I bet this quilt will mean more to her than you will ever know. The message of encouragement hearts are a wonderful touch and will certainly help her in her battle. I also like the decorative stitch you used for the binding. Finally have to comment on this being only your third quilt! You should be proud, it really turned out great. Love how you used Dresden blades to form the radiant light behind the cross and emphasized that with the quilting lines radiating out from the cross. Take a bow on this one, you deserve it.