Sunday, September 21st, 2008 by Debra Oakland
I am still in Napa. Last night I walked down to the vineyards while Cody laid by the pool (overlooking the vineyards) at The Wine Country Inn. I sat under a tree. It was wonderful to hear the birds chirping, the crickets to my left and to my right was a large rabbit moving about the vineyard. The sounds of nature, the breeze and the visual beauty was so peaceful. Cody and I listen to stories of courage from people all over the country. It is always good to get away and renew perspective. I am grateful.
I am about 1/4 of the way through the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and loving it. I don’t think I have ever read a book about a man who has been through such a journey of courage and challenge. He is unstoppable determination. It is amazing he is alive today considering what he has been through. It really makes you think about the day to day complaining people engage in. I don’t think there is any reason to complain again after reading this book about Mortenson and the people he has come to love and support. This book is one I highly recommend to you.
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Friday, September 19th, 2008 by Debra Oakland
As I sit here in Napa California for a weekend of serenity and relaxation, I look forward to some fine wine and food. My husband Cody is finally reading the Shack (I was not ready to give it up!) and he loves it. We sit in our room, overlooking the vineyards and hills. Gratitude is the order of the day. Cody took a long run thru Calistoga, and is preparing to find “the best coffe in town” as he is a coffee snob of the first order. I think about courage and the ability we have each day to choose. Well, today I choose to courageously move into the day and enjoy every moment. I just began reading Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin. I have heard about this man Mortenson the abundant consistant courage he exibits in his life. I will let you know more about one man’s mission to promote peace, one school at a time. He built 55 schools for girls in the forbidding terrain that gave birth to the Taliban. I look forward to this story of adventure and the power of the humanitarian spirit.
Have a wonderful weekend. I send you love and blessings from Napa Valley,
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