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The Simple Things...

8/23/2010

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Oh the simple things…  The small things in life continue to make the biggest impacts in my life.  After having a busy day, I arrived home and was digging in one of my kitchen drawers.  As I got to the bottom of the drawer, I found all the poems and letters Joe had written to me over the years.  I will not lie – they were hard to read, but yet so refreshing.  I could hear his humor coming through – I could see his handwriting again – and I could read that he loves me.  We never went to bed without saying – “I love you” and I will never have to either.  I can read a poem or note now.  Enjoy the simple things and let the people you love know it.

 

Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend so wonderful!  Although, Joe was not able to help us celebrate all the festivities – he would have been so proud (and we know he was there in spirit).  TEAM VOGEL was alive in Goodview.  On the softball fields – in the parade – during the gallop - in our hearts.  Thank you for all your support and know with each event, we help keep Joe’s legacy alive.  As Tom said – “We promised” and we kept our word this weekend.  Thank you!

 

As the summer winds down – Team Vogel is getting energized to work on new ideas and wrap up the summer.  We will continue to keep everyone updated here on how to be involved and what is going on.  Your support and participation is what makes Team Vogel what it is.

 

Well, I’m off to get some sleep here.  Zoe is already snoring next to me.  Busy day ahead tomorrow – more sewing to be done. 

Sending my love to all and please know how grateful I am for the simple things – The simple things that people do each day.

 

-Love and Hugs-

Rachel (Zoe and Skittles too)

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Tracy Olson
8/24/2010 12:37:12 am

This morning I got up, opened the window, looked outside and said "Good mornin Jim, I am missing you" and then I looked in the mirror. Kind of all groggy I knew I wasn't dreaming but right on my face was TEAM VOGEL in all caps embedded in my skin. You see I wear my wrist band and I must have slept like the dickens on that baby, so hard in fact, it is still on there right now! Jim sure left his mark on this girl! :)

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Katie
8/24/2010 02:11:36 am

LOL @ Tracy! Thats awesome Rach that you found those notes. I always thought Joe should be a writer for Hallmark or something cus he always had such a way of saying things ( even if they were cheezy at times)! Love you Rach!

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Rachel Blake
8/25/2010 03:04:26 am

So happy to hear that God granted you with finding those notes and poems from Joe...must have been a tough but amazing time for you to read those.

I was out of town, so I couldn't be at the event this weekend, but Dan said it was a great turn out. Joe is watching over you and is so proud of the legacy you are carrying on for him! ;)

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Peggy Dalton
8/25/2010 03:47:56 am

What a wonderful find Rachel. Love Letters from Joe - A TREASURE!
I agree he should of been a writer as he was so wonderful at putting things into words.
Tim and I were remembering after reading the sign that Joe gave you at the cemetary that we have had several signs since 3 of our parents have passed on. Probably the one we talk about the most was the Eagle that kept flying around the tower while we were climbing it in Door County - as if to keep us safe. Tim's Dad loved eagles so if seemed as if he was there to watching - both of us and our children all commented on it. Was such as peaceful scene.

CONGRATULATIONS on winning 3rd in your catagory at the Goodview Gallop - way to go! I know that Joe was there leading the race.

Peggy

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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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