I did not know Ruth Bell Graham personally, though I feel like I has starting to, through the books of her husband, Billy Graham. I loved the relationship they had, as seen through the book, Just As I Am, by Billy Graham. She was a truly Christian woman! Yet she was a strong woman, wife and mother.

I am a fairly new Christian. So women like her inspire me. She motivates me to want to be to my husband, the way she was to her's. She was a good role model to follow. And I think she still is, even though she has gone to heaven now. Maybe I will get to meet her there one day!

Mrs. Ruth Bell Graham was a wonderful inspiration to my life! I have read all her books and poems. Her life touched my very soul to desire to draw closer to God.
She was so devoted and loving to her husband, Mr. Billy Graham and to her family.
If I was so blessed to have met her, I would have thanked her for her sincere devotion to her Savior Jesus! The comfort I know is that one day in heaven Mrs. Ruth Graham and I will have the pleasure of praising our Savior together.
My prayers are with Mr. Graham and family.
"...But look!one path is stained with blood.
Footprints I see.
I follow Thee."
--Ruth Bell Graham
(Footprints of a Pilgrim, 265)

It was with great sadness that I learned of Ruth Bell Graham's passing yesterday. For many years TODAY'S CHRISTIAN WOMAN magazine had a warm relationship with Ruth, and we'll miss her. Along with that connection, I felt personally touched by her passing for other reasons as well. Ruth spoke at my graduation from Wheaton College so many years ago, her alma mater as well as mine. Her example of praying for and loving the prodigals in her life continues to inspire and encourage me. Her spunk and unshakable faith in God provide me--and Christian women everywhere--with a powerful role model for loving and serving Christ.
But perhaps what touched me the most was the end of the marriage she shared with her husband, Billy, for 63 years. Theirs, tested by time, is the type of lasting marriage I aspire to. Despite frailty and infirmity, both struggling with so many health issues--aging is never kind--Ruth and Billy still maintained a depth of love and profound intimacy that found expression in a quiet glance or moment together. Physical stamina and youthful attractions fade over the years (a lesson I'm reluctantly learning), but when a marriage remains grounded in its core to faith in and commitment to our Creator, it fleshes out for all to see what it truly means for two to become one.
I look at my parents and those of my husband, who have both been married more than 50 years. I can't imagine one without the other--and neither can they. The loss of their soul mate would be an amputation.
Some may think this is co-dependence; I just think it's the way it's meant to be.
Too often our culture suggests that what's important in a relationship is being "hot," sexy, powerful, young, healthy. It's more about lust than love. Convenience than commitment. Wavering hearts and divided loyalties than single-minded devotion. Yet Ruth and Billy's example points the way for me and my husband as we live out our covenant to love each other until "death do us part." Thank you, Ruth and Billy, for your faithfulness in marriage--a gift to us all.

We have lost a very Godly women. She has shown what a true Christian women,wife,mother and grandmother truely is. She will be greatly missed. I remember as a small child watching Billy Graham on TV with my grandmother or listening to him on the radio. My grandmother said that he had a Loving and caring wife,who stood beside him not behind or in front of him.We have the Graham family in our prayers. One day they will see her again in Heaven,Praise God.

Ruth Bell Graham was an inspiration to all Christian women, wives, and mothers. I only hope that my husband will have the same kind words for me that Billy Graham had when he was talking about his beloved.

I send my deepest sympathy to the Billy Graham family and extended families.
Ruth will certainly be missed. But what a legacy she leaves behind. And what big
shoes to fill. What an example of a life lived for God! She was truly blessed and blessed so many in return. Ruth you are home. We are happy for you. But sad that we are left behind until our Loving God
calls us home.

Ruth Graham's book Footprints of the Pilgrim was a joy to read and savor as I learned more about this precious Woman of God.
Because my son was the art designer for Footprints, I was blessed to be reading it as it hit the bookstores & highly recommend it to those who want to learn more about walking as a woman with the Lord. I thank God for a role model like Ruth.
Heaven surely is rejoicing at her homecoming!

I never knew her or read her books, but I think I have heard much about her husband Billy Graham and his inspiring books. I share my greatest condonlence with the Billy Family and I pray for the family too. God bless you all.

Ones again, TCW, you have outdone the main stream media. I am in the UK and I did not hear of Ruth Graham's death before reading your column today. It has caused an ache in my heart.

Over the last thirty-plus years she has been an inspiration to me. Back in the 1970s, as a Christian teenager, I hoped I would one day be a supportive wife as she showed herself to be. On reflection, she successfully tailored my choices without meeting me personally.

She played a pivotal role throughout the numerous times her husband had to be away helping others to get to know Jesus Christ. We owe her a lot.

She is sadly missed. But all we can do now is be thankful for the choices she made across the decades of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Crusades. She proved herself to be the right woman for the job as his mate.

I never read her books, but I have heard much about her husband Billy Graham and his books.

I have read more than one book by sister Ruth's husband. I heard about her humility, her compassionate heart toward others, and her remarkable faith in God. What remains with me, is her humility and love and concern for others, and her great faith, and faithfulness to her husband. They're relationship is truly an example of a happy, and contented married life. I love this great family. I know I will one day meet her personally in heaven.

Please convey my deepest sympathy to all the Graham Family. They did us so much good. Ruth was a behind the scenes stalwart whom I deeply admired and respected.
We shall truly miss her,but surely she sits now on the side of God.

Well, all has been said!
However this reminds me of one Hymn...... This world is not my home, iam just passing through, my treasures are laid up some where beyond the blue ......... Just over in glory land we'll live eternally , the saints on every hand are shouting VICTORY.

So bretheren ...... RUTH IS WELL;
To Pastor Billy...... Can i say she will book you a place...... okey. Be blessed!

Just reading her books you felt as if you had made a friend! The greatest Christian I ever knew was my own mother, and Ruth Graham had that same kind of spirit that she did. We are all the poorer for her absence. Condolences to the Graham family. D.J. Davis

I first got to "know" Ruth Bell Graham years ago through the pages of her father's biography. I have since built up a library of inspiring books by this amazing woman and her daughters. Ruth has inspired me as a young mother and wife to keep my focus on God. I've found her practical approach to living a life for God in admist the chaos of raising a family invalauble. Her words of wisdom pop into my mind at the most opportune moments. I will always be especially grateful to her for her humorous approach to life as a wife and mother. Have a party Ruth! You deserve it -- thank you for your amazing life!

I did not know Ruth Bell Graham personally, I had read a couple of her books and they were very inspiring. I have a lot of Billy Graham's books. They had a wonderful relationship it seems and she was always quietly in the background, praying and supporting him throughout their lifetime together. I admired that in her so much. In the book, Just As I Am, by Billy Graham, always had a simple message as he always does, but it works. She was a truly Christian woman! Yet she was a strong woman, wife and mother.

She was a good role model to follow and that in itself would be a goal to attain. She has gone to heaven now. I will get to meet her there one day and she can share how she made it through.

Re: Kathleen Lupole's remembrance of Ruth Graham and that she "hopes" to meet her some day (in heaven). Sister, you don't have to hope ... you can be sure of it!! You have Jesus' word on it!!!