My most recent outdoor adventure was the 2014 Oklahoma youth
hunt. It was an absolutely beautiful
weekend for spending time in God’s vast outdoor library. We had made all the preparations to create a
successful hunting environment for our youngest son, Isaac, on his youth
hunt. With a tree stand and a blind,
corn feeders, sighted in gun and hunting clothes ready, we set out on the youth
hunt adventure. My husband hunted with
our son during two morning hunts and I hunted with him during an evening
hunt. All the signs of deer were around
our hunting spots, but alas, they did not make an appearance while we were
there.
One of our older sons, Zach, was able to join us on this
outdoor adventure, as well as some great friends, Kendal, Hali, Coston and
Margo Repass. Our sleeping quarters
where we hunt is what we affectionately refer to as the “huntin’ shack.” Our friends decided not to sleep in the “huntin’
shack” and brought a tent because their kiddos had been asking to sleep in a
tent. Much to my surprise, Hali, had
never slept in a tent before that night.
Hali is a strong woman who runs marathons and I was excited to see how
she would like her first tent camping experience. She did great and I foresee more tent camping
adventures in their future. The weekend consisted of a little hunting, sitting
around the campfire and sharing stories, watching the kids play and having time
to simply slow down from the hectic pace of everyday life and relax.
The best memory I will take away from our 2014 Oklahoma
youth hunt adventure is the memory of a six year old boy praying for his
friend. Before the evening hunt, we all
gathered and held hands to pray in God’s outdoor library. Coston asked if he could say the prayer and I
was almost in tears when he finished.
Hearing the sincerity of a 6 year old boy praying for God to help his
friend Isaac get a deer and thanking God for camping was a very moving
experience.
No deer = Unsuccessful Hunt:
NO WAY!
These are the times that make
great memories.
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