by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 27, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Life's Scars, Mama's Patchwork | Mama's Patchwork
“Mommy, will it leave a scar?” I held my foot as I sobbed. “Maybe, but it will remind you never to do that again. Sometimes we have to learn through our scars.” My mom gently cleaned my wound and placed a band-aid on it. I felt instant relief from the hurt. My little...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 20, 2023 | Alaskan Avalanche Escape, Alaskan Avalanche Escape Releases TOMORROW!, Darlene L. Turner | Writing World
I’m so excited that Jayla, Bryson, and Herc’s story releases TOMORROW! In Alaskan Avalanche Escape, this trio faces many obstacles. They must learn not only to trust in themselves but each other to stay alive. They realize throughout the book that God is...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 13, 2023 | Counting our Blessings, crafting, Darlene L. Turner, Mama's Patchwork | Mama's Patchwork
I threw the piece on the floor. “I counted wrong again,” I said to my mom. “This is so frustrating. Why is it so important to count every stitch?” Mom put her cross-stitch piece down, picked up mine from the floor, and sat beside me. “It takes patience, Darlene. You...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 6, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Life's Pieces, quilting | Mama's Patchwork
“Don’t throw those out,” Mom said. I looked at the different pieces of fabric in my hands. Triangles, rectangles, and strips of different sizes and shapes. Leftovers from larger projects. Scraps, that’s all they were. Confused, I looked back at her. “But they’re...
