Comments on: Is Oklahoma Really God’s Country?

By: Rex Diamond

Rex Diamond — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:06:58 +0000

I do apologize. You must understand that being a lifelong Oklahoman, I have encountered countless people who take one look at a wheat field in the panhandle, then report back to people in other states with blanket descriptions. I live in AZ now and you should hear some of the ignorant things people believe about our state. I bite my lip all the time. I want to tell them that we have it better and they are completely oblivious.

I have met countless Oklahomans that have never traveled outside Tulsa or OKC and say the very same things. I love Oklahoma. I love the Southern kindness, the food, the music etc. I have lived outside Oklahoma several times but always maintained my Okie status. I can say that the grass is not greener.

I am sorry for misunderstanding your post.

By: Allison

Allison — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:49:27 +0000

With all due respect I must say it seems as if you only read the first paragraph of this post. If you read all of it, you will see where I am from (one question you asked) and you will see this post is a story of my transition from a surly teenager to a woman who truly loves Oklahoma and sees every bit of beauty in it. Thanks for your comment :)

By: Rex Diamond

Rex Diamond — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:58:23 +0000

I really hate it when Okies post stuff like this about our state. They rag on the scenery then point to some generic American destination out west as the real beauty. It saddens me that these types of Okies, that never really traveled the state feel qualified to comment.

I see that you have never been to the eastern part of Oklahoma – especially the SE.
There are areas in Oklahoma that far surpass anything you will find out west in the Rockies when it comes to serenity and beauty. I suggest you gather the family and head down Indian Nation turnpike for a weekend. If you are not familiar with the Talimena Highway or Beavers Bend, make yourself aware. You might also want to see Green Country around Tahlequah. The Illinois river basin is paradise.

Where in Oklahoma did you live, Texas county? Those pictures were not by any means an accurate depiction of the greatest state God created.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:01:52 +0000

Allison, this is nothing short of spectacular! The sublime, esoteric nature of our precious land is what was infused into you by your precious father, and, even though I did not have the pleasure of knowing him, would venture to say that he knows that “headstrong thing” you are is exactly what he wanted, no KNEW was in you and kept calling back to it his words, resonating with the Word & Life that flows in and through, and, dare I say it, into your very own precious children!! You are an awesome and gifted wordsmith, dearest. Thank you for blessing us with the precious thoughts of your heart!!

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:33:50 +0000

I hear you about being in the midst of a material world! My soul longs to live away from the swirl of our society. We are taking small steps now to live a simpler existence, despite where we live. But we pray that one day we will have similar views out of our windows!

By: Mayme

Mayme — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:24:27 +0000

I would mind a little piece of God’s country right now. I love the pictures………

By: Ebby

Ebby — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:18:38 +0000

Loved that!! AWESOME pic of you and your parents!!! Auhhhh…

By: Bob McCarty

Bob McCarty — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:18:58 +0000

Good story.