Though they were friends for many years, Ben and Clydean Cooper did not marry until later in life. This did not stop them, however, from packing a lifetime of living into their almost fourteen years of marriage. The Coopers had a marriage that many dream ofa mutual respect for each other, shared values and goals, cheerful spirits, and an enjoyment for life, whether day-to-day experiences or traveling around much of the world. In 2006, Ben and Clydeans world came crashing to an abrupt halt with one word: Alzheimers. Over the next two years, Clydean would learn the meaning of the vow in sickness and in health. Staying by his side through his last moments, A Lot of Love to Give tells the harrowing story of one mans fight with this personality-altering disease and his wifes attempt to understand and deal with a sickness that can only be endured by the grace of God.