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I'm the Lucky One...

1/31/2011

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The past few days, I’ve had the opportunity to share Joe’s story and the story of Team Vogel.  It’s overwhelming and the most rewarding thing I can do for Joe.

On Thursday, I was invited to speak at Cotter by a group of 5 students who selected Team Vogel vs. Cancer as their “Real-Time” project for religion.  I was so honored they picked and wanted to help raise funds for Team Vogel and I was more than willing to do anything to help them out.  When they asked me to speak – I was all for it.  The night before, I found myself wondering what to share, where to begin…  I had some great guidance from my mother – she said - Tell them who Joe is and was.  So that I did.   I wish I could have had a camera to capture the expressions of the students.  They were completely captured by Joe, engaged, and most importantly – I hope Joe will live on through them.  By speaking – I may not reach everyone, but if I can reach 1 – “Pay it Forward” lives on.  Thank you to Claire, Hannah, Paige, Jennifer and Jacob for picking Team Vogel vs. Cancer and keeping Joe’s dream alive.  (I can’t wait to report a final total for their fundraising. )

Today – I was honored to be a part of the Winona Senior High School’s Winterfest festivities.  They honored everyday heroes this year.  It was a true honor to sit among other community members who choose to “Pay it Forward”.  Although I agreed to do this – I was frustrated the real hero, Joe, couldn’t be there.  I love to do these things in honor of him, but wish I could be the one watching him do them.  I miss being his cheerleader and tired of trying to be my own.  It’s just not the same…

For Joe’s family and those who knew Joe – he was quite the cheerleader himself.  He would often spell his last name out while doing a headstand in his parent’s living room…and yes he would chant the letters as he went.

Alright, time to get down to Team Vogel business.  Starting February 1st, we will be accepting nominations for families dealing with cancer and in need of help (from the Winona area).  If you know of a family, please feel free to nominate them using the online link on thehomepage.  We will be accepting nominations through March and will be selecting the families the first week of April.

Off to stretch for the Bowling Tournament.

Love - Rach

PS - I love to share pictures of Joe and I think these two pictures describe our relationship perfectly...  There are few pictures where the both of us were focused and smiling (not making a face).  These two pictures are from the morning of our second wedding - and yes - I did have to go home to help Joe style his hair :).


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4 Comments
Mary & Tom
2/1/2011 02:14:00 am

We are so proud of you for sharing Joe's story and about Team Vogel. I know the students were also greatly inspired by your courage, love, strenth and conviction. Thank You! We love you!

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Katie
2/2/2011 03:52:58 am

Joe would be and is so proud of all that your doing to keep his dream alive! I miss him so much, seems like hes on my mind all the time. Hes watching over us! Love you!

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Sarah B
2/2/2011 04:10:07 am

Yesterday, on the way home from work while we were stopped at a stoplight, our car was hit with a snowball. There were no people in sight. No teenagers, no Mike Biggerstaff, no trouble makers. My response? "Must have been Joe." Seems like that's my response to anything out of the ordinary lately. Its pretty comforting to think someone's out there. P.S. He's still got a pretty good arm. :)

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Tim
2/6/2011 02:52:01 am

Rach, I just read your blog about your week of sharing your's and Joe's story with the high school groups. It is awesome that Joe lives on in so many ways thru so many people. Team Vogel is keeping the spirit of Joe alive thru all it does. He would be and is very proud, we are all sure of that! When ever I hear the song "If I die young" I always think of you and Joe. ...A penny for your thoughts, Oh no i'd sell the for a dollar, they're worth so much more after I'm a goner and maybe then you will hear the words I've been singin' It's funny when you're dead how people start listenin'. I'd say the words you share in honor of Joe are definitely worth more then a dollar and that people are a listenin'. May God continue to strengthen you and give you peace thru all you do for others. With Love, Tim and Jane

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    Joe Vogel began his battle with cancer in 2006. He became a leader in his community and a hero among his friends and family. He made it his personal mission to help in the fight against cancer. His wife Rachel is carrying out his dream to help families dealing with cancer and to find a cure for this disease.

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