My love story with cancer is still being written. Just like me, a work in progress.

Some moments shape us quietly, long before we know they matter. Brenda was one of mine. What began as fear in a school hallway turned into an unlikely connection that spanned decades—through pain, healing, letters, and loss. This is a story about choosing love over fear, about soft strength, and how one small act of compassion can change the shape of a life forever.