
On this shortest day of the year here are some cheery flowers to brighten the darkness.
While I was away visiting my mom last weekend, my cat-sitter Rachel (of McGraw’s Paws) cat-sat for the first time since Busby my tabby cat died. She was sad not seeing him too and left me this stunning bouquet of flowers in his honor and a lovely card with these wise and beautiful words about sorrow that are worth remembering for any loss:
‘When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
~Kahlil Gibran
11 replies on “Happy Solstice! Bouquet for Busby”
Wow what a gorgeous painting and a wonderful tribute for your friend. 💜
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Thank you so much for your kind words Laura!
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We lost our two kitties this year and last, so I can relate. You really did a beautiful job with those flowers. Very impressed!
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Laura I’m so sorry to hear you lost two kitties! So sad! I hope by now your memories are all happy ones of the kitties rather than the sadness at the end.
Jana
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Absolutely, Jana! No doubt. They’re sweet little souls. 💛
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That lady is a treasure! Charming sketch, Jana. Happy solstice.
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Indeed Sherry! I have a feeling the bouquet cost more than I paid for the cat care. Such a generous gift! And thanks for the kind words.
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What a lovely bouquet – so thoughtful. Your painting is just awesome!
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What a wonderful gesture from Rachel, and a very nice painting of it Jana.
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Beautiful painting, poem, sentiment.
From Nicole (Nickie) Gently Emerging Artist: http://www.artbynicolemonique.blogspot.com http://www.Facebook.com/nicolemoniqueart
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Beautiful watercolors & thoughtful words!! Thanks so much for sharing, Jana!
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