Moving to Oklahoma...

[NathanATX]

How does one define insanity again?

Well, I'm moving back to Tulsa, Oklahoma to finish my undergrad so I can get on to seminary.

I move in June. Pray for me!
Nate

[keltic63]

How does one define insanity again?

Well, I'm moving back to Tulsa, Oklahoma to finish my undergrad so I can get on to seminary.

I move in June. Pray for me!
Nate


in my prayers, Nate. How many more credits?

[Britt.]

Hey. Good luck w/ the move. That's where my bf & I live. Kinda boring & small, but not too bad. I do some work for Oklahoma Equality. Anyway, get a hold of me sometime after that if you want to meet up somewhere or something.

[BrianB]

Blessings on your move to Tulsa. My mom and aunt live in Tulsa. I may end up moving there as well.

[Rick336]

Is that the state where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain?
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet
When the wind comes right behind the rain?

Sounds like a windy, rainy place.

Rick

[kara speltz]

How does one define insanity again?

Well, I'm moving back to Tulsa, Oklahoma to finish my undergrad so I can get on to seminary.

I move in June. Pray for me!
Nate

Dear Nate: I can imagine that will be a difficult transition, especially giving up your wonderful church MCC Austin. Though I've never attended (had hoped to on the ER visit last year, but didn't make it) I know so many folks there, that it feels like family.

While Oklahoma is hugely different from Austin, I recall that Karen Weldin really did some amazing organizing there getting a monthly vigil organized for almost a year with more folks than we'd ever be able to turn out in the gay mecca of the world; S.F. Also I know at least a couple of folks from the first Equality Ride are in Oklahoma, or were at last I heard.

So good luck, and my prayer for you is that you find a faith community to fully welcome you.

kara

[u-dog]

Is that the state where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain?
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet
When the wind comes right behind the rain?

Sounds like a windy, rainy place.

Rick

I believe that's the place, Rick. And the corn, I've heard, is as high as an elephants eye, though that might just be hyperbole driven by an over eager chamber of commerce.

[ladyinred]

Both of my parents were from Oklahoma(Now deceased) came from farmers and bankers, businessmen and landowners

[marutidas]

Having just ecsape the OK myself I feel your pain.

But in contrast, there are alot worse places to be in OK than Tulsa. Tulsa even has a Gay Pride, just don't expect anyhting to big. At least there your could try to make a difference because there are people who want change.

No stigler would be alot worse than tulsa, no art no culture, you go mad within the first few weeks.

~~~MD

[NathanATX]

Hey. Good luck w/ the move. That's where my bf & I live. Kinda boring & small, but not too bad. I do some work for Oklahoma Equality. Anyway, get a hold of me sometime after that if you want to meet up somewhere or something.

I would love to meet up with you both!
Nate

[Zerbie]

Best of luck Nate, with the move, and especially with your seminary aspirations. I've always suspected that's where you belong. So much passion in you. :rainbow: I suspect you will be a force for hope and positive change wherever you go.

Much love to you. ((Nathan)) :love: :love: :love: :pray:

[NathanATX]

It's going to be an exciting and a difficult move.

i have all my family in the area.. or within a few hours.

I should only have to complete 3 semesters... less than 45 hours. And then I can go on to seminary... possibly in Austin, Berkeley, Chicago, Missouri or Dallas.

Since I grew up in Tulsa, I know what I'm in for... but what's different now is that I am "out" and I'm in control of my life... It's gonna be an entirely different ball game.

My boyfriend is staying here because of his job... so pray for us.

Peace,
Nate

[Rick336]

Since I grew up in Tulsa, I know what I'm in for... but what's different now is that I am "out" and I'm in control of my life... It's gonna be an entirely different ball game.

Nathan. I can sympathize. I moved to Minneapolis from North Carolina when I was 21 to go to school. I came out at 22 and was open to everyone except my family and friends back home.

In 1982 when I was 30 I moved back to North Carolina. I knew that after nine years of freedom there was no way that I could go back into the closet.

The coming out process was much harder in North Carolina in the early 80s than it had been in Minneapolis during the 70s. But as time went on it got much easier.

It will take some adjusting when you move back to Oklahoma but as long as you take your computer you'll still be right here with us. Besides, as you said, you're in control of your life. And that's what really matters.

I'm sorry to hear that you and your boyfriend won't be together.

Rick

[Vanessa White]

Nathan: Yes, another move which is always trying and an adjustment, but on to additional, exciting endeavors! I too am sorry that your boyfriend will not be able to join you at this point. You inspire me regularly here to think of issues in a different light, and you so often respond with love, light and compassion to others as well. You will be so effective and inspiring in whatever ministry calls you. Peace and joy in the journey to there, with love, Vanessa :love: :love:

[Dash]

Hmmm....I think this is what's called becoming a missionary...a liberal going into Oklahoma.

Personally, I'm not sure I can lend my approval to what seems a frightening venture :lol: , but it's nice to know you've got Britt's strength guard your back while you're in Tulsa. :cool: I certainly admire your frontier spirit. :cowboy:

[kara speltz]

It's going to be an exciting and a difficult move.

i have all my family in the area.. or within a few hours.

I should only have to complete 3 semesters... less than 45 hours. And then I can go on to seminary... possibly in Austin, Berkeley, Chicago, Missouri or Dallas.

Since I grew up in Tulsa, I know what I'm in for... but what's different now is that I am "out" and I'm in control of my life... It's gonna be an entirely different ball game.

My boyfriend is staying here because of his job... so pray for us.

Peace,
Nate

Hey Nate: If you choose Berkeley make sure you let me know. GTU is the most amazing place and is such a blessing to my own parish, because we have all sorts of amazing people who come here to learn or to teach or both.