<p>In the early days when Ben first met Paula it was a meeting of</p><p>two worlds-one brimming with hope and unspoken dreams and</p><p>the other serene yet oblivious to the life-altering impact it would</p><p>soon encounter. Ben's heart was a canvas waiting for the touch of a</p><p>love that had eluded him while Paula's path was one of</p><p>independence and self-discovery.</p>