AKA: B, BJ, Beej, Jo, Burnda, Bren
Birthday: March 21

I do not remember the very first time I ever met Brenda. For as long as I can remember Brenda was in my student ward. Brenda is the type of individual that you are always aware of and know she is there and are impressed by the type of individual she is. I remember when she bore her testimony after having gone to the temple for the first time to receive her endowments. Her testimony was simple but extremely sincere and something about that touched me.

Brenda is the type of friend who genuinely cares about others and their well being. She is extremely family oriented and loves being the "favorite aunt" to her nieces and nephews. Brenda is the friend who drops off notes on your doorstep to remind you that you are loved and is always good for a hug. She has her own personal "Narnia" stocked up with blankets to curl up with while reading a good book or watching a movie. A lot of my favorite nights with the gang have been at her house as we have stayed up late talking and laughing.

One of her passions is traveling and she tries to take a trip every year to a fun location. She is adventurous and lives life to its fullest. I will never forget the time we all went roller-skating and Brenda was singing and dancing. And who could forget her infamous pole dancing! Ha ha!

One of the greatest blessings of my friendship with Brenda is her listening ear and her beautiful heart. She is always the one I go to for advice and she is always willing to offer guidance when it is needed and to say the things that need to be said when no one else will. I consider myself truly blessed to have Brenda as part of my life.