Hello, friends. This is Shirley Dobson. My precious husband, Jim, is now with Jesus. Even though I know he is

rejoicing, my heart is aching. Jim will always be the love of my life. I want to thank you and millions

around the world for opening your hearts to Jim over the decades. He worked hard to promote righteousness and help you build a strong family filled with love, commitment, and trust. People are hurting like never before and in desperate need of biblical help. Jim prayed that you would experience the inviting love and forgiveness that comes with asking Jesus

to be your Savior. God, his desire was that his counsel should be shared long after he was gone.

Dr. James Dobson Family Institute will continue to work hard to accomplish that.

Thank you for your friendship that has meant so much to us through the years.

We hope to continue to be a blessing to you.

Well, hello, everyone.

My name is James Dobson, and I sat down and wrote something 40 years ago that I've kept, and you might find it interesting. I want to share it with you today. It starts like this. I have concluded that the accumulation of wealth, even if I could achieve it, is an insufficient reason for living.

When I reach the end of my days a moment or two from now, I must look backward on something

more meaningful than the pursuit of houses and land and machines and stocks and bonds, nor is fame

of any lasting benefit.

I will consider my earthly existence to have been wasted

unless I can recall a loving family,

a consistent investment in the lives of people,

and an earnest attempt to serve the God who made me, and nothing else makes much sense.

Those powerful words recorded by the founder and chairman of the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute,

James C. Dobson really ringed true and a lot more poignant today in this moment as Dr. Dobson has gone on to his eternal reward to be home with the Lord.

I'm Roger Marsh, and you've tuned into a special edition of Dr. James Dobson's family talk as we're remembering the life of our founder, my mentor, and the friend of many people, Dr. James C. Dobson.

Gary Bowers with us. Gary is the Senior Vice President of Public Policy here at the James

Dobson Family Institute and a longtime colleague and friend of Dr. Dobson.

Gary, it's a kind of somber day to have this conversation, especially hearing those words

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