Dear Life, The temps this week were in the 70’s and 80’s. We went to the library, parks and beach during the week. Trees and flowers are blooming. Spring green is everywhere. Woke today to a dense fog after rain yesterday. The earth and my skin are happy. Moisture!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Easter is in the rear view mirror but this photo of Mom is good. It was in the weekly news. Rosie will turn 93 in June. She still has “hop-pity” in her and a sharp mind. My sister is recording Mom’s life story in a book with questions. Early life was really hard, oldest of 7 children living through the Great Depression. Sometimes went to bed hungry. Always wore hand me downs. However, she and Lou, my father, made a better life for their children. History is told through stories. Don’t miss your chance to know yours.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Playing outside is fun! Maximus and Violet, my great-nephew and niece, are expert players. So much fun running, swinging, climbing, gymnastics, throwing balls and frisbees. My oncologist has said to me, “Movement is life.” My whole being is smiling with playing then deep sleep after active days. I’m grateful for the timing of this vacation. I feel strong and healthy. Happy to be here.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Christopher, Tracy and Laurel met me for dinner last night. My daughter and grandchildren. I am pinching myself! I see me in each of these beautiful people. Tracy was born in 1968, released for adoption and we reunited January 14th, 2020 through Ancestry the same day I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. The miracle of timing ignited my Mother Love and Life Force! Here we are having family fun.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, I’m so happy to be in CT with family during Spring. Temperatures and smiles are warm. Tulips, daffodils and blossoming trees are everywhere. Having fun with family and friends. Today my chemo meds arrive via FedEx. Treatment is like breathing. Necessary. Fortunately, Love is the great healer. I feel great, loving and loved.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, It is Good Friday and throughout Northern New Mexico people are making “the pilgrimage” to Chimayo Chapel. They pray, repent for their sins, and ask for forgiveness as they walk a mile, 10 miles, many miles. Each day, I practice spiritual principles to help me live a loving and caring life. It is not perfect but I walk in the faith of progress. Today I go to the Cancer Center, see Dr. Herbert then have treatment 9-3. Come home and finish packing for trip tomorrow to CT. Throughout the day, I will pause, be still, appreciate the people around me and be grateful for the Life Force within me. My Pilgrimage.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, These radiant tulips were a gift from a friend. Joy-filled. Yesterday I filled a shopping cart at Trader Joe’s with orchids and potted bulb flowers. Shoppers and staff commented “What a happy cart!” A cashier helped put them in an open box and off I went to the Cancer Center where I gave gifts to receptionists, schedulers, nurses, and Dr. Herbert, my oncologist. Everyone in the building including patients were delighted. A nurse asked, “Are you done with treatment?” I replied, “No, you will see me Friday. This is a Thank You”. The flowers are gifts of gratitude, appreciation, and life. My heart swelled with joy.
I am still smiling.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, This is one of my paintings, Moon Mountains,1994. I sold it to a collector. His family was kind to return it to me upon his death. Now it happily lives in my sister’s home. Tonight is the Pink Full Moon and I’m inspired to paint it. New Mexico is my soul’s home. I felt it during my first visit in 1989-90. I moved to Santa Fe in 1991 with the idea of painting for a year then returning to NYC. Well, that “idea” lives on, living here and visiting NYC and CT. I’ll be flying East in a few days, seeing these mountains and landscape from above. They are my earthly foundation, my healing ground to live on.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Moon Mountains 1994
