Since then, the comedian, actor and author has used social media and his stand-up to openly share his process of grieving and the challenges of moving forward to raise their 8-year-old daughter, Alice.

I said I’d be happy to meet her, although it felt as if Tammy had just told me about her diagnosis.

When Tammy got sick, our group of girlfriends — Team Tammy — huddled around her family in a protective ring.

We believe that God is Master of every facet of life.

If you believe in his Word, every major step you take —including remarriage —will be directed by him.

But Tammy died last fall, a few months after she turned 50, after a flash-battle with ovarian cancer.