I was married in 1983, and we welcomed our first of four daughters in 1984. The Focus on the Family radio broadcast with Dr. Dobson was a staple in our house every day, with even Odyssey playing each Saturday during chore time. I still tell my four daughters they were raised on Dr. Dobson’s “Strong-Willed Child” book! We learned so many things over the years, from broadcasts and books, to stand strong as a family in regard to our faith, our nation, and for Jesus Christ. Now with 12 grandchildren, I have given my daughters (and many others) the updated Strong-Willed Child, Parenting Isn’t for Cowards, and many of Dr. Dobson’s other books to guide them through their parenting and marriage journey. I often shared Dr. Dobson’s emails, articles, podcasts, etc. with family and friends because they are very powerful with solid biblical truths for each of us on this journey of life. My husband was a pastor for 41 years until he went home to be with the Lord in 2023. We used many of Dr. Dobson’s resources over the years in ministry – too many to recall. Still, for me as a widow, I have found strength and encouragement in the Lord with Dr. Dobson’s Family Talk radio. He and his family followed God’s calling to serve the Lord, which resulted in many coming to know Christ as Savior and also to bring encouragement for living the truth of the Word of God on this earth, until we pass away or He returns. We thank you! Dr. Dobson will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they grieve the loss of husband, dad, grandpa – yet, knowing the blessed hope of God’s promises, they will see him again in heaven with our Savior.

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3. I was married in 1983, and we welcomed our first of four daughters in 1984. The Focus on the Family radio broadcast with Dr. Dobson was a staple in our house every day, with even Odyssey playing each Saturday during chore time. I still tell my four daughters they were raised on Dr. Dobson’s “Strong-Willed Child” book! We learned so many things over the years, from broadcasts and books, to stand strong as a family in regard to our faith, our nation, and for Jesus Christ. Now with 12 grandchildren, I have given my daughters (and many others) the updated Strong-Willed Child, Parenting Isn’t for Cowards, and many of Dr. Dobson’s other books to guide them through their parenting and marriage journey. I often shared Dr. Dobson’s emails, articles, podcasts, etc. with family and friends because they are very powerful with solid biblical truths for each of us on this journey of life. My husband was a pastor for 41 years until he went home to be with the Lord in 2023. We used many of Dr. Dobson’s resources over the years in ministry – too many to recall. Still, for me as a widow, I have found strength and encouragement in the Lord with Dr. Dobson’s Family Talk radio. He and his family followed God’s calling to serve the Lord, which resulted in many coming to know Christ as Savior and also to bring encouragement for living the truth of the Word of God on this earth, until we pass away or He returns. We thank you! Dr. Dobson will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they grieve the loss of husband, dad, grandpa – yet, knowing the blessed hope of God’s promises, they will see him again in heaven with our Savior.