Saturday, August 16, 2008

In Remembrance of Violette Noelle

This is a very sad day. Violette Noelle, affectionately known as "Sprout", will be laid to rest this morning.
My friend Monty Q has requested that we wear something violet today to honor little Violette. With a heavy heart, I have selected a special violet outfit to wear today in her memory.

I have also taken time to do some thinking, because I do not understand why sad things have to happen.
I think, when the heart hurts, we must fill it with love and kindness. Hug a friend today. Tell someone you love them. Smile at a stranger. Play with your toys. Appreciate the sun and the sky and the green grass. And keep Monty Q's family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

"Perhaps, they are not stars in the sky, but rather
openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know
they are happy."
-- Eskimo legend


May you rest in peace, sweet Violette Noelle, littlest angel.
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87 Notes for Daisy:

Motor Home Cats said...

That is a very beautiful tribute Daisy. We also like your violet dress.

Tiki, Tavi, Cody, Camie and Miss Jade

jenianddean said...

Daisy - That is a beautiful way to remember Little Miss Sprout. We are all remembering her with heavy hearts and leaky eyes.

Rest in peace sweet one....

-Jasper McKitten-Cat

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is a beautiful tribute Daisy.We are very sad, but your words make us feel better.

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

Such a pretty dress Daisy to honor our sweet little bean sprout Violette.
I am always so comforted and cheered when I visit you here.
Soft hugs to you dearest {{{Pixie}}}
Lots of love from Miss Peach

The Whiskers and Purrs Gang said...

Very well said, Miss Daisy. This has been a very hurtful week...one we didn't see coming. Thanks for having just the right words to help ease this awful pain.

Very truly yours,
The Whiskers and Purrs Gang

The Florida Furkids said...

What a beautiful tribute to Sprout. Our eyes are leaking today.

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

Parker said...

I will do as you said Daisy, I will give more hugs and appreciate things more.
(((((HUGS)))))

Poppy Q said...

Daisy that was lovely. You are a sweet girl and a great friend. I love you in your violet dress.

Smooches

Poppy Q

Asta said...

A bootiful wemembewance, and thoughts..a sad sad Asta

Anonymous said...

Daisy you are very thoughtful, and even on such a day you bring smiles.
Oh p.s Momma LOVES the Eskimo legend.. is just seems so right :)
big big hugs! :))

Mr. Chen and Ollie said...

Oh Daisy, that is a beautiful tribute. We especially like the Eskimo poem. We believe you are right and the best way to remember Sweet Violette today is to play hard and to laugh and giggle and smile and sit in the grass and hug our mommies and daddies. We are all sending our love to Monty and his whole family this morning.
Purrs,
Mr. Chen & Ollie

Donna said...

I am very sorry. My heart goes out to her family. Your tribute is very pretty.

Tommy and Teaghan said...

Hugs to you Daisy and your family. Very nice tribute. Nice choice with the Indian prayer.

Liss said...

Hugs Daisy. We love you.

Mickey's Musings said...

We do not understand why this happens either.
(((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))

Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie

Paula said...

Very very sad. You are a sweetie, Daisy.

Sabrina, Sam and Simon said...

You are so right, Daisy. (((((HUGS))))) to all of you today ...
Sabrina, Sam, Simon and Momma Jan

The Island Cats said...

Daisy, that was a beautiful tribute!

Wally,, Ernie & Zoey

Black Cat said...

This a lovely post you have written Daisy and you look lovely in your violet dress. These things are hard to understand aren't they and I think you are right, we should give out as much love as we can. You are a sweet girl:) xxx

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

((((((HUGS)))))))

Astrid (…and the kitties too) said...

(((hugs)))

you look so lovely in your violet dress miss daisy!

Janet Roper said...

Hi Daisy,
What a beautiful and heartfelt tribute for Sprout.
Harmony to all,
Janet

michico*Adan*Lego-小芥*阿丹*樂高 said...

Very Very sad.....

Mo and The Purries said...

(((HUGS))) to you and your Mommy and Pixie, Daisy.
A beautiful tribute to Sprout.

Not The Mama

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

What a beautiful tribute to Sprout. Especially the Eskimo legend. We'd never heard that before.

((((HUGS))) to all of you from all of us.

Laila and Minchie

Babs (Beetle) said...

A lovely tribute on a sad day.

Purrs, Sukie x

Milton said...

That is a great outfit to wear to remember Violette. I'm sure that she'd really like it. I'm givin' the mombean lots of hugs this morning.

Just Ducky said...

(((((((HUGS))))))

L. Alida said...

Such a lovely, sweet tribute Daisy. I have been asking the big why questions too. I will try to remember to feel gratitude for my loved ones and let them know how much I love them everyday. (even Toeshee, who is putting a very painful bitey on my ankle right now)
Love and Gentle Hugs to You and Pixie and Mommie.
Gentle Hugs and Prayers for Violette's Family and for Maxime's family.
Lorianna

Rocky, Angie & S'more said...

Very beautiful, Daisy.

Much love and many {{{hugs}}} to you, Pixie, and your lovely Mommy.

Karen and Kitties

Sarge Charlie said...

very nice tribute Miss Daisy, my thoughts are with Miss Sprout and here family.

Honey P. Sunshine said...

yor outfit is cute, cute, cute, i like the belted look, furry fashun forward. its a beautiful tribute to Sprout

Chrissie said...

Your violet dress is just right, Miss Daisy. I agree, it is hard to understand. I'm thankful that we have each other for comfort and to share the burden.
I'm keeping Monty and his family and all of us in my heart today.

Marian said...

Daisy - We really like to think about the openings in the sky being our loved ones looking down. We're fairly new to the cat blogosphere, but too many have left us even in the short time we've been here. It comforts us to think that they're watching over us now. Our eyes are still leaking over dear Sprout. We send love and (((hugs))) to her family and to Maxime's Mom today. And, we send many, many (((hugs))) to you and all our friends out there on the intertubes.

Alexi said...

We love your post about Violette, dear Daisy. We also love your violet dress. We love you and Pixie, too. Please be sure your Mommie gives her a bananer.

{{{{hugs}}}}

Alexi and the Krasota Castle gang.

Cats~Goats~Quotes said...

A beautiful tribute, Daisy.
(((Hugs)))
~ The Bunch

Forty Paws said...

{{{hugs}}}

Luf, Us

Shaggy and Scout said...

A lovely, well chosen outfit, Daisy. And your words of wisdom hold true for both cats & their people.

Anonymous said...

Daisy, you have a very kind heart.

Spooky said...

Beautiful tribute...by an equally beautiful Daisy.

Bogdan, the editor said...

Very sweet post, Daisy. Very sweet. Hugs from all of us at The Scratch.

Anonymous said...

Very nice tribute ...

((((( hugs )))))

The WriggleButts said...

That was a lovely tribute, Daisy! I don't own anything violet, but perhaps Mom could lend me a dress just for a little while. I'm not sure boys should be wearing dresses, but this is a special occation!

Bajas

Anonymous said...

A lovely tribute, and I think your suggestion of filling our hearts with love and kindness is a really excellent and positive way to honour Violette Noelle and her family.

Thanks for your visit earlier.

Mr. Maximoto said...

very nice tribute.

Kimo and Sabi said...

Hugs to all

The Furry Kids said...

Beautiful post, Daisy. It's a very, very sad day.

Hugs to you guys.

Black Cat said...

Hello again Daisy, thank you so much for your lovely comment! They were very special kitties and live on in my heart and hopefully at the Bridge. It seemed to me that with all the sadness there has been this week it would be appropriate to celebrate the lives of those we have loved and are no longer in the physical realm. But, of course, we should also hug the ones we love who remain on this side of the veil, but I know that you know this:) xxx

HEALTH NUT WANNABEE MOM said...

This is terribly sad but what a beautiful tribute.

Nomi said...

Profound reflections Daisy. Thank you for reminding us what we should never foret. Life is precious and each moment is to be treasured.

The Cat Realm said...

What a wonderful post, Daisy!
It was a sad week.
Big (((((HUGS))))) to you.

Toffee K. Ripple Fuzzypants & Feline American Angels said...

This post was ... perhaps ... your very best effort in the whole time I've known you, Miss Daisy. Your thoughtfulness and compassion are extraordinary. Thank you for the beauty of your words on this solemn occasion. Hugs.
DMM

Willow said...

(((((hugs to all)))))

Purrrrrrrrs, Willow

Spike William and Angels China Cat and Willow said...

(((((hugs to all)))))

Purrrrrrrrs, China Cat

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

((((hugs)))) That is a nice saying...we'll always think of Sprout as shining down on us.

Moki The Wobbly Cat said...

In remembering Sprout we send you(((hugs))) purrs and headbutts too!

P.S.

Thanks for stopping by our blog and celebrating Moki's Gotcha Day with us!

Anonymous said...

ok we will say a little prayer!

CRIZ LAI said...

You looked great in violet Daisy. Big hugssssssss from the J Kitties. It has been a sad period for many of us.

http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

Cupcake said...

*Sniff sniff sniff* That was very touching, Daisy. *Sniff sniff sniff*. Oh, sorry. *Sniff sniff sniff*. It's just so sad. *Sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff*.

By the way, that's a gorgeous dress.

Chaffee Street Cafe` said...

Daisy and Pixie,

We will light a candle for her at www.gratefulness.org And we will wear the color you requested, in her honor. God bless her and her family.

Love,

Bobby and Theresa111

momsbusy said...

hugs for you and yours. i love the eskimo quote. such a reassuring belief.

momsbusy & y2k

Mimi Lenox said...

It is a sad day. A lovely tribute, Daisy. Sending prayers.

Isis said...

It is so sad... The thought of loosing a bean kitten is dreadful, my purrs are with her family...

I have some good news to share though too Daisy! :)

Purrs,
Isis

Eduardo said...

That was very nice! What a lovely dress, and I tagged you!
Hugs & Snugs
Eduardo the Snuggle Puggle

Anonymous said...

Purrs and hugs from all of us. This has been such a sad week.

Mike Golch said...

Rest in Peace Sprout. May god welcome you home and Give confot to your parents.

Anonymous said...

You are so thoughtful Daisy. This post was very touching. Thanks for always thinking of others.

Gemini and Ichiro said...

((HUGS))

Even in grief you are fashionable Miss Daisy!

BeadedTail said...

Daisy, this is such a wonderful tribute to Sprout and very good advice for us all. I'm sure she is looking down and seeing you in your lovely violet outfit in honor of her.

MaoMao said...

Oh, what a beeyootiful tribute. Mom's all leaky. (((((((((hugs)))))))) from all of us Ballicai.

Jans Funny Farm said...

Nice outfit for a sad day.

{{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you and Pixie and your mom.

Lux said...

Oh Daisy, your memorial for Sprout is so beautiful. I loved that Eskimo saying.

Pumpkin said...

Hugs 'n purrs frum Hah-why-eee.

Mattingly said...

That is such a lovely post Daisy, and you look fitting for the occasion.

Samantha & Mom said...

Beautiful tribute Daisy! In words and pictures! We are purrrring and purrraying for Monty's family! We cry everytime we read one of the tributes!
((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))),
YFF,

PS: We love your violet dress!

Petra ~ said...

Daisy - that was beautiful. My heart breaks for Sprouts family, and your tribute makes me proud.

Beethoven said...

Oh no! I do not have any violet clothes! Maybe I shall wear my pink ones and finds mine Mummy's paints and paint them violet.
I think I shall go and tell mine Mummy that I loves her now!

Team Tabby said...

That is a wonderful tribute to 'Sprout', Daisy. It is a comfort that we are sharing our sorrow wif each other and Monty Q's family (((hugs)))

Mindy & MOe

Karen and Gerard said...

That's so nice of you, Daisy. That is so sad for that family. We all feel very badly for them but I like that Eskimo Legend you shared about. It's a neat idea!

The Devil Dog said...

That is a very nice tribute, Daisy. And a very lovely violet dress.

Roxy

Jack, Persephone, Tenzing and Lancelot said...

Purrs and hugs

Jack, Persephone and Brenda

Unknown said...

What a purrfect tribute, Daisy!


lots of hugs to you and Pixie and your whole family!

luv and purrs,

Rossetti and Kirara
and Momma too!

capybara said...

So sad to hear aboutlittle Miss Sprout and love is all we can hang on to! Lovely dress Daisy is wearing and a great tribute Too!

Anonymous said...

That is a very beautiful tribute Daisy.I also like your violet dress.It's Such a pretty dress Daisy to honor our sweet little bean sprout Violette..Hugs to you Daisy and your family.

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

You look so comforting against the clouds in the sky...soft hugs...

(angel) Grrreta and Fam said...

Very lovely post. (((Hugs)))

duo_disaster said...

This is a very beautiful way of remembering Violette. We think now violet (or purple) have a new and special meaning to us.

Rest in Peace, Newbean.
Rudolf & Goofy

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