Dear family and friends of Dr. James Dobson, I have many precious/outstanding memories of Dr. Dobson, and my work at Focus on the Family impacted my life! It was a priceless privilege to work under Dr. and Mrs. Dobson for probably thirteen of the fourteen years I was there! I so much enjoyed taking phone calls, "touching one heart at a time!" I remember Dr. Dobson walking through Constituent Response at least one time, likely more times, and talking to one of the constituents! What a blessing! My favorite memory was when we made outbound calls to the constituents. When we mentioned that we had not heard from them for a while, we asked how we could pray for them. That often opened a river of desire/need for prayer! Long after this on March 27, 2023, I wrote in a journal: "I had a very touching experience today when someone called about insurance. When I told him that I worked at Focus of the Family for 14 years, he said that he loved Focus on the Family. I mentioned that my favorite memory from Focus was when we made outbound calls and said, "We haven't heard from you for a while; is there any way we can pray for you?" Amazingly he told me that he had gotten one of those calls when he was a boy! His mother had just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and I believe he said he burst into tears when he got the call. His mother was spared from the thyroid cancer, so he has great respect for Focus . . . (I believe this was an amazingly providential phone call. I can hardly imagine it!) My training at Focus was stellar! "Detail, detail, detail," and wonderful customer care was emphasized and practiced. It has influenced me to provide "customer care" as opposed to "customer service." Just days ago when I heard a recording of him speaking on the broadcast with Greg Laurie, I could hear the smile in his voice. I was reminded that we were taught to smile when we were talking to the constituents! Yes, it makes a difference! Another outstanding time was when Dr. Dobson walked into the chapel after he was healed from his stroke. (We thought we were there for an update, as I recall. And were so thrilled to see him!) Dr. Dobson, you have stood for life and for righteousness! And, thank you for the tremendous influence you have had in shaping our nation! Your example of respect for our military was outstanding! And last, but NOT least, I am especially grateful for the blessing you have been to me personally and for being my "work father!" Sharon
PreviousMy sincere condolences to Dr. Dobson's family, friends, and co-workers. I began listening to Focus on the Family on the radio in 1977. He helped us raise our children, and he saved our marriage. After listening to a program on alcoholism, I confronted my husband, and he quit drinking. Our lives had more struggles, but this was the beginning of change for the better. I saw the excellent film series at our church. I was helped by reading many of Dr. Dobson's books. I enjoyed learning about other authors and their books that he featured on his programs. He always showed he cared about people and knew how to make each program interesting. I am thankful for his courage to speak the truth about God and what was going on in our country. He inspired me to write letters and make phone calls to elected officials. When his radio program was no longer available when I moved, I listened to the podcast. I thank God for Dr. Dobson's life and for everyone who helped make his voice heard. May his voice continue to spread the "good news."
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