The Oklahoma Standard

The Oklahoma Standard

In Oklahoma, we have faced many traumatic experiences. The bombing on April 19th to the tornadoes of May 3rd, May 5th and now the tornado of May 20th. With what is being reported as 8 times more power than the atomic bomb of Hiroshima, the May 20th E5 tornado is the largest tornado ever.

We have this standard in Oklahoma. It gets us kind of a reputation. The Oklahoma standard, where instead of running from disaster we run to help our neighbors, even if that means we are running into destruction.

We organize quickly, efficiently, and effectively. It doesn't require much effort this standard, because it's our way of life here. We as Oklahomans aren't looking down on someone unless we are helping them up. We are good at helping others up.

During disasters, all television programming is stopped. Our news anchors become our counselors and our confidants. We call into them as much as they report out to us. Whatever it takes until every neighbor is found and every need is met.

The Oklahoma standard, it's our most precious asset. It's grown in the heart of every Oklahoman. It's planted in the heart of anyone that's ever met an Oklahoman. It's our strength, our compassion, and our identity.

When you see us declare we are "Oklahoma strong", we aren't saying we are better. We are saying we have developed a standard and if you haven't met it, we will be glad to introduce ya...

A Grateful Believer in Jesus Christ,
And a grateful Oklahoman
~Johnna