I took a break from work yesterday afternoon and went to the Metrodome to see the tie breaker game between the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers.  On the way to the game my brother called to let me know that he got a free upgrade to one of the suites and once I got in I could stop over.  Traffic was horrible at that time of day.  My friend dropped me and his wife and 2 year old off one block away during the first inning eventhough we left in plenty of time. She is 8 month pregnant so I carried their daughter.  The crowd was massive going in and I managed to lose her...she then found me and I thought she was going to kill me for losing her...she didn't.

Once we got in all was well. I headed over to my brother suite to take in the game.  What an amazing game. It was back and forth and went extra innings.  Heart stopping and stressful much of the time.  My voice was nearly gone at the end, but thankfully they pulled it out.

The Twins lost former league MVP Justin Morneau to injury with 21 games to go in the season and they trailed the Tigers by 6.5 games. They went 17-4 to end the year...made up three games in the last four days of the season and now will play the Yankees tonight in the playoffs.  Most people have counted the Twins out, but I wont.  They are going to make this series close and who knows...maybe they can keep the magic going! 

How the Twins NEVER GAVE UP is a good reminder for all of us to NEVER GIVE UP.  Even when your down and out and the odds are against you if you show up and do your best you can still come out victorious!

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Associates Plus Inc

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