I just love this question, it's true that for many, a life threatening illness causes a major reevaluation of life.
In our case, we have been incredibly lucky, we have seen our two girls marry adorable men and had wonderful experiences celebrating those huge life occasions, a year old granddaughter, much more time spent with each other and our off Spring, very little moaning or nit picking in our house. John has finally made a big step forward with his model railway, I'm enjoying my hobbies, even though I'm still working full time. We are lucky, I am able to work from home, so can spend every day wi my darling man. In fact, we are very happy. Yes, PCA casts a long shadow but if you can put it to one side, life can still be wonderful. I think the difference is that I have slowed down and started smelling the roses. John has slowed down (HT of course) and occasionally picks me roses from the garden.
Life is good.
Love Allison