six years gone today, but people keep telling me you'd be proud, and i like to think thats true. bitter sweet. thanks for everything.
for putting me in the car as a little kid while a small bear chased you around our camp site cuz for some reason you were holding onto the cooler.
for selling me your truck and mini camper for 10 bucks when my life fell apart and i needed a place to live and playing it off like you just needed a new truck, which for the record, you didnt even get.
for insisting to drive the ten hours to help me when we thought my appendix burst and you didnt want me to be alone after surgery even though you'd broken your lower vertebra and sitting that long would have been torture, im glad you didnt end up having too but knowing you would have was a lot.
for taking the phone after my mom scolded me for 'running away' at 23 when i got out of an abusive relationship and took off the other other side of the country and telling me in a sing song voice 'youre in troubbbblleeee' but i could tell you were actually really proud of me for getting on that bus after not even being able to walk into a walmart by myself for most of my life.
for letting me help you when things got too hard, as long as i pretended you were teaching me how to change the tires cuz i knew you didnt have the strength to do it.
for giving me your iconic smile and walk even though my mom still gets startled when she sees me sometimes. i dont mind seeing a little bit of you when i look in the mirror, more so these days.
for teaching me love and compassion and hope no matter what
you inspired me to live my life my way. RIP Kip (1946-2017) thanks for everything, Dad.
Tearing up a bit currently. Cannot believe it’s been five years. Wish you were here, in a happier state, surrounded by all whom love you. It pains me always to know that when you left, it was in sadness. You always brought such happiness to the world. Thank you for how much strength, solace, and positivity you spread as well. The comfort you gave me as a child up to the present I shall always cherish. I’m so happy for the new fans that feel the same way I felt when I first discovered your music, though I wish they could’ve felt the excitement of watching newer releases such as the music, videos, and livestreams when you were still here. It truly was a privilege that I’ll always be thankful for. Miss you forever. My heart will always hurt. Rock in peace our beautiful and beloved Chazzy