Rebelution Tour Video

Portland, OR - Saturday, May 3, 2008!!

From Valerie

I,Valerie, wanted to tell you all a little bit more about the speech and debate class Josh and I are going to. On the first day (for the debate part) we had to get up and say our opinion on something. I don’t know how many of you know I play the piano, but I said, “Pianos are the best instrument in the world!” (I know many of you probably don’t agree, but that’s the point). I’m usually shy in front of strangers, but I’m getting used to it. Our teacher, Doyle Srader, is very, VERY funny! I really like the class. For speech (which is where I needed to learn the most because I say “kinda” ALOT) I’ve learned about how to give a speech, why NOT to memorize your speech, and what jokes are good…and not good. We have a project to give a speech on “something you like to do” or “Yourself” - Josh and I both choose something we like to do. I chose cooking as my topic. Since I don’t like getting up in front of strangers, I ask that you’d pray that I don’t forget my speech!! For debate….some of it is confusing, but most of it is interesting. Well, I hope all of you like our blog, and I’d love to hear from my friends… Thanks!! Valerie Driver

Opportunities

Joshua & Valerie have been attending a speech & debate class on Saturdays offered by the Assistant Professor of Speech & Communication (Dr. Srader is a former assistant debate coach at Baylor University and the University of Georgia, and former interim director of speech and debate at Arizona State University) at Northwest Christian College in Eugene, OR. This has been a wonderful opporunity for them! Especially because the classes (for homeschoolers only) are FREE!! The classes began on February 16, and will continue for 12 weeks.

Joshua, Valerie and Noah will also be attending TeenPact in April. (TeenPact is a comprehensive leadership experience that brings kids closer to Jesus Christ, makes them better leaders, and positions them to impact public policy in their state. During TeenPact, students meet important officials, interact with other like-minded students, and have more fun at the capitol than they could have ever imagined. Students leave inspired and challenged with an intensive desire to change America for Christ.) For more info go to: www.teenpact.com

On Saturday, May 3, 2008, Joshua, Valerie & Rick will be attending "The Rebelution Tour" in the Portland area. The Rebelution is an awesome movement started by Alex & Brett Harris (sons of Gregg Harris). The official definition of the 'rebelution' is "a teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture." The battle cry of The Rebelution is "Do Hard Things" - also the name of their book, being released April 15. For more info go to: www.therebelution.com

As you can see, we are keeping ourselves busy - but busy with excellent opportunities for the children to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ & challenge them to make a difference.

**Stay tuned for updates from the kids about their experiences...

Chickens

We moved the chickens here on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. We still need to build the "indoor" part of the coop that will include the nesting boxes. I cannot wait to have fresh eggs again!

Once my father & Whitey (black lab) join us at the end of the month, we will ALL finally be here in Lebanon.