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ONE OF A KIND
I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018
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So very sorry to hear that you lost your sweet Olivia. She sounded like an awesome cat. We have had and have Calico cats and they are wonderful. I know she was well loved & will be missed by all. May you cherish her sweet memory. Sending hugs & purrs from all our cats and us.
I’m so sorry that you lost your sweet furry girl. I know how heartbreaking this is.
Sending you hugs and love,
Julia
Farewell, Lily Olivia.
Rest in peace.
We’re a bit late, but we want to pay our respect to Lily Olivia . We’re very sorry for your loss, and we’re sure you miss her deeply. 🙁
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I’m so sorry about Lily Olivia. I knew she was slowing down but didn’t know she was this close, but then they don’t often even let you know. It’s very difficult to lose during a holiday, but her spirit may have chosen this time of change to make this change for herself, knowing you would understand. Now you can remember the softer parts of Lily Olivia, and let the catitude fade just a bit. I hope Sawyer was a good listener. You know there is a part of her in every feline in your household. Our sympathies.
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Dear Mom Janet and Dad Tom and Kitties Blue,
We are so, very sorry and sad to hear of your unexpected loss of Lily Olivia. We send you our most heart-felt gentle purrs to touch your grieving hearts and will hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love to you all…
Love Clooney, Neytiri & Karyn
We are so sorry for your loss. she was a sweet lady
Angel, Kirby and Max recently posted…Merry Christmas
I am so sorry. Such a sad way to start the year.
So very sorry for your loss… Cheshire and I will keep you and all of the Kitties Blue in our thoughts.
Thinking of you all with love and sympathy.
xxoo
Maggie, Mickey Mouser, and Rufus the Red
Maggie recently posted…Happy New Year!
goodbye and good traveling Lily Olivia – another small soul heads home
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Lily Olivia.
So very very sorry for your loss! Every time we lose one of these precious furries, it takes a piece of our heart. Warm hugs.
Jan
I am so sorry that sweet Lily Olivia had to leave for the bridge. I know she will me missed by those that knew her and loved her. I send you and your family love, hugs, and prayers.
Gone from our signt…
but never our memory.
Gone from our hearing…
but never our hearts.
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So sorry to hear that Lily Olivia Blue has gone over the bridge – sending sympathy and warm thoughts. Furry hugs from Princess Cookie Cat.
Pamela recently posted…Hodgepodge Resolutions
Darling furiends adnd Human friends too, We are very sad to learn that Miss Lily Olivia has gone On over the Bridge, where she will find her Beloved Sister Fiona, and countless other friends waiting for her. Still, there will be a gaping hole in the Blue Kitty and Human family for quite some time. We think all the Humans and kitties should pile together in a warm purry circle of comfort. We love you. XOXOXOX
Miss Janet, I send you long distance hugs and wish I could bring your Lily back to you. Take comfort in knowing that your love for her and hers for you is eternal.
Sweet Lily Olivia, we wish you a speedy flight to those warm summerlands where you will be whole again and filled with such light, and springy legs; can’t forget the springy legs to run fast and free. We will miss you until we meet again. Sending love and hugs and all our purrs.
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So Sorry for your loss,Janet and to all of you we send you much love and many hugs and Speedy Snuggles,xx Rachel and Speedy
speedyrabbit recently posted…Happy New Year 2018!
I am so sad to hear about Lily Olivia. Very sorry for your loss.
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So sorry to hear about Lily Olivia. Sending lots of hugs and purrs.
We send you love and strength. Lily Olivia will be missed
Purrs
Marv
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We are so sorry we missed this post yesterday, Janet, Tom, and Kitties Blue. Our most heartfelt purrs, prayers, and thoughts are with you. Lily Olivia knew nothing but love during her life with you. She and Fiona are watching over you together now, with all of your angels.
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We’re so sorry to be hearing that Lily Olivia Blue has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Run young and free again, sweet one! Hold all the wonderful memories within your hearts.
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Big healing hugs. ♥
Sandee recently posted…Wordless Wednesday
We sent our condolences yesterday afternoon and it appears to have vanished. We were shocked to learn of sweet Lily Olivia’s passing. It brought tears to my moms eyes and made me sad. We know she will see many welcoming friends at the Rainbow Bridge. The sky will be brighter we it’s newest star.
Purrs, prayers and hugs,
Charles and mom
I’m sorry for your loss.
We were so very sorry to read the news about Lily Olivia , our hearts are breaking for you. Purrs of comfort and paws of sympathy from all of us here at ATCAD
Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) recently posted…We has the Blues…
So so sorry to hear about Lily Olivia leaving you. Just know that she had such a wonderful home with you and was well loved. She was a great cat and we will miss her.
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Pawhugs to you.
Dear Janet, Tom and Kitties…….we know your hearts are breaking having to say goodbye to Lily Olivia even knowing it was her time – it leaves a huge hole in our hearts that only time can fill. She was a gorgeous girl and she had a wonderfully long life full of complete love – what more can any of us ask than that? It makes me so happy that little Sawyer “knew” and kept her company in her last days……and it also makes me happy knowing of all the Angels who welcomed her when she arrived “home again” at the Bridge. Farewell beautiful lady….. you brought so much to those who love you and now it’s your turn to rest easy.
Hugs and love, Pam and Teddy
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I am so sorry to hear about this. My heart is breaking for you. Lily Olivia is a true beauty and she has brought join into many hearts around the blogosphere. Purrs and prayers are headed to your and your family. *hugs*
What a sad start to the year to read this news! We are so sorry for your loss.
Take comfort in the knowledge that beautiful Lily Olivia is safe in the paws of the Great Cat in the Sky and is watching over you, together with all our other Angel Babies who have gone before. The day will surely come when you meet again.
Fly free, sweet Lily Olivia.
Hugs, paw pats and kitty kisses to those she left behind.
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So sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Lily.
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We’re devastated to learn of this sad, sad news. Thank you for loving Lily Olivia so much, and for sharing her with all of us. We send purrs and prayers of comfort, and all of our love to you as you mourn her passing.
Fly free, Lily Olivia. We know that your angel sister Fiona, and our angels Moosey, Zoe and Sammy were there to greet you at the Bridge. They will be true and faithful friends to you as you all wait until that special day when you are reunited with your loving families.
I’m so sorry that your sweet Lily Olivia has passed. Memories of 19 wonderful years and her recent affection for Sawyer will hopefully comfort you.
So sorry for your loss. RIP, Lily Olivia. 😿💔
Lily Olivia you will be greatly missed in the hearts of those who love you, until we meet again.
“ODE TO LILY O”
“Wee will miss you Lily O,
Do you know wee luvved you so???
You made us smile efurry day,
Yur sweet face a sunshine ray.
You run free inn Pure Land,
runnin with thee Free Kittie Band.
Oh sweet Lily O,
wee will all waysa luv you efurr so…..”
bye Siddhartha Henry =^,.^=
Deerest Aunty Janet mee an LadyMum send all our LUV an **paw patsss** to you tonite.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your special kitty.
Oh no! I am so sorry for your loss. May she be in your heart forever!
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We are so very sorry for your loss…Sending hugs and snuggles your way.
xoxo,
Arty, Jakey & Rosy
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We are so very sorry….
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What very sad news. We are so sorry to learn Lily Olivia had to leave for the Bridge. We will keep all of you in our purrs.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your baby girl. I hope it comforts you to know you gave her a wonderful home full of love and care. Fly free at the Bridge, Lily Olivia.
Tina Barbour recently posted…Merry Christmas!
I’m stunned and heartbroken. Her selfie on Sunday was so precious. I’m so very sorry.
We’re so very sorry to hear that Lily Olivia had to go to the bridge. Our hearts and purrs are with you.
BeadedTail recently posted…Happy New Year!
We wanted to wish you well in the New Year when we read this sad news. We are sending Mom Janet lots of love and hugs. We know Lily Olivia had a truly wonderful, love filled life. Leo will be waiting for her with her angel wings . Mitalee and Esme will befriend and look out for her. Rest in peace Lily Olivia. Yours was a charmed life. You were loved. We will miss you.
Sophie and the critters in the cottage xo
O no! So sad to hear this. My heart goes out to you…
Oh sweet Lily Olivia…you’ll always be in our hearts. (((Love – Purrs – and big Hugs))) to all of you in the Blue house — human and feline. 🙁
xoxo
Oh ! Now your beautiful calico is flying free with so many friends – and my angel calicos !
I am sorry for you and her fursibs, and we will miss her ! She had a wonderful life and went off knowing she was well-loved !
Oh no! What sad news. Sweet kitty, go run free. Our hearts go out to you. No words.
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I’m so very sorry to hear about Lily Olivia Blue. Sending a ((hug))
Maggie from Stillness at Cherith recently posted…Christmas
We are so saddened to hear this news. She will be missed but always remembered and live in our hearts forever. Purrayers and Hugs to you all.
Oh, I am so very sorry to hear of beautiful Lily Olivia’s passing. My heart is aching and my eyes are wet. May God bless and comfort you and yours at this sad time.
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Our dear friend Miss Janet, Kitties of the Blue Family.
We opened our email to find your notification and came directly to your page. One day we admire Lady Olivia Blue’s selfie, the next she is flying with the angels. To be honest we can hardly write for tears.
We are not sorry, because that would mean regret and we do not regret a moment of Lily Olivia’s company. We grieve with you at the loss of a fine fellow blogging cat and hope to see you in Kansas City to give you a hug in person.
Yours,
Marjorie and the whole Dash Kitten Family
We had no idea! Such a pretty girl … such a beautiful spirit! Lily Olivia will be missed. We pray you find peace and healing.
mommakatandherbearcat recently posted…Same thing!
I didn’t know Olivia was ill. So sorry for your loss. She’s so pretty. I wish you the best. Remember, you’ll always carry her pawprints on your heart. What a terrible way to start 2018.
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Oh no, such sad news.
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Lily Olivia; Godspeed your journey to heaven. We are truly sorry and send our sincerest
sympathies to your whole family. You are, and always will be, a very beautiful girl ♥ with
love and hugs from daisy, tuna, and dude, sauce and boomer too ~ ♥♥♥♥
Dear Kitty Blues and peeps we are so very sorry to read about the passing of Lily Olivia today. She was stunningly beautiful…
Hugs and purrs madi and mom
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We are so, so sorry to find out such sad news. We are at a total loss for words. Run free dear girl, you touched all our hearts. Love and hugs from all of us.
beyond heartbroken to hear this news. Just heartbroken. Sending (((hugs))) to all and prayers of strength
We’re so sorry to hear that Lily Olivia has gone OTB. Our hearts are filled with sadness and will purr and pray for all of you at this very sad time.
The Florida Furkids with special comforting hugs and smoochies and tons of love to Mau from Allie.
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This is such awful news. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Sending you love and hugs.
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Oh no, what a sad news ! We’re so sorry for the loss of your sweet Lily Olivia. We send you comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs
Were so very, very sorry for your loss. We’re sending healing hugs and purrs.
Lola The Rescued Cat recently posted…Sunday Selfie – Our New Year’s Wishes
We are so sorry, Janet, on the loss of your Lady Olivia. God bless the little one who has now gone home over the Rainbow bridge.
I am so sorry to hear of your cats passing. It is a heartache. But i just think of the day i will see them again and i smile a bit.
We are so very sorry for your loss. You have another angel and heaven is blessed. My heart breaks for you, though. I know you are hurting. I am here for you, as always. I love you all. HUGS.
McGuffy’s Reader recently posted…Sparks:13
Oh:(
Such sad news.
So sorry this is the way you had to start off the new year.
Rest peacefully now, Sweet Lily Olivia, you are forever loved and cherished.
Sending my hugs, and Pipo adds big purrs, the doggies add some soft licks, too.
((((( ♥ )))))
Oh, no :'( We’re so deeply sorry, miss Janet and KittiesBlue…and we have leaky eyes too. What a sad day. Soft Pawkisses to comfort you. Until we meet again, beautiful Soul <3 <3 <3
Little Binky and Granny recently posted…Sparks
My human and I were so sad to wake up and see this. Lots of purrs to you all.
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What terrible news – so sorry to hear–all of us send our love!
Oh wow…I’m so sorry for your loss.🤐
Sending hugs and purrs during this difficult time. Fly free, Angel Lily Olivia!
We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope your fondest memories will give you some peace at this very difficult time. 🙁
Jan K recently posted…Good-bye 2017 and Hello to a New Year
We have lowered the flag here, and look towards the heavens to see a new and bright star travelling there this night, and shed a tear for one so dearly loved that has crossed the bridge. Such a bright star whose love leaves its mark on our hearts and minds and soul.
We are with you at this time……..
Gentle purrs and tears Erin”
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
(((Hugs))) to everyone. <3
Oh no! We are so sad to see this. Sending you all comforting purrs and hugs. Fly free, sweet Lily Olivia…you will be missed.
The Island Cats recently posted…Happy New Year 2018!
Guys we are so furry sorry to learn that Lily Olivia has departed offur The Rainbow Bridge.
We send mew all many hugs and gentle purrs.
Mew will be in our purrayers and thoughts.
Basil and co xox
When? Where? How? I guess TW has made me miss a few posts. Anyway, I’m here to pay my respects to Lily Olivia *bows head* and send comforting purrz to those she leave behind.
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I am so sorry for your loss and send you love and hugs.
Memories of Eric and Flynn.
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What a sad start to the year. Darling, beautiful Lily Olivia is loved and will be missed by so many, myself included. Sending lots of purrs and prayers your way.
So sorry to read this sad news about the passing of Lily Olivia Blue. Sending you hugs and lots of strength in these hard times. Please cherish the beautiful memories of a beautiful cat deep in your heart.
Lily O was an awesome gal and a role model to all the aged gals in Crotchety Cougars. Shoko and I are speechless…this hurts.
All our thoughts and wishes are with the Blue family.
Hugs,
Shoko, Kali and mom Jean
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I am so very sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences. Hugs and love, Allia
My darling sweet little Lily Olivia Blue. Go in peace and love and know you are loved forever and ever and ever.