Many couples see their marriages end sooner than planned due to a variety of reasons. When you throw the additional stress to a relationship of chronic illness and disability, it's a recipe for divorce for those couples who are unable to maintain their support during times of crisis. Time and again, author Caren Rugg, and her husband Terry, have faced the challenges of his increasing health problems, and have managed to grow closer in the process. Being a full-time caregiver to him has had its share of pros and cons, but in their relationship it has allowed them to travel on a journey together most couples never experience. It's a journey of commitment, hope, dedication, and love in the face of chronic and long term illness. In a twelve year period, Terry has endured five different life threatening and life impacting medical conditions. Together they've weathered the storms so far to emerge intact as a couple. It's a testament to what can be accomplished if you never give up. Let their story inspire you.