I must admit that it took me some time to find the proper words to tribute this post by the man today. After quite a bit of processing, however, here’s what I’ve come up with …
Of all the words he’s ever said, sung, or written, for me these are the most powerful so far. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. He’s a tuning fork of cosmic alchemy being used by The Powers That Be to crack open the hearts of anyone in his atmosphere, be it watching him rip his soul open on stage and spill it onto the floor, or simply listening to the songs that have helped so many of us find the broken pieces of ourselves spilled upon our own floors. He’s not just leaving a legacy … he’s helping so many of us find the words, energy, and courage to write our own.
“But now bring me a musician.” … Then it happened, when the musician played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him.
[2 Kings 3:15 NKJV]
Yah. It’s like THAT! There are no words to describe how much I love this man to the core of his being. Ivan, I’ll be eternally grateful for everything you’ve done for not just me, but the entirety of your faithful and beloved Death Punch family.
Oh, and one last thing …
To my kids, their kids, and hopefully even their kids one day: PLEASE listen to everything he’s said here, then spin his sentiments right back to your hearts as my own words to all of you. I love you! ~ Momma
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