by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 22, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
“Do I have to Mom? It’s so boring!” “Yes, and you will thank me one day.” I shuffled into the kitchen and put on an apron. It was Saturday and Mom wanted me to make cookies. I’d rather be playing with my friends or reading a book, but baking? Man, really? Mom pulled...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 15, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
She watched patiently as her daughter attempted to hold the needles in the correct manner. “It doesn’t feel right that way Mom. How about this?” Her youngest daughter held the needles so they were under her fingers not on top like a pencil, as most knitters do. This...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 8, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
Exhausted, the prisoners shuffled their way back to the one room shack they called “home” in the Japanese prison camp. Inside were five bunk beds lined up against the walls and ten straw mats in the middle of the room. In one corner stood a stove, unused. They were...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 1, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
“Oh Marylou, Marylou,” we heard our Dad say as he looked in the rear-view mirror. We could tell from the panic in his voice something happened. We turned to see our friend’s car and camper crashed in the median between the busy US highways. Instantly, Dad pulled over...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 25, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
The fire spit another ember out on the grass and I watched it slowly fade. The burning logs dropped causing a beautiful display of orange and amber sparks to fly upward. The three of us kids inched closer to catch the warmth of the blazing campfire on a cool evening....
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 18, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
“Don’t tell Mom,” I said to my brother Murray. “She’ll kill me!” “I won’t, but what were you thinking? Why didn’t you turn left instead of crossing the busy intersection?” he said scratching his head. “You’re lucky there weren’t any cars coming. Someone was looking...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 11, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
It didn’t matter which direction I looked, I saw amber, fiery orange and brilliant red leaves swaying in the breeze. The view takes my breath away and I inhale deeply filling my lungs with the smell of fall. As I stand in the middle of the field on top of Harrison...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 4, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
My bike picked up speed as I came down the small hill on our street. The incline wasn’t huge, but to a young girl it was like a mountain. My heart raced as I tried to slow down. I panicked and instead of pressing the pedal brakes, I chose to use my feet. The problem?...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 27, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
Even though her fingertips were raw to the bone and the hour was late, she kept weaving in and out, in and out. The double wedding ring quilt had to be done in time for her child’s big day. Each thread and piece of material was important. They were picked carefully...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 20, 2010 | relationships | My Story
She cradled her newborn in her arms and marvelled at God’s precious gift. They had waited so long and their bundle of joy finally arrived. Her heart was bursting. Have you ever wanted something so badly and wondered why God wouldn’t give it to you? I’m sure you have....
