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Get Well Soon, Dr. Dobson!

Posted by Jim_Daly on Sep 11, 2011 7:47:00 PM

We learned last night that Focus on the Family founder, Dr. James Dobson, took a fall while horseback riding with friends. Although he suffered several broken bones, he's in good spirits and expected to make a full recovery.JCD1.bmp

 

Please join me and the entire Focus team in praying for him.

 

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Sep 12, 2011 10:32 AM Guest ShaVonne  says:

God bless you. Get well soon.
Sep 14, 2011 4:44 PM Guest Susan  says:

We Love you - Get well soon.

Sep 14, 2011 5:03 PM Guest Jay  says:

Get well SOOOON Dr. Dobson!

Lv ya,

Jay & Millie
Sep 14, 2011 5:36 PM Guest Elisa  says:
Wow, this one didn't arrive in my Inbox with the other Finding Home mailings!  (I just saw the title in the right margin after reading today's article.)  Dr. Dobson's ministry has impacted my Christian service, parenting, and equipping those in my sphere of influence for three decades.  I barely go a day without finding some reason to personally reflect on or reference his teachings for others.  SO sorry to hear about the fall, Dr. Dobson -- may the Lord be your strength and your comfort, and may your recovery be an unplanned but memorable time of communion with our ever-present Lord.
Sep 14, 2011 7:23 PM Guest Daniel C.  says:
If you are going to break bones, there isn't a better way to do it. Outdoors, horses - the closest thing to heaven. What other animal comes down from heaven? Way to go Dr. Dobson, you are our hero!
Sep 14, 2011 6:37 PM Guest Mary Ellen  says:
Praying for you, Dr. Dobson. Your ministry over the years has helped shape our family. Thank you!
Sep 14, 2011 6:41 PM Guest Joan  says:
We will be praying for a complete and speedy recovery.
Sep 14, 2011 7:24 PM Guest coleen e.  says:
I heard this on the way to work  monday a.m. on the FISH 95.9  and prayed for Dr Dobsons quick healing.All that kept running through my head was I was so sorry this happened to him especially on his vacation which I am sure was long over due to begin with.GET WELL soon !!!! Love and prayers...Coleen
Sep 14, 2011 7:23 PM Guest Marilyn  says:

Dear Dr. Dobson,

 

We pray you return to good health soon.   Blessings to you and yours!  Thank you for all you have done for so many families around the world.
Sep 14, 2011 7:36 PM Guest Melinda H.  says:

We will be praying for your quick, thorough and speedy recovery.  You have been such an important part of our lives through your programs and books.  Thank you so very much.  May the Lord bless you as you have so richly blessed others.  Love and prayers, Melinda

 

PS  I totally agree with Daniel C.
Sep 14, 2011 8:36 PM Guest Mike & Karen  says:
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Dr. Dobson, for a speedy recovery. We so appreciate how you have allowed the Lord to work thru you all of these years to help families, including ours!! We have listened to you from the time our girls were little & now they are grown & have their own homes----& they listen to you, now, too! God Bless you & yours each & every day!
Sep 14, 2011 8:38 PM Guest Lori M.  says:

Dr Dobson,

   Consider this a get well prayer! Thanks for blessing me and my family over the years...I first listened to you as a new believer when I was 20 years old in 1981 while mopping floors at the restaurant where I worked. My husband and I have now been in the ministry for 25 years! Thanks for being part of our lives!

In Christ, Lori M.
Sep 14, 2011 8:54 PM Guest Anita T.  says:

Hi Dr. Dobson,

 

I can certainly relate, as I had a very bad fall from my horse Oct. 2008.  I broke my arm & wrist, was in the hospital for a wk., & had 2 surgeries.  It took over 6 mths. to recover.  PTL that I have full use of my arm & wrist (to the surgeon's surprise)!  I'm praying for a quick recovery for you.

 

P.S. Be sure & always wear a helmet!
Sep 14, 2011 9:20 PM Guest Cheryl  says:
My family has grown up with you, Dr. Dobson.  You have truly been a blessing to so many.  We are praying for your quick recovery.  That gravity is a real downer!  Thank God, he's a picker-upper.
Sep 15, 2011 5:53 AM Guest Dan K.  says:

I was saddened to hear of your mishap Dr. Dobson,  but your a pretty tough guy and with God's grace, I'm sure you'll be back in the saddle soon!  Speaking figuratively of course....God bless and keep you!!  You are loved by so many....Dan K.  Yakima, Wa.

Sep 14, 2011 9:53 PM Guest Lisa B.  says:

Dear Mr. Dobson,

Thankyou, so much for being an example and model for what we should be as God's children. My prayers are with you.
Sep 15, 2011 5:54 AM Guest Joanne D.  says:
Dr. Dobson,
You and your work have been a large part of our lives for well over three decades! Almost 25 years ago we listened to the very first Adventures in Odyssey album on cassette tapes, and over the years have assembled well over 35 volumes! During the Barclay Family's ski vacation, George Barclay made what has become one of my favorite lines that I apply to my own marriage, when he quipped to Mary, "Have we been introduced?" We have wept with Tilly, and have had our hearts warmed by so many of your Christmas letters (I still have several stashed for Christmas season retrieval). It's a long story, but in my opinion your "Updated Panel on ADHD" saved our (now-27-year-old) daughter's life . . . and now I'm nearing completion of a M.A. in professional counseling from a Christian university. Coming from a USC family, and an alumnus myself, I can understand your pride in being a Trojan alum!  :-) Thank you so much for your biblically based encouragement to us and to millions of other families as well. I am confident that  as word gets out about your accident, you will be supported by the prayers of millions of God's people around the globe. You certainly can count on ours as well.
With our heartfelt prayers,
Joanne & family
Sep 15, 2011 5:56 AM Guest Jason & Erin  says:

Dear Dr Dobson,

You mean so much to my family. From the beginning you have played a very significant role in helping to rasie our six children in a way that honors our maker.

Praying for a speedy recovery.
Sep 14, 2011 10:51 PM Guest Kyoko  says:
Hard to hear you suffering. I believe God will show His goodness and glory out of this one. I'll be praying for you, Dr Dobson.
Sep 15, 2011 5:57 AM Guest Linda W.  says:

We've prayed for you after your heart attack, then stroke, now a horseback riding accident! Glad to hear you still ride horses! You have blessed our family with your books, talks, and your stand for Christ and families throughout the years. Get healed soon!

God Bless, Linda W.
Sep 15, 2011 5:58 AM Guest Pete H.  says:
May the Lord be with you during this time.  Get well soon!
Sep 15, 2011 6:23 AM Guest Susan M  says:
Praying for you as you recover.
Sep 15, 2011 6:40 AM Guest Edna T  says:
What do they say get up and back on the horse.  We need you .Get well soon ..Will be praying for your recovery
Sep 15, 2011 8:13 AM Guest Christine W.  says:
Get Well Soon, Dr. Dobson.  God Bless!
Sep 15, 2011 8:14 AM Guest Mary W.  says:
Praying for a speedy recovery!!!
Sep 15, 2011 8:34 AM Guest Susan  says:
Sorry for my delay, Dr. Dobson, I just found out.  Please get well soon!  Love ya so much for the GREAT impact your ministry has had on my life.  You & your family have my prayers.
Sep 15, 2011 8:42 AM Guest Nancy S  says:

I am praying for a complete healing for your body, some people will go to great lengths to extend a vacation. Thank you for allowing the Lord to use you over the years!
Sep 15, 2011 12:29 PM Guest Dave K.  says:
God bless and get well soon. When men reach a certain age, they should avoid anything over 1 foot off the ground.
Sep 15, 2011 3:49 PM Guest Gwen C  says:

So very sorry to just now read about your horse accident and the resultant broken bones.  Ouch!  Please take care and heal well!  Our family has benefitted from your ministry for a multitude of years, and we are so grateful to you for your leadership!  God's most special blessings upon your recovery!

P.S.  It was a joy to see you and Shirley and Danae at the Western Conservative Summit at the end of July in Denver.
Sep 15, 2011 5:18 PM Guest Damaris  says:
So glad to hear that he is doing ok. God bless you!
Sep 15, 2011 5:18 PM Guest Linda  says:
Dr. Dobson, I pray that the Lord would speak to you, be near to you and heal you during these hopefully restful days ahead during your recovery.  You and your ministry blessed my marriage and our 3 sons over the last 30 years, and we shared your resources with many others. My sons turned out to be men of faith we are proud of and one has even worked some with Focus! I never got to thank you in the note cards provided when you retired from Focus so I am glad for this opportunity to say thank you.  As my family grew up with yours I always thought of you like a modern day hero.  Thank you for remaining a man of faith and integrity.  May God bless you as much as you have been a blessing to others.
Sep 15, 2011 8:23 PM Guest Mary Lou  says:
May the Lord bless you, Dr. Dobson, with healed bones and with the encouragement that comes when many of your caring fans are praying for you.
Sep 15, 2011 8:12 PM Guest Suzanne  says:
Dr. Dobson, we are praying for a quick recovery as God continues to help you heal from your accident.  Your ministry has continued to bless our family in more ways than ever.  My son Gabriel, now 10, and I can't get enough of listening to the Narnia audio series that Focus on the Family made years ago.  He really pays attention and is understanding the teachings in the way the drama is played out.  We also read the book series. We enjoy listening to A Christmas Carol made by Focus also.  I am very pleased that you are still on the air with your new ministry so we can gain guidance from your teachings.  May God richly bless you in the years ahead as you have been a blessing to others over the years.
Sep 19, 2011 5:46 AM Guest Olivia  says:

Heavenly Father, we ask that you restore Dr. Dobson's bones to the way you created them.  Help him to heal quickly and bless him with your presence while he heals. Amen.


Dr. Dobson, 'be still and know that He is God' and during this time He will give you new insights.  Thank you for all you have done for families and are doing in praying for all of us.  God richly bless you.  And this is the time to let Shirley take good care of you, as she always does.  A great time to milk it

Sep 19, 2011 5:45 AM Guest Janice  says:
Praying that the bones are mending quickly with the help of the Lord's healing touch. When we are momentarily out of commission it just makes the realization of perfect mobility ever sweeter. Blessings, Dr. Dobson!
Sep 19, 2011 11:24 AM Guest Bernadette  says:
Praying for a quick and full recovery. God bless you.
Sep 20, 2011 7:13 AM Guest Dana  says:
Get well soon. I will be praying for your speedy recovery.
Sep 20, 2011 4:58 PM Guest Marcos and Doris  says:

Dear Dr Dobson,

 

Praying for a quick recovery.  God Bless You.
Sep 21, 2011 8:38 PM Guest basketball shoes  says:
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Sep 24, 2011 8:12 AM Guest Marie B  says:

So sorry to hear about your accident Dr. Dobson. I pray that God keeps you "in His sites" always and extends

His healing and total recovery to you.  God bless you and your family always.

Sep 26, 2011 7:57 AM Guest catherine  says:
You wont't know me but your family there helped so much by some wise council I received from someone there about being abused, THANK YOU! and Father please make him well.
Oct 3, 2011 1:58 PM Guest Tim  says:
Wow, that's terrible! Good thing though that you just got a few broken bones and nothing else, it's not uncommon for a horse fall to lead to death or being paralized. Best wishes and Godspeed recovering! God bless!

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