Hello reading friends,
Tomorrow will be our final gathering to discuss the book, "Three Cups of Tea." It's been an incredible journey with excitement, passion, apprehension, concern, fear and success! What a journey Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin have provided us. I'm sure you have felt as through you have personally experiences the failures, challenges and successes right along with Greg. This book has provided us a first-person experience into the incredible journey they've experienced.
As we gather tomorrow we'll be discussing the final 4 chapters of the book (20 - 23) and brainstorm ideas of how we can share what we've learned with others. I can hardly wait to discuss this will all of you. If you have ideas or thoughts about sharing the learning with others you are welcome to post it in the comment section below. Together we have had the opportunity to learn, share and grow! What an incredible 6 weeks its been.
Please bring your "Pennies for Peace" containers tomorrow. I'm anxious to hear about the stories you will share regarding your collection process. Our penny collection experience is one small step in being a part of the CAI. I'm honored to have shared this learning with all of you.
Until tomorrow,
Lauri
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
My heart was racing.....
Hello fellow readers,
Everyone should have finished chapters 11 - 15 for this week. We had a wonderful discussion today! We all agreed that with every turn of the page there are new and amazing discoveries. At today's discussion we all agreed that Mr Mortenson is one incredible gentleman....he's kind, giving, and extremely humble. There are so many amazing experiences and some take your breathe away.
During Chapter 13 when Mr. Mortenson was taken and held captive for 8 days we were all holding our breathe - not sure if we should keep reading or put the book down. Knowing that this is a true story made it that much more real.
I'm delighted to announce the "Pennies for Peace" collection has started. Ea
ch reading participant left with a plastic bottle in hopes of returning it full of pennies for our last reading session on April 28th. One gal guessed each bottle would hold $15 in pennies. We're anxious to find this out. Everyone left with 1 penny in their bottle --- be sure to check in next week for an update on our Pennies for Peace campaign and the joys and new discoveries we are experiencing.
ch reading participant left with a plastic bottle in hopes of returning it full of pennies for our last reading session on April 28th. One gal guessed each bottle would hold $15 in pennies. We're anxious to find this out. Everyone left with 1 penny in their bottle --- be sure to check in next week for an update on our Pennies for Peace campaign and the joys and new discoveries we are experiencing.Read chapters 16 - 19 for next week!
Enjoy the journey!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Pennies for Peace
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
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
Monday, April 5, 2010
Whom do you know?
Hello everyone,
Our reading group is currently reading chapters 8 - 11. What an incredible amount of tea Mortenson has been drinking in order to get a school built. There's been an interesting amount of activities and bartering taking place. I don't know if I'd have that much patience or enjoy drinking that much tea. :) Following along in the book you'll discover that in these chapters you're bouncing back and forth between events in California and Pakastan in the matter of a few sentences. Be sure to focus on the reading.....the journey is always exciting.
Question #1
Have you ever known anyone like Mortenson? Have you ever had the experience of making a difference yourself through acts of leadership, aid or generosity?
Please click on the "Comment" link below to share your thoughts. NOTE: Your post will be scanned before actually posting - this may take several hours. I'll post another question midweek.
Happy reading!
Lauri
Our reading group is currently reading chapters 8 - 11. What an incredible amount of tea Mortenson has been drinking in order to get a school built. There's been an interesting amount of activities and bartering taking place. I don't know if I'd have that much patience or enjoy drinking that much tea. :) Following along in the book you'll discover that in these chapters you're bouncing back and forth between events in California and Pakastan in the matter of a few sentences. Be sure to focus on the reading.....the journey is always exciting.
Question #1
Have you ever known anyone like Mortenson? Have you ever had the experience of making a difference yourself through acts of leadership, aid or generosity?
Please click on the "Comment" link below to share your thoughts. NOTE: Your post will be scanned before actually posting - this may take several hours. I'll post another question midweek.
Happy reading!
Lauri
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