It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of a truly great man of God, Dr. James Dobson. I met Dr. Dobson several years ago when I was living in Colorado Springs and was invited to attend the autumn “Gatherings.” I always felt Dr. Dobson was more like a father to me than my real father, and he and his beautiful wife, Mrs. Shirley Dobson, were the only ones at these events who came up to me and spoke with me one-to-one. I always felt these meetings had a special kinship with their kindness, sincerity, and deep abiding Christian love. I remember that, at one of the “Gatherings,” pictures were taken with the Dobsons. I remember holding onto Mrs. Dobson’s hand, and she gently squeezed it as we posed for the camera. It was their warm smiles and affection that I will always remember, and the photo (which I still have) to reflect on that moment with fondness. My sympathy goes out to Mrs. Dobson, Danae, and Ryan and his family, and all of those at JDFI. Dr. Dobson’s Christian influence on the world will be sorely missed. P.S. I still have a signed copy of my favorite of all of Dr. Dobson’s books: “Love Must Be Tough.”

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3. It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of a truly great man of God, Dr. James Dobson. I met Dr. Dobson several years ago when I was living in Colorado Springs and was invited to attend the autumn “Gatherings.” I always felt Dr. Dobson was more like a father to me than my real father, and he and his beautiful wife, Mrs. Shirley Dobson, were the only ones at these events who came up to me and spoke with me one-to-one. I always felt these meetings had a special kinship with their kindness, sincerity, and deep abiding Christian love. I remember that, at one of the “Gatherings,” pictures were taken with the Dobsons. I remember holding onto Mrs. Dobson’s hand, and she gently squeezed it as we posed for the camera. It was their warm smiles and affection that I will always remember, and the photo (which I still have) to reflect on that moment with fondness. My sympathy goes out to Mrs. Dobson, Danae, and Ryan and his family, and all of those at JDFI. Dr. Dobson’s Christian influence on the world will be sorely missed. P.S. I still have a signed copy of my favorite of all of Dr. Dobson’s books: “Love Must Be Tough.”