing things like Dr. Dobson's father's jacket framed and the oil paintings that were released each year, that, along with other memorabilia, sparked memories of things about which Dr. Dobson so passionately spoke. I remember being taken aback at how emotional I was at the welcome center, yet this was my story too. This is how my character and relationship with God grew. Dr. Dobson helped me raise my family! I received his monthly magazine, his monthly newsletter, became a donor partner, and grew in my walk with Christ because of his leading, passion, and wisdom that he so eloquently shared in his talks. As I said in my Facebook post when I learned of his passing, I know Dr. Dobson heard these words today: "My good and faithful servant." My prayers to the Lord for Dr. Dobson's family - he will indeed be missed by many. Blessings, Lenna
PreviousLike so many other parents raising children with godly values and principles, our family faithfully followed Dr. James Dobson and Focus on the Family. We have some fond memories of listening to "Adventures in Odyssey" and reading books to our children. I have kept a few of these treasures and am now sharing them with grandchildren. We are thankful for his stepping out, reaching out, and taking a stand for family values. We honor and respect his vision and purpose. May he rest in peace, may God be with his family and surround them with love and comfort. The Koziaras
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