[al from Canada]

I don't want to dwell on this stuff because a), I don't know if it's that healthy and B), I think I've said too much already. BUT....

When Linda got sick we asked: who do you want to spend the rest of your life with? we know that answer.
From that day on we recovered the kazoom!!!, the infatuation, the bliss. We never really lost it in the first place but the intensity came back.
Being in a life threatening situation, we had to bond closer because we both knew that neither of were strong enough to handle it ourselves. If we hadn't bonded (almost felt like imprinting), we might have been blown apart. The chain is only as strong as the weakest link....just make sure it isn't you or your partner/ support system.
My heart really breaks for the ladies who have to face this struggle alone. or even worse, those who were abandoned because of their diagnosis. We all need a reason to live and if we can help by advice, referral or intervention; that's why this support group exists.
Don't get hung-up on the disease, focus on life!
Al