TV Preacher Billy Graham Back Home After Six Day Hospital Stay

 We are so happy to hear Billy Graham is doing well and was released to go home. We pray for his continued recovery.

Reverend Billy Graham was finally released  from hospital Tuesday after spending six days recovering from pneumonia, says a hospital spokeswoman.

According to reports at BCNN, doctors have decided to let the 93-year-old Graham go home after he responded well to antibiotics and physical therapy. These appeared to increase his strength after his latest illness, said Nancy Lindell, a spokeswoman for Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C.

Graham gave thanks and was grateful for the many prayers from around the world.

"I also appreciated the wonderful treatment I received here from such caring doctors and nurses, and feel I have made some new friends," Graham said. "But I am especially looking forward to seeing my home decorated for Christmas and spending the holidays with members of my family."

Graham was admitted to the hospital Nov. 30 after suffering from congestion, a cough and slight fever.

"We are gratified that he has had a good response to treatment and we're committed to good home care to continue his improvement," said Dr. Lucian Rice, Graham's personal physician.

Regardless of his recent health scare, Graham plans to continue writing his next book, which he said will summarize his six decades of work.

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Billy Graham Hospitalized With Pneumonia in NC Hospital

The story is still developing but here is the latest on the word know preacher's health condition

Report is by USA Today:

Longtime spokesman A. Larry Ross said Graham was taken to the hospital with "a cough, congestion and a slight fever. He arrived smiling and waving at hospital staff. After initial tests and X-rays, he was admitted at least for overnight observation and treatment of suspected pneumonia."

"Given his age, this is more of a precaution," Ross said.

Graham, who has dealt with Parkinson's-like symptoms for more than a decade, was treated for pneumonia in May but rebounded to resume his normal activities — prayer, study and writing. His most recent book, Nearing Home, was published in October, and he spent Thanksgiving at his Montreat with family.

In Nearing Home, Graham wrote that everyone, not just the old, will one day face death and should discern why they're still alive and find the spiritual strength to face debilitation and loss. Graham admitted, "I can't truthfully say that I have liked growing older."

Graham's son, the Rev. Franklin Graham, says his father told him, "I think God is going to let me live to be 95." Ross said Wednesday that Graham expects to be home for Christmas to resume work on an evangelism project.
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