I will always remember the day I went to the first Billy Graham Crusade in Cleveland, for I was a lost, abused 14 year old, and when I caught a glimpse of Billy and Ruth together on the stage in the middle of the stadium you could see she was the one who stood by him through all of it, in their lives, their love for God and each other. And when it came time to come forth I just looked at Ruth and it seemed to me she was saying it was ok, God Loves you and he will heal your pain, and at that moment it felt like a hand took mine and led me down to the field. I mourn her loss, and pray for her family at this time that God’s love and strength be with them now and always.
-Irene