Joey and Rory Feek: A look back at their love story as husband and wife

In 2002, Joey and Rory tied the knot. In his blog, Rory wrote, "For better or worse.I said those words to her at the alter on June 15, 2002. But today and each day since our wedding day has been my opportunity to show her that I mean those words. And I do mean them." Photo: ThisLifeILive.com

"When we got married in 2002, Joey not only took on my name, she also took on my two teenage daughters, Heidi and Hopie as her own" - Rory Feek Photo: ThisLifeILive.com

The couple's affection for each other was on full display as they performed at the 2009 CMT Music Awards in Nashville. Rory and Joey entered the spotlight after competing on CMT's 'Can You Duet' show back in 2008. Photo: WireImage

Can't fight a love like theirs. The couple kiss onstage at the 45th Annual CMAs back in 2010. The couple took home the Top New Vocal Duo of the Year award that evening. Photo: Getty Images

The couple in healthier times posed during for a Roper photo shoot in 2012. Rory captioned the photo, "One of our favorite pics ever." Photo: Instagram/@roryandjoey

Having a sweet moment with his bride in 2013. Rory wrote, "Dancing w my bride in the living room, listening to the Opry on the radio!" Photo: Instagram/@roryandjoey

The lovebirds stole a kiss on the carpet of the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in 2013. Photo: WireImage

The couple welcomed beautiful daughter Indiana on February 17, 2014. "She is here, and our lives will never be the same. Never," Rory wrote on his blog. " It can no longer be about me. Or just about Joey and I. It is about her, and it is about He who gave her to us." Photo: ThisLifeILive.com

Joey was diagnosed with cervical cancer during the summer of 2014. "From that moment on, I knew our lives and our story would forever be different," Rory wrote after learning of his wife's diagnosis. "We knew that our lives and our story was taking another unexpected turn." Photo: ThisLifeILive.com

After being diagnosed with cervical cancer during the summer of 2014, Joey underwent a hysterectomy. Following his wife's surgery, Rory wrote on his blog, "God has taken us places we never dreamed we would go. It’s been terrifying and thrilling all at the same time. We never know what tomorrow will bring…none of us do. But what an incredible journey life is." Photo: ThisLifeILive.com

While driving to the Cancer Treatment Center of America, the family made a pit-stop for baby Indiana. Rory wrote on his blog, "Joey [had] me pull over and get the potty chair out, so they can do their little routine. It’s the funniest, strangest, sweetest thing. Especially when this time, it’s in the middle of nowhere and starting to rain, so I had to get out the umbrella for them." Photo: ThisLifeILive.com

Rory made Joey's wish of owning a horse come true on her 40th birthday. Rory wrote, "I’m not sure it makes any more sense today… but I think sometimes that life doesn’t have to make sense. And it might not seem like the best timing, but it is. Because the best time to love someone and make their dreams come true is today." Photo: ThisLifeILive.com

Even while Joey was in hospice care, Rory wanted to make sure she was comfortable. The doting husband often brought the couple's 20-month-old daughter Indiana over to visit Joey. “Both of their eyes light up the moment they see each other,” Rory wrote on his blog. Photo: ThisLifeILive.com

And while Joey's time with her family was fleeting, Rory wrote on his blog, "No matter what happens, Joey will always be with us. She'll be in our little Indiana's smile… and in our hearts forever." Photo: ThisLifeILive.com