Article: Billy Graham's 89th Birthday Caps Year of Transition.

Evangelist Celebrates Life in Spite of Setbacks in 2007

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- As evangelist Billy Graham marks another birthday, turning 89 on Wednesday, he expressed gratitude for his health, his family and the ongoing hope of being reunited with his wife Ruth in Heaven.

Since the passing of his marriage and ministry partner of nearly 64 years on June 14 this year, Mr. Graham said he has been surprised at the depth of his grief, but simultaneously encouraged by the commensurate magnitude of God's grace.

"At times, I feel as if part of me has been ripped out, and in a sense that's what has happened, because Ruth was such an important part of my ...

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