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Strength...Beer...Golf... and One Heck of a Woman...

4/15/2012

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Strength...

There are times in my life I wonder...  Why did I read that?  How come I feel so connected to this?  How does a person survive through that? ...

I've been reading a blog for some time now.  I man from MN started the blog to keep in touch with family and friends while he and his wife were expecting the arrival of their first child...

Truly their story is not mine to share- but the impact it has made on my life is what I want to share.

Matt (It feels odd using his first name when I haven't even met him ...) was dealt a hand that no one wishes upon their worst enemy.  He survived and taught me how to survive (and doesn't even know if).  It is hard to even put into words what his blog meant to me...  Although our stories are no where near similar - he taught me so many lessons, skills to make it.

Live in the moment and take one breath at a time.
There are good days and bad.
It is OK to have REALLY, REALLY bad days.
You will always love and cherish the moments you had with your loved one.
(And soooooo many more...)

...and most importantly - sharing your personal story may help one person find the strength to make it...

Here is Matt's Book...  It is amazing and puts words to thoughts and emotions I have never found a way to verbalize.
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Matt's Blog - www.mattlogelin.com

Beer...

Tickets are selling - if you haven't reserved or purchased your tickets for the Brew Review - now is the time.  

Tickets are available at Fifth Street Liquor, HyVee, (Midtown is Out), and the Legion.

You can also email [email protected] or call Rachel at (507) 313-5899 to get your tickets too.
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Golf Outing...

It is time to sign up for the Second Annual Team Vogel vs Cancer Golf Outing.
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One Heck of a Woman...

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To Grandma Dori - Thank you for teaching me to love unconditionally, embrace time with family and the true importance of snacks, more snacks, beverages and a good sit down meal.  You made everyone in your life feel important and loved.  You will be missed by all and many hearts will need time to patch the hole that is left in your absence...

I find comfort in knowing Joe has his Grandma at his side.  He will never have a holiday alone...and there will now be name-cards on his table.

Sending my love and a hug -
Rach
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Ellie Justice
4/15/2012 08:36:44 am

Dear Sweet Rachel,
I LOVE your blogs...YOU ARE and KEEP JOE'S INSPIRATION coming to each and every one of us. THANK YOU!!!!
LOVE & HUGS...

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Katie Rothering
4/15/2012 08:40:19 am

Well said Rach. Going to miss Grandma so much, seems so empty with out her and Joe here. Yuuuuuuu Huuuu. Love you!

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Tara
4/15/2012 01:58:17 pm

Thinking of you during this tough time! Love u!

I have also followed Matt's blog from the beginning and have met him and Maddy at their 5k! This year it is in June...the Saturday before Trinona. I think I am going....you are more than welcome to come with! I will bring my book so he can sign it. :)

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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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