Dear Life, Last night I took this selfie while walking in my hood. Santa Fe at this time of year is perfect. Light, temperatures, and after all the rains, I love to see everything growing everywhere. There are thousands of sunflowers. Happy me.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, I love the feel of a book in my hands including a good, old-fashion datebook. I found this compact one while on vacation in CT. I started collaging its pages and will continue to do so. Today, the calendar is full: Physical Therapy 9-10am. I’ll be evaluated. The goal: Strength and Endurance. Studio 11-2pm. I’m making miniature paintings. Client Meeting 2:20-3:30pm. I’m back in business, helping people to beautify their home. Then I’m having “linner” with a friend at Jambo Cafe 4-5:30pm. Treatment on Tuesday went well. Took a day to recover. I’m grateful to be living!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, I see the oncologist at 8:30 then have an immunotherapy infusion of PEMBRO. During the treatment, I can sit quietly and think about my beautiful niece, Kelsey, pictured here at 5 years old visiting me in Santa Fe. She’s in her thirties now, married with two beautiful children. Kelsey is a great mom and loving light in the my world.
I am so grateful for her, family and friends. Feel the Love.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, I’ve enjoyed a 6-week reprieve from bloodwork and treatments. Today I get bloodwork. Tomorrow I see oncologist and receive Immunotherapy infusion. Acceptance is key. The medical trail I’m in is extensive and goes until January 2024. That means being in Santa Fe, the only USA location, to receive treatments. I’m grateful I love living here. My daughter and family are all in the east. Tracy is visiting in October. YaY!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Today I’ll be going on a road trip to Taos to see a friend’s art exhibit and to go stone-hunting. Friends and Northern New Mexico. Art and Earth. The perfect medicine for my mind and body. And, of course, snacks. Thank you for this day and everything in it.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, There’s a lot going on in my world. I need the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can (ME and what I can affect) and the wisdom to know the difference. Innovation is not just creating new “things”. It’s also creating new ways of being conscious and then contributing with actions. Innovation makes me a better person and hopefully the world around me a little better.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, There have been many physical symptoms leading up to and during Lymphoma. The first occurred 4 years ago: a red bumpy rash breaking out around my eyes and cheeks. It reappears every so often and it’s back. The dermatologist prescribed a steroid ointment that is working. Cancer affects every part of the body and mind. I need quiet time, life-affirming activities, medical care and support to counter-balance all the effects of the disease and treatments.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, I had the joy of celebrating and seeing the film, “Dirty Dancing” last week at the Violet Crown with this bevy of beauties, including Michael, one of the original Dirty Dancing dancers. That film is iconic and influenced the way I moved my hips forever! The event was the first I’ve attended publicly since the pandemic. Wow, it was great being with an audience as we laughed, cheered, cried, and had a fun evening. Ate a lot of popcorn, too! Thank you, Deana, for the invite!
Yours, Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, I know how important it is in my recovery to see everything with sobriety and levity. When I’m in fear, my knee-jerk reaction is to try to control everything. Not good. When I meet life with love, my heart flies open and I connect with others. Very good. What a difference a new perspective makes. Changes my world and the world around me.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose