CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: He Forgot They Were Married, So He Proposed Again
Feb 14, 2026
Linda Feldman, wife who organized a second wedding for her husband Michael O'Reilly after his Alzheimer's diagnosis. They recount a touching proposal and the ceremony at his care center. The conversation focuses on love, memory, caregiving, and finding joy in small rituals.
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A Second Wedding For Lasting Moments
- Michael O'Reilly proposed to Linda Feldman again after Alzheimer's progressed and she said yes even though she might have reminded him they were already married.
- Linda cherishes the moments when Michael lights up and expresses love, so she planned a second wedding at his memory care center.
Start Mornings Without Your Phone
- Don't touch your phone first thing in the morning and focus on simple tasks like making your bed instead.
- Write down intentions and tell the universe you'll make today a peaceful day to center your mindfulness practice.
Reconstruction As Identity Restoration
- Katie Weimer sees breast reconstruction as central to identity and psychological recovery after cancer surgery.
- Using patients' own fat cells in a 3D-printed scaffold could offer a safer, personalized reconstruction alternative to implants.