Dear Life, My daughter and I had a farewell dinner a week ago. My two weeks in CT went fast and I headed back to Santa Fe. This photo reminds me of the heart shared between mother and daughter, the love of family and friends, and the places we call home. I deeply know that no matter where I am in the world, “home” is in my heart, and there is no measure of miles that separates me from loved-ones. We are one.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Tracy and PRM 08.03.2026
Dear Life, Spent the day on a friend’s sailboat off the shore of CT. A mix of sun and clouds, little wind so we motored for the afternoon. Ate sandwiches, chips and chocolate chip cookies. Had fun visiting with Tracy, my daughter, Christopher, my grandson and Chuck the Captain, a friend. Good to be where I grew up and in the elements of New England.
Sun and Sea. Happy.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, This photo was taken yesterday of my sister Arlene, my daughter Tracy, and me. Tracy and I were separated after her birth in 1968. Then a miracle happened on 01.14.20. We reunited through Ancestry: DNA confirmed a mother-daughter match. It was the same day I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. Due to Covid travel restrictions and my cancer treatments, we couldn’t meet in-person until 2021. Our love and family circle keeps expanding. Love heals.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, My mother asked me in 2012, after my father’s death, to please find her first grandchild. I had searched for decades for Tracy, my daughter, born in 1968 and released for adoption. January 14th, 2020, hours after I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma, Tracy connected with me through Ancestry: our DNA was a match. Fifty years of mother love surged through me, giving me the strength to heal. Rose met Tracy in 2021, her wish granted. She died at 94 years old in 2024. This is Tracy and Rose. Bless all the beautiful mothers in my family and the world. Thank you for all the miracles in my life!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Today is the 6th anniversary of two events that changed my life: At 2:30pm, I was diagnosed with Aggressive Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma. At 10:00pm, I read an email from the daughter I released 50 years ago, wanting to connect with me. Mother-love surged through me, giving the strength and perseverance to live in and through the years of treatment while building a loving relationship with Tracy, my daughter. There are miracles. Don’t quit before they happen.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, A year ago, my mother Rose, passed from this world. She is still a force of energy making visitations in the form of bees, butterflies and “bling”. She loved all things that sparkled. Rose had a deep hope to meet her first grandchild and my daughter, Tracy, who was released at birth for adoption in 1968. This dream came true in 2021 after Tracy and I reunited through Ancestry. Rosie did not quit before the miracle. Mom you are loved and missed by many. Let Rose be an inspiration.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Photo of Tracy and Rose
Dear Life, I am an artist living in this world with a deep need to reflect creativity. I am a sober person involved in the recovery community with the purpose of helping others. I am a woman, a mother, a sister, a friend, a smile to those I meet. I am grateful to be alive and have this new day to experience life. There are delights and surprises for this quirky Being as I travel my Soul’s Journey and walk around the block. Enjoy this day!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, After seven weeks of traveling and being with family and friends in the East, today, I begin the journey West. My bags are packed with memorable moments and treasures. I am full with the joy of living and lobster rolls. My DNA loves the ocean. My body is sun-kissed. White Angel is serviced. My Spirit is my Treasure Trip guide. Thank you to everyone for being with me.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, My Treasure Trip has taken me on a boat trip with Tracy around the Thimble Islands, Stony Point, Ct to Manhattan, NY for a family “girls day”. We saw the great musical, “Hell’s Kitchen”, by Alicia Keys at the Shubert Theatre. The cast, musicians, and surround-sound of her music were spectacular. Pure joy to do these things. Being here now.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
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