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Love Letter to Life 08.15.2025 New Beginning

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, The PetScan revealed no Aggressive Large Cell Lymphoma. A miracle! There are 2 small lit up areas near aorta that are likely Small B Cell activity but these are shrinking in size since last scans. This is the best PetScan since 2020. My immune system is working. No treatment needed. I will have Bloodwork and see oncologist in 3 months; Petscan in 6 months. I thank my Higher Power, my Body and Spirit, my medical team, and all my loved ones and community. Without your love and support, this would not be possible.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Collage 08.14.2025

Love Letter to Life 8.11.2025 PETSCAN DAY

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, This morning, I had a PetScan. It’s been 5 months. The report will be ready in 48-72 hours and I’ll go over it with my oncologist Thursday after Bloodwork at 9:00am. Anyone who is a cancer patient knows the wait between now and then feels like an eternity. So what does a girl do? Make Mac n’ Cheese, my go to comfort food. The veggies are there to make me “feel” healthy. I also have a pot of Green Chili Chicken Stew on the stove. Cook, Love and Live!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 07.07.2025 I Am This And More

| Pamela Markoya

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

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