Joey And Rory Feek: Song Analysis

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Joey and Rory Feek had a hit song entitled "When I'm Gone" in 2012. The song is about the pain of losing a loved one. They wrote this song to help other people get through their grief. The song has really hit home with them. Joey Fleek was diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer in 2014, and doctors are not expecting her to live much longer.

Joey has required much more morphine just to cope with the pain. Rory wishes that Joey can beat cancer and get well again, but he knows that she is dying and does not have much time left. He has stated that Joey has been having talks with Jesus. He also stated that Joey is ready to go be with Jesus. Even though Rory cannot understand what is going on, he said that he is not angry about it.

Rory is trying

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