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....
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 13, 2010 | relationships | My Story
“You’re moving to Ontario?” “Yes,” I said. The expressions on my family’s faces radiated surprise. I clearly shocked them. Me too. After all, I was a homebody Maritime girl. I didn’t venture far from my family. Being an introvert, I never dreamed I would move 1800 kms...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 6, 2010 | homosexuality, relationships | My Story
“Mommy, look at the dinosaur!” The boy jumped up and down as he pointed to the sky. She looked up to see a cloud formation that when she tilted her head just right, it did indeed look like a dinosaur. Sort of. She smiled as she laughed at her son’s imagination. He...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 30, 2010 | homosexuality, relationships | My Story
“God, where are you?” I asked. “I’m here.” “Really? I thought you were my best friend, but you’re not listening.” “Trust me. I know what I’m doing.” Have you ever been betrayed by your best friend? Or felt like they were just not paying attention to you...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 23, 2010 | homosexuality, relationships | My Story
Early morning is my favourite time. I love to sit outside on my patio listening to the cardinals sing as they build a nest in our lilac bush. I enjoy smelling the freshness in the air, and marvelling in the creation of the brilliant heavenly blue morning glories...
