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Love Letter to Life 07.30.2025 In Progress

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, A goal of compiling my love letters into a book is in progress. I hope the “Letters” serve as an inspiration for cancer patients, their families, health workers, support teams, and recovery community. Love Letter to Life started when I had a health crisis in 2018 and was later diagnosed in 2020 with Stage 4 Diffusive Large B Cell Lymphoma, an aggressive cancer. I have lived through several treatments and expiration dates. My journey is reflected in my love letters. There is so much more to live. I move forward with love.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love letter to Life 07.26.2025 Omaha Sunset

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I took this sunset photo from the 7th floor window of my hotel in downtown Omaha. Happy to be here and explore the Bemis Art Center Open Studios and city galleries. Will go to the Chihuly Glass Sanctuary, “the cornerstone of the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Healing Arts Program; a place of respite and reflection for patients, families and staff.” This evening, have dinner with Alice, my Soul Coach since 2008, and who helps me navigate this wild and wonder-filled life.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Prisms of experience

| Pamela Markoya

The film made for Nexus Healthcare by Cameron Kit of YOYOS, NYC and team won the Platinum Award for “Best New Mexico Short”. It will be featured at the Albuquerque Film Festival.

It’s an honor to be involved in this project and give hope to the Cancer community. Congratulations to the team!

Love Letter to Life 06.27.2025 Lucio Pozzi

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I was a student at the School of Visual Arts, NYC in 1983. I studied painting and Lucio was an inspirational teacher offering guidance that continues to resonate throughout my creative work. I made the journey to Magazzino Italian Art Museum, Cold Spring, NY on the closing day of his exhibit to honor one of the “treasures” in my life and the art world. He turns 90 in November. Thank you Lucio for your spirit, work, and long life.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love letter to Life 06.25.2025 Beach and Bestie

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Days of a heat wave in the East made me run to the beach or be in air-conditioning. Friday, Saturday and Monday “beached it” with the glamorous Violet and beautiful daughter Tracy. Sunday took a scenic drive to Cold Spring, NY and met my bestie, Jay Dee. We had a long overdue face-to-face visit at art museums Tuesday, went mall-walking and, alas, shopping. Ready for more fun with friends and family. I am grateful for this time of optimum health, never taken for granted when living with Lymphoma cancer.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 06.21.2025 Summer Solstice

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Nothing says SUMMER greater than a sunny day at the beach, especially when it’s the beach you grew up on. My DNA sends a smile through my whole being when I set foot on Fairfield Beach, CT. There’s a tingling sensation when returning “home”. My Soul loves living in Santa Fe, NM in the foothills of the mountains, but come summer, my body wants to be kissed by the sun and playing in the salt water waves. Happy Solstice!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 06.18.2025 Family Treasures

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Arlene’s home burst with “treasures” yesterday. My daughter, Tracy, visited. Arlene’s painting is from a photo taken the day Tracy and I met in 2021, a reunion after 50 years of separation. I was receiving chemotherapy and about to have Stem Cell Transplant for Lymphoma. The “little treasures” are the children of my niece, Kira, and her husband Rich. Meet Noah, DJ, Carolina, and Manny. Our family’s “adoption” stories are too many to be told here but are full of love and blessings. Happy to be “home”.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 06.04.2025 Summer Road Trip

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Today I start my summer road trip that will take me east across the country to the Atlantic ocean and north to NY, CT, Maine and beyond. I am feeling excited. My bags are packed and ready to be put into White Angel. I have an art kit and journals to maintain my daily practices of painting and writing. The road calls and my Spirit is happy to answer YES. Here we go. You, my dear friends, are with me!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose