Hello reading friends,
The people have spoken and a bridge it will be! Has this turn of events surprised you? I encourage you to take a look at the photos in the middle of the book.....check out the people carrying the wood 18 miles (page 5 in the photo section)! I admire their strength, both physically and mentally. I don't believe I could carry their load 18 miles. However, a bridge is the link to connect them to the rest of their world.
I was reviewing the "Three Cups of Tea" website. If you haven't already been on that site I encourage you to check it out, www.threecupsoftea.com. The site has some great tips and ideas on how we can each be a part of Greg Mortenson's service-learning programs. One that is of particular interest to me is the , "Pennies for Peace" campaign. I thought it would be fun to do a mini campaign ourselves. What do you think? One penny may not seem like a lot of money but several containers of pennies can really add up! When we meet next week I'll have a small "Pennies for Peace" container for each of you. Let's challenge ourselves to each take a container, share the Pennies for Peace campaign story with others and be a part of educating children half-way around the world! Remember, no gift is ever too small and you can't get much smaller than a penny contribution!
Enjoy the journey!
Lauri
Friday, April 9, 2010
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I've started digging around for pennies, but how soon shall we bring them in? The figuare "$30 per month" for the teacher's salary really struck me as important. It's exciting to think that our pocket change can have such an impact halfway around the world. --LaDawn Edwards
ReplyDeleteI think the Pennies for Peace idea is great! Looking forward to getting my container so I can get started.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by the photos of the men carrying the supplies on their backs. Some are even smiling! The photo shows just how much the project means to them and their dedication to ensure this project happens.
It is interesting just how many hats Greg wore during these exchanges. He worked with the local contacts to barter and negotiate, he worked with Jean to continue to be funded for the new bridge project. At the same time Greg mentions his concern about how the bridge may ultimately have a negative impact on the residents of Korphe while he is paying attention to whom should be the teacher of the school. It is difficult for me to imagine being in another cultural environment and maintaining everything as if he were working around the block from his home. He is a pro at multi-tasking.
Looking forward to our discussion tomorrow about the next chapters.
Debbie