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Graham still visits his wife's grave at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, but his family wants to focus on partying.

"Right now we just want to get around him and love him, have a meal together, share some laughs and memories," Franklin Graham said. "Of course, he misses my mother, and he knows he's not going to be on this earth much longer. He's looking forward to the time when he can not only be reunited with his wife but also stand in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ, whom he has served all his life."

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Other news stories on Billy Graham's birthday include:

Billy Graham at 90 | The preacher to Presidents has good days, but others when he doesn't stir from his bed. I know how to die, Graham has told friends, but nobody ever taught me how to grow old. (The Charlotte Observer)

At 90, Billy Graham remains 'America's pastor' | For the past few months, people from around the world have been leaving personal messages for the elder Graham at billygraham90.com. (CNN)

Graham will spend 90th birthday at home, surrounded by family | Evangelist Billy Graham has traveled the globe and dined with Presidents, but he'll spend his 90th birthday today in much simpler fashion — surrounded by dozens of family members and dining on two of his favorite cakes. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Evangelist Billy Graham at 90: The man frail, the legacy strong | Evangelist Billy Graham, who turns 90 on Friday, is frail from multiple falls and ailments, far from the strapping revivalist who roamed the globe for six decades. (USA Today)

Son: Billy Graham's work with presidents is ending | Franklin Graham said Friday as his family gathers to celebrate the preacher's 90th birthday that his father is praying for President-elect Barack Obama. (Associated Press)

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