Day 91: Do Me a Flava, Will Ya?

She loved this picture. I think she looks like the Heat Miser.

I took these in 1992.

Day 91: Do Me a Flava, Will Ya? by Angela..

Tonight my Aunt Nay died after an horrendous battle with emphysema. She was stubborn, stylish, funny, and the best and most prolific crocheter and knitter I've ever known. When she wanted me to do something for her she'd say "do me a flava" instead of "do me a favor". I'm absolutely crushed. I'm really glad I was there with her in the end. Hopefully that made it less scary for her. I miss her so much already.

Please, if you smoke, just stop it already. It's the most fucking horrible thing you can do to yourself and the people around you. You'd be doing us all a flava if you quit.

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grainisgood says:

Sorry for your loss, she looks like a shiny light. Stay close to your close ones.
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Todd Ehlers says:

Sorry, Angela.
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Angela. says:

Thanks guys.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

bigChill says:

I feel your pain. i with you and your family the best during this time of confusion, pain and reflection.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

.melanie says:

Angela, I'm so sorry. She looks and sounds like an awesome lady. My favorite uncle died of lung cancer in 2001 - before that he'd suffered from emphysema. It's terrible and heartbreaking. My mom quit then, and hasn't smoked for 7 years.
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P a p e r s p o o n s says:

I'm so sorry, Angela!

March 15th marked my 2nd anniversary since qutting smoking.
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365bunnies says:

How sad. I quit the nasty habit 11 years ago.

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elnfortinbras says:

my condolences. a terrible loss.
But what wonderful photos to keep her memory and essence with you. Thank you for sharing.
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Bo(Red) says:

Im so sorry to hear that.
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Jaquandor says:

I'm terribly sorry. She looks like she was a spunky woman.
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Serlunar says:

I'm very sorry!

Angela, I know what you're feelling.
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trickyvickylynn says:

She was a BEAUTIFUL Aunt... thanks for sharing your photo in my group. sorry for your loss
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

SpikeisCool says:

Sorry for your loss..I myself once was a smoker. I quitted 17 years ago when Spike came to live with me. He hated the smell. He saved my life.
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Angela. says:

Thank you everybody. I'm so glad many of you have quit smoking. My mom (who is one year older than my aunt pictured here) got hypnotized to stop smoking when I was fifteen -- it's been twenty years now. We still celebrate the anniversary every year.
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bitchcakesny says:

What a beautiful woman. I'm sorry for your loss. :(
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"G" jewels g is for grandma says:

I am so sorry for your loss I see a wonderful and most likely a real caricature. I know it was a comfort for her that you were there. I know it will help you in the days weeks and months ahead. Keep her memory alive and well keep her many knitted and crocheted items around and please pick up where she has left off and ask people to do you a "FLAVA" It is the day and season of Resurrections Peace to you and her.
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"G" jewels g is for grandma says:

no notes I can't see them. Still thinking of you and your whole family
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Angela. says:

Thank you for your very kind words. They brought tears to my eyes.
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robertfitzz says:

Sorry for your loss.
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