"And he proposed to me again."

Diagnosed with Alzheimer's three years prior, Peter gradually lost his memory, including even the most beautiful memories of his relationship with his wife. He forgot when he first met Lisa, the shy hand-holding, the passionate kisses, and he even forgot they had gotten married.

“I was heartbroken,” Lisa sighed. “We created new memories together, but I also felt sad every time I asked him, ‘Do you remember those days?’ I wanted to reminisce with Peter about the early days, but he couldn’t remember anything.”

Beautiful memories we shared

Before they got together, Peter and Lisa were neighbors in Pennsylvania (USA), and they both had their own families. They maintained a close friendship until Peter's family moved to Connecticut, after which they lost contact for about a year.

Peter and Lisa reconnected while both were preparing for divorce. After just one date in Harrisburg, they realized they couldn't stay away from each other. They maintained their relationship for eight years until their children went to college.

When asked what she loved most about her husband, Lisa, with tears in her eyes, said tearfully, "It's the way he loves me. Peter is kind, gentle, tactful, cheerful, and very romantic. He always gives me the best of everything and cherishes this relationship, cherishes me."

In 2009, Lisa moved to Connecticut and married Peter.

And then disaster struck...

After living with Peter for a long time, Lisa said she easily noticed the changes in her husband, but facing that reality was incredibly difficult.

It all started when Peter kept forgetting his keys and wallet. Things got worse when he started forgetting words and their meanings. Sometimes, it was a struggle for Peter to put together complete sentences. At those times, Lisa could only reassure herself that it was normal as they were both getting older.

"I kept it my little secret and tried to ignore it until family and friends started bringing it up. Then I realized something was really wrong," Lisa shared. "People who hadn't seen Peter in a while noticed the changes in him."

After undergoing the necessary tests, Peter was diagnosed with Alzheimer's syndrome on April 30, 2018. “Initially, I didn’t understand what it was until I learned that it would have a huge impact on our lives, and… it could even take him away.”

As expected, the disease quickly snatched away the couple's happy life. The precious memories they thought would last a lifetime gradually faded from Peter's mind. And one of his greatest regrets was that he had forgotten about his marriage.

For the first time, Peter forgot who his wife was when they were traveling in Rhode Island. "On the way back, Peter kept saying things like, 'This is the way home. Turn right and you're there,' as if I were some complete stranger," Lisa recounted.

"When we arrived, he rushed into the house, opened the door for me, and then led me around on a tour, looking quite nervous and excited," Lisa recalled. "He was incredibly sweet. I kept waiting for him to come back to reality, but the truth is, he never came back."

"I am the luckiest woman in the world."

Lisa remembers the exact date, December 12, 2020, when they were cuddling in the armchair watching the TV series "New Girl," and the wedding scene moved her to tears. Peter immediately noticed, smiled genuinely, and said to her, "Let's do the same."

Lisa recounted, "I was like, 'What?' And he said, 'Let's get married,' with a big smile."

"There's going to be a lot to take care of," Peter said, laughing, without realizing he was proposing to his wife.

"I was so touched. He proposed to me again. I felt like a princess, like Cinderella. I must be the luckiest girl in the world," Lisa recounted radiantly.

Lisa filmed the moment Peter proposed to her and sent it to her children. They were all delighted and supportive of their parents holding another wedding ceremony. Although hesitant at first, she agreed, not wanting to miss the opportunity to create another beautiful memory with her husband. Lisa's daughter contacted various organizations to arrange the wedding for her parents. They agreed to sponsor this meaningful wedding without charging any fees.

Only love remains.

And then the day arrived. On April 26th, Peter and Lisa once again walked down the aisle. With the help of a dementia specialist who was also officiating the ceremony, they exchanged vows.

"I went to the wedding without much thought. This disease is really unpredictable. I was a little nervous while getting my makeup done and putting on my wedding dress. But the moments that followed were magical," Lisa happily recounted. "Peter was radiant and happy all day. He was so happy. When we exchanged vows, he just said one thing: 'Lisa, I love you.' For me, that was enough."

She knew that at any moment during the ceremony, Peter might forget who she was. But Lisa believed that as long as their hearts were connected, nothing could stop their love for each other for the rest of their lives.

"I am the person he loves most. I don't need any title, whether it's wife or any other name he gives me. Our souls are connected, and all I need is for him to feel safe. He loves me, I love him, and that's enough."

"Our souls are connected. He loves me, I love him, and that's enough."

Currently, Lisa blogs with others living with Alzheimer's disease, primarily focusing on Peter. As his condition worsened, it caused him to experience hallucinations, panic attacks, and severe memory loss. Day after day, she had to confront this difficult reality.

But no matter what happens,"We will stay together until the very last moment. Nothing can separate us. Nothing can…"