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Ruth Bell Graham 1920-2007
By Andy on 15 June 2007 terribly earlyCategory: What Matters Most
What a legacy has been left by the Grahams! I can’t imagine the sadness Billy must feel after saying goodbye to his amazing wife of 65 years.
While in college, Tiffany wrote a letter to Ruth Bell to tell her how much she respected and admired her. I remember her excitement when Ruth Bell’s assistant sent her a very nice reply along with a neat book called “The Legacy of a Pack Rat.”
Memorable Quotes from Ruth Bell Graham
“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.”
“You can’t teach your kids to like spinach if every time they see you eating yours, you gag.”
“No, I’ve never thought of divorce in all these 35 years of marriage, but I did think of murder a few times.”
“God called you not to make your husband good, but to make him happy. ”
“As a mother, my job is to take care of what is possible and trust God with the impossible.”
Quotes Made About Ruth Bell Graham
“Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of Ruth Bell Graham, a remarkable woman of faith whose life was defined by her belief in a personal, loving and gracious God,” the president said. “She was an encouraging friend, accomplished poet and devoted mother of five and grandmother of 19.” – President George W Bush
“If she’s talking to you, she’s talking to you, she’s not looking past you. You may only have her for a few seconds, but you’ve got her attention and she’s listening to what you’re saying.” – Dan Rather
“My father would not have been what he is today if it wasn’t for my mother,” Franklin Graham said. “She stood strong for what was biblically correct and accurate.” – Her son Franklin Graham
“My mother was in love with Jesus…and that love was contagious,” Lotz shared. “She wasn’t caught up in religion or tradition or rituals-she was caught up in a personal relationship with Jesus.” – Her daughter Ann Graham Lotz
“How does one live with one of the world’s most famous men?” questioned daughter Ruth. “God began training my mother for this position years ago in China. Her parents exercised a profound effect upon the development of her character and laid the foundations for who she was.” – Her daughter Ruth Graham
“Ruth is my soul mate and best friend, and I cannot imagine living a single day without her by my side,” Graham said. “I am more in love with her today than when we first met over 65 years ago as students at Wheaton College.” – Billy
“I am so grateful to the Lord that He gave me Ruth, and especially for these last few years we’ve had in the mountains together. We rekindled the romance of our youth, and my love for her continued to grow deeper every day,” Graham recollected. “I will miss her terribly and look forward even more to the day I can join her in heaven.” – Billy
A Memorial
See the Memorial to Ruth on billygraham.org.
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