This note has taken me much too long to write. I have been waiting to awaken from this nightmare, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen.

When I was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, needless to say I was shocked. Before I even had a chance to process it, this community that I live in was in action. Friends, family, coworkers and people I don’t even know made it possible to mark a few things off my bucket list. I was talking to my cousin and he asked me what was on my bucket list. Well, I never had one. My reply was I had always wanted to see a Patriots game. And everyone knowa how much I love Bruno Mars. My grandson Eagan comes to my house and the first thing he says is Bruno, baby. Little did I know I was on my way to Houston to see the best ever Patriots game at the Super Bowl, and it just so happened that Bruno Mars was in Houston the same weekend. I asked myself, how did I get so lucky? By living on the beautiful Island we call home. When I think about it now I have to pinch myself.

I came home and there was a fundraiser, which I could not attend because I was so tired but all that went had a great time. Thank you all.

Then there are the people who visited, cooked, gave me rides, phone calls, moral, spiritual, and financial support. I have friends who even bought me a recliner so I could be more comfortable for visitors.

I cannot believe all this kind and loving support that I have been given. It is overwhelming. I have no idea how to say thank you. Thank you is not enough.

I want to list everyone by name but if I did, I would run out of paper and if I left one person out I would feel horrible and never forgive myself. There is one person I need to mention and that is my best friend. If I have a sister it would be her. Susan Medeiros, who has been by my side through this whole nightmare. I don’t know where I would be without her. There are so many others who are there on a daily basis who know who you are. I love you all so very much.

I am and we all are so very fortunate to live in such a loving, giving supportive community. I will never forget the kindness everyone has shown me. I love you all and am forever grateful.

Thank you again with all my heart.

Brenda Mullins
Oak Bluffs