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One of the Reasons I am Happy.

12/6/2010

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So...today is the 6th, too much time has gone by since I've seen Joe.  I've decided I am going to focus on one of the many things that still makes me happy everyday.

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Miss Zoe.  She is my  "new" partner in crime and truly brings a smile to my face each day.  (Some of you might be thinking - what about Skittles...She is a little moody and so Zoe and I try and give her space.  She is still in the family.)


Watching Zoe play in the leaves and snow was one of our favorite things to do.  Zoe was our little girl and the love she shows me still and the love she shared with Joe is / was amazing.
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Zoe was always by Joe's side - ready to help eat a sandwich, take a nap, or give him a needed kiss.  They were always together.  It has been hard on Zoe.  She is different.  She lays on the couch and is just sad.  She is coming around though.  She snuggles in at night with me - and will not rest until her pillow is properly placed under her head.  She found a tennis ball in the basement the other day and played with it for 5 hours straight - I only wanted to burn the ball 2 times.  She tried to playfully bite my face off while I was working on some Yoga.  Her spirit is picking up.


More frequently she has been barking like someone is here.  I get up and go look to see who is here - and there is no one.  I really feel like Joe is here - just stopping in to check on us.  At first, it was a little unsettling, but it's a bark that states - I know who is here...it's my dad.


Here are a few more pictures that show our "dog"hter.  She is basically human - her posture, her personality and her attitude :).



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Where would I be with out Zoe...The other day, I teared up when asked a question...  Zoe hopped right up on my lap and tucked her head into my chest - a hug - she needed to comfort her mom.


The best part - Zoe was a birthday present from Joe.  Just one of the many special things he did for me.  I am lucky in some ways - in a lot of ways.
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Sending my Love - Rach


-If you have not had a moment to read about the scholarship that has been established in Joe's Honor, please see the previous entry.  Thank you to all who have donated.
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Mary
12/8/2010 05:53:30 am

Your Zoe is so special! She is loyalty and devotion all wrapped up in one great dog. She loves deeply and has a very special sense of caring. She is there with you now to give you comfort, love and companionship and sure gave Joe extra special love when he needed her most.
Zoe definitly assumes she is a queen. Her eyes tell you that she is part human with the expressions she gives... and who could forget that smile! Zoe is one of a kind and we are so lucky to have her in our family!

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Auntie
12/8/2010 10:25:41 am

What would we do without our animals - the unconditional love, support, snuggles and, of course, the kisses (nice sloppy ones sometimes). They are always excited to see you even if you are only been gone for a minute. Good job Zoe for being there for your mom, your cousin Allie is proud of you!!! Speaking of dogs, it's late and I need to get home and let Allie out for a potty break... hope I'm not too later : )

Thinking of you Rach - love ya!

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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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