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We\u2019re (my Wallace clan and me) heading out this morning for our annual fishing trip, but this year we\u2019re diversifying from the trout camp we went to for years and heading for a fishing hole (or holes) at Beaver\u2019s Bend in Broken Bow, OK. The list of “must take” items that were made by Papa and me years ago was updated, added to, and all items for the cabins, the food and, the most important, fishing gear, are all present and accounted for.<\/p>\n

In addition to all that — a dear friend’s husband handmade some beautiful trout flies for Payton’s fishing expedition! I loved listening to Bob explain the best techniques for catching trout!<\/p>\n

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Our little piece of heaven at the Marvel Trout Camp was reconsidered last year when the water-release gates at Tenkiller Lake’s dam never closed because of the overabundance of rain. It raised havoc on our little hide-a-way fishing hole. Though we caught plenty of fish for a good fish fry, we didn\u2019t haul in the mother-lode like we always did before. A sweet couple saw our family trying every tactic we could to entice those fish to jump on our lines, but those little swimmers had wised up and passed us by. The couple had been at this Beaver\u2019s Bend location just before stopping over at Marvel and they had caught so many fish that they couldn\u2019t catch anymore. <\/p>\n

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So, on our way home from Marvel, we drove to Beaver’s Bend to check it out. We found far more places to fish, additional fun activities, and the cabin was larger and could accommodate all of us instead of having to rent two cabins. Payton brings a friend — after all, this trip is HIS birthday choice because it was Papa and his “go-to” place for best fishing and camping. I\u2019ll fill you in later about this new adventure and new location. The \u201cunknowns\u201d are sometimes exciting to think about while also a little nerve-racking. At Marvel, we knew what to expect. At Beaver\u2019s Bend, it will be the \u201cthrill of the hunt\u201d \u2013 rather the \u201cthrill of the cast\u201d! <\/p>\n

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We’re in good company with Jesus and His disciples. After all, it was Peter and Andrew, brothers who were fishermen, that Jesus called to be His disciples. It was fish that Jesus multiplied to feed the 5,000+. It was fish that Jesus cooked for His disciples. It was in a fish\u2019s mouth that Jesus sent the disciples to retrieve the coin to pay their taxes. It was fish that Jesus likened to when He said to His disciples \u201cBe fishers of men\u201d! There\u2019s something about being a fisherman. Jesus set the example, and we\u2019re simply doing what He did. There\u2019s competition, calm relaxation and a potential meal (or meals), as the fruits of the rewards of fishing are bountiful. We\u2019ll be having a huge fish fry while we\u2019re there. Great expectations! Aw! I can taste it now.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ll sit by the campfire and laugh and talk about our adventures in each day. We\u2019ll talk about the \u201cbig one\u201d that might have gotten away or the fishing techniques that an old fisherman might have shared with us. We\u2019ll make lots more memories that we\u2019ll continue to share for years to come. Fishing and rustic cabin adventures may not be your forte or fit into your idea of an oasis, but for us, it holds the promise of making lots of memories. No doubt, this family sport will continue for years to come. It all started with a \u201cfamily-loving-man\u201d who wanted to create memories for his family. And, those memories will continue to mount up \u2013 even to the point we know Payton and Alexia will want to create memories like these for their families one day. Are you taking time out to make memories with your little ones — so much so that they want to carry on the tradition when they have little ones?<\/p>\n

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