This is my conversion story as written in 1980. I wanted to include this early version of it here, but I will also comment on changes or additions to it below. "In the summer of 1977 we bought a house at 1220 SW 91st Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Eddie had wanted to buy a house, but I didn't want the burden of owning again. Finally, he persuaded me to at least look. I decided before I went out with the realtor, just what our limit would be, and really never thought we'd find anything. But we did. Even with all the house's faults, I feel like we were meant to buy that house. "Our neighbor to the left of us was especially kind and friendly, and we learned soon after what a unique family they were. There were six children, and all of them worked around the house. Joey soon became acquainted with Lesley and I watched them play together. I offered Lesley iced tea, but she refused. She was a sweet girl and I enjoyed having...
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