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info@rebeccabender.org

541.450.9846

560 NE F St. #A628
Grants Pass, OR 97526

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  • I’m 7th generation Choctaw. We used to visit my great grandparents in Anaheim during the summers, where they owned a gas station and we’d go to Disneyland. Grandma Irene always said she was Black Dutch - no one really knew what that meant, but since Native Americans weren’t allowed to own land, we assumed that was her story and she was sticking to it. . I have learned that the Choctaw People are from South East region- Mississippi, Alabama area, but forced onto reservations in Oklahoma in the 1800s. My great(x6) grandfather Ben was from AR and married my great (x6) grandmother Margaret and eventually had Louvina. That led to my grandfather Donald who had my mom and aunt. He died when they were little so I never got to meet him; never got to learn about my culture or my heritage. Ive studied them lots, but still wish I could have met them. . I still think of the genes I carry and what runs through my veins. I picture a matriarchal society with women leaders and warriors who fought to keep their land. I think of the role numbers and am heartbroken by all that has happened over the last 7 generations. I wish I had had the opportunity to learn more about this part of my heritage. We’re mostly Irish now but I still hold a special place in my heart for the Choctaw Nation. . #nativeamerican #museum #dna #choctaw #firstnations #chahta
  • “What do we live for if not to make life a little less difficult for each other.” What can you do today to be kind, be nice, bite our tongue, speak life and blessing over others? Try it. It ripples out and comes back to you. . . . #bekind #speaklife #tamethetongue #kindness #bestrong #gohigh
  • When We were dating and I first told Matt my story and how I wanted to talk about it to change culture his response was, “If God’s telling you to speak, who am I to tell you no?” . This guy!!!! My valentine. Our rock, our anchor. I always just thought when we were dating that he was nervous. Nope he’s that quiet all the time! Lol I guess opposites attract. He’s the strong and steady in our crazy. But he always affirms, always encourages, always drops wisdom and always pushes us for more. Love you babe! . . . #crazylove #married #valentine #husband #hubby #marriage #couple
  • Really fun day with this amazing lady and phenomenal editor!!! So grateful to be a quick drive away! Spoke at NCU, had lunch, chatted book titles. Memoir coming 2020. ❤️
  • I swear my dogs represent my marriage. Drifter, our greying old boxer is gentle and kind and patient with the kids wanting to dress him up. But this one!?! Daisy our frenchie- sassy and mouthy and doesn’t obey rules, won’t be trained. Aye aye aye. Anyone else’s pets match them? . . . #frenchbulldog #frenchiesofinstagram #boxer #boxersofinstagram #pets #petowner
  • This was one of my favorite days! Filming with @wanderdarren for #adventureswithgod - we talked about SO many great things- don’t miss it! Go check it out episode 17.