My name is Brenda, and Dave and I have been together for 41 years. One year ago, he was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer and had emergency colostomy surgery. He did chemo, which didn’t work, and then did 5 weeks of daily radiation. During that time, he had a stroke. He recovered from the stroke but got sicker and went into the hospital for 7 weeks. I brought him home, and he passed away. We were able to spend 1 month more together. I took him to every appointment and was with him every day. He was my heart and being. I am on unemployment so I could be his home caregiver.