12 New Friends and Big Prayers

The car adds a new dimension of mobility. We’d heard of Utica Square, an upscale shopping area here in Tulsa. Cruising around and getting acquainted, we found it and were hungry. We pulled in to Queenie’s Restaurant for a bite. They were crowded and closing, soon. Wanting the AC, we stepped inside and were told that they were full. Outside a couple, Ed and Cynthia looked like they were leaving soon so Cat asked. They invited us to sit with them. We had a wonderful conversation. He’s a Pediatrician, she a Psychologist. He loves to cycle even though he spends much of his time in a wheel chair. A terrible car crash led to loss of most of his hip muscles. He maintains his practice AND still cycles often.

Ed & Cynthia

We asked what we should see in Tulsa. They gazed at each other then sort of smiled as they suggested, You’ve gotta see the Praying Hands. With explicit directions we found them on the Campus of Oral Robert’s University. Well, poor ol’ Oral put his son, Richard, in charge. By late October, 2007 he was removed. For details just Google but suffice it to say, it’s pretty juicy. The campus is visually impressive and there were lots of young people running and playing on the sports field. AND, my Grandma, Rebecca Yell-Raper-Portrey was a Pentecostal, too.   

Cat and the Praying Hands

2 Responses to “12 New Friends and Big Prayers”

  1. SO GLAD TO HAVE SHARED LUNCH WITH YOU THAT DAY. THINK OF US WHEN YOU VISIT HASTINGS, AND WELCH. AND REMEMBER, CAT, YOU’RE ALWAYS IN THE SHADOW OF THE PRAYING HANDS! ENJOY!

    • Pat says:

      What a wonderful treat for us to have shared a table and thoughts. When you get to California we’ll share a table and buy lunch or??? Ed, stay on that bicycle.

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