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Next Monday, February 28, 2022, we will celebrate the 60th birthday of our beloved Rebecca Vogt!
Next Monday, February 28, 2022, we will celebrate the 60th birthday of our beloved Rebecca Vogt!
Join me in showering her with love and positive, supportive vibes as she continues living her rich, wonderful, and loving life in service to all of us, and to so many others we will never know about.
Join me in showering her with love and positive, supportive vibes as she continues living her rich, wonderful, and loving life in service to all of us, and to so many others we will never know about.
If you have images, words, and videos to honor her, please email them to telios.mac@gmail.com.
If you have images, words, and videos to honor her, please email them to telios.mac@gmail.com.
Below, you'll see some of what has been submitted so far. These may eventually be compiled into a coffee table book, or remain on this website for as long as the Google Cloud exists!
Below, you'll see some of what has been submitted so far. These may eventually be compiled into a coffee table book, or remain on this website for as long as the Google Cloud exists!
Enjoy...and be inspired.
Enjoy...and be inspired.
Thank you for your loving participation.
Thank you for your loving participation.
Happy 60th, Mama! So many beach and outdoor adventures we've had. Looking forward to more in the future. Thanks for taking me to so many beautiful and fun places! -- Sage
3 cousins, 2 sisters
Happy Birthday Rebecca!! We love you.
Ellen and Carl
2018-2019 Portland Community College Outstanding Community-Based Learning Faculty
2018-2019 Portland Community College Outstanding Community-Based Learning Faculty
Rebecca Vogt
Rebecca Vogt
In their nomination, Caitlin Dwyer Young described the transformative impact Rebecca’s teaching has had on some of PCC’s most vulnerable students, including foster youth, first generation students, and those coming from alternative high school:
“Students explain the often life-changing effects that service has had on them, or the way that they view their sense of community, identity, and purpose. While our classes our integrated, Rebecca has always taken the lead role on CBL and made it a central tenant of her pedagogy.”
Teaching family at Telios Farm
Teaching family at Telios Farm
You have one of the kindest hearts I know, and share your immense love with everyone you meet. Your soul touches others in the deepest of places - it is who you are. Your soul has touched mine and you have blessed me richly, just by being you. From the very beginning and now (almost 40 years later) our souls, though very different, love each other deeply. It is a sister bond, that nothing can take away....
It is said, “It isn’t what you do in life, it is how you make people feeeeelllll that matters.” This is what is so incredible about you. You DO so many good things…. But the way you love is unparalleled. ~ Jode
Loving her beloved children, always....
Loving her beloved children, always....
...and forever!
...and forever!
Some Rebecca Trivia!
Some Rebecca Trivia!
What is Rebecca's favorite type of Garden fertilizer?
Bone meal
Miracle grow
Chicken Manure
Urine
What does Rebecca do when she is watching television?
Knits
Draws
Has Tom brush her hair
Stretches
What is one of Rebecca's favorite ways to relax?
Have a manicure
Go to the movies
Talk on the phone
Put her hands in the dirt
Return soon for some answers!
Return soon for some answers!
You are a true inspiration in my life. I admire you in so many ways, because you have so many talents and attributes I can only imagine. You have compassion for others like no one else, helping others in need, caring for everyone and everything on this earth, and giving more than you take. You paved the way for me in high school and college, giving me a sense of security knowing that you were there for me (and helping me through some very awkward moments with loving advice and no judgment). I cannot imagine what I would have done without you propping me up and pointing me in the right direction.
One of my favorite memories is when the two of us drove all the way across the country from Philadelphia to Portland (and didn’t kill each other). We were destination focused, racing to return to Portland ahead of schedule to surprise the family, but the road trip memories (i.e., sweet-talking us out of traffic tickets, visiting relatives, repeating tunes, “The Roach” breaking down) are etched in my mind forever. What a memorable time we had together! ~ Stu
Loving her Nebraska and Iowa family....
Loving her Nebraska and Iowa family....
Honoring beloved friends
Honoring beloved friends
Honoring Mom/Granny /Kathryn the Great
Honoring Mom/Granny /Kathryn the Great
Some more trivia...
Some more trivia...
Growing up, why did Rebecca have the nickname “Mouse”?
She was quiet as a church mouse
She would take small bites from everyone else’s food
She was always “squeaky” clean
She dressed up as Minnie Mouse for Halloween
When riding in the passenger seat, what is Rebecca most likely to do?
Fall asleep
Sing show tunes
Give bad directions
Get car sick
When flying between the US and France, which questionable items did Rebecca pack (or attempt to pack) in her luggage?
Baking soda in an unmarked bag
Fireworks
Plants
All of the above
"As you well know, she's tough as hell." ~ Rob Cruser
The following are photos by Sage on a hike near Carson, Washington to celebrate Rebecca's upcoming birthday...
The following are photos by Sage on a hike near Carson, Washington to celebrate Rebecca's upcoming birthday...
Rebecca leading the way
Jacob explaining the river
No explanation needed
Family forever, in all seasons
Teachers....
Teachers....
Happy Birthday, beloved one of so many!
Happy Birthday, beloved one of so many!
Family of the 2-legged and 4-legged variety, and of the land....
Family of the 2-legged and 4-legged variety, and of the land....
At Porziuncola of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy
At Porziuncola of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy
And so it begins
And so it begins
Poulnabrone Dolmen, County Clare, Ireland
Poulnabrone Dolmen, County Clare, Ireland
Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland
Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland
At Machu Picchu, Peru
At Machu Picchu, Peru
Outside Paddy's, the highest altitude Irish pub in the world: 11, 156'
Outside Paddy's, the highest altitude Irish pub in the world: 11, 156'
Flora in Peru...
Flora in Peru...
...Fauna in Peru
...Fauna in Peru
Happy Birthday! 60 years old is baffling to me, as your youthful spirit and gentle soul do not match the years associated with this milestone. You don't look a day over 30 ;)
Throughout the many years that I've had the honor of calling you my Godmother, the one theme that remains constant throughout all of my memories of you is your unwavering peace. You bring peace to each conversation through your attentive listening and thoughtful responses; you bring peace to each gathering through your genuine light and joy spread to those around you. My strongest, most recent memory of the peace you've shared and brought into my family's life is when you delivered gourmet meals, WEEKLY, to us when Madison was first born. Nevermind the 45 minute drive or the threat of the upcoming pandemic, you still prioritized sharing a little bit of your peace with us in a sleep deprived, less-than-peaceful chapter of our lives.
The world is a better place because of the 60 years of peace you've blessed upon it. We love you!
Cheers,
Ali
From The Oregonian, December 18, 1991
From The Oregonian, December 18, 1991
With one of Sage's godmothers, Deanne
With one of Sage's godmothers, Deanne
From Vanessa:
When I picture Rebecca, it's always in the garden, growing things and always giving to others.
Rebecca: An instrument of grace
"Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace." ~ May Sarton
Rebecca doesn't need help!.mp4Capable Rebecca!
Capable Rebecca!
The wonderful, goofy, beautiful, telios (Greek for whole, complete) Rebecca Vogt!
The wonderful, goofy, beautiful, telios (Greek for whole, complete) Rebecca Vogt!
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What will you add to this celebration of Rebecca?
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