I was blessed to have met Dr. Dobson in person when Focus took their first cruise to the Caribbean. I, like many others, raised my sons according to his wise advice. I actually used the Focus on the Family broadcast as part of my homeschooling curriculum. Our sons would listen to the broadcast and then summarize the program in writing. As a substitute teacher, I often recall the words of Dr. Dobson: "Anger doesn't motivate, action does." Thank you for this opportunity to share in the good memories of Dr. James Dobson and Focus on the Family.
PreviousMy eyes welled up with tears as I turned on my TV to catch some news and saw a scrolling message announcing our dear Dr. Dobson's death. Immediately, though, the words from Scripture, "well done, good and faithful servant," washed over me. As a young mother, I was introduced to Dr. Dobson's radio messages. I have read many of his numerous books. Dr. Dobson was and will always be that loving father figure I missed out on. My father was present physically but was unable to fill my emotional and spiritual needs due to his own traumas as a boy. I am 69 now, and over the years my husband and I did our best to apply as much of Dr. Dobson's good wisdom in parenting and, first and foremost, in staying true to our Bible study and connection to our church - all this through Dr. Dobson's many examples. Our two children and their spouses, plus our 4 grandsons, are part of that legacy that Dr. Dobson leaves, and I trust for their future generations. My prayers are with Dr. Dobson's beloved wife, Shirley, and their family. Until we meet in Heaven, many new blessings!
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