Evangelist Billy Graham turns 89 Wednesday. He works on writing projects as his health allows and continues to grieve for his wife of almost 64 years, who died in June: “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 life. But my faith gives me great comfort, and I can’t imagine going through something like this without strength that only the Lord can provide.”
See his statement here.