by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 15, 2019 | | Stuff About Life
“Mommy, I had a bad dream,” I said as I climbed onto her bed. Dad groaned and rolled over. Mom sat up and put her arms around me. “It’s okay. It’s not real.” I sniffed, wiping the tears from my cheeks. “But, it scared me.” She caressed my back as if trying to remove...
by Darlene L. Turner | Sep 24, 2018 | Darlene L. Turner, morning glories, new mercies | Stuff About Life
Morning glories are God’s way of smiling at us. Their perfect wide faces shine brightly. They are my favorite flower and in the summer time I love to sit at my table on my deck early in the morning. They greet me with lots of blooms as I work on my writing or...
by Darlene L. Turner | Aug 27, 2018 | closer, Darlene L. Turner, focusing, Look Closer | Stuff About Life
Roxanne stopped outside the door and turned. “I can’t do this.” “Yes, you can,” Valerie said. “Come on.” She grabbed Roxanne’s arm and pulled her inside. The dimly lit room bustled with activity. Children giggled in one corner as a group of climbers were...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 2, 2018 | | Stuff About Life
Yesterday was a special day here in Canada. On July 1, 1867 it was officially named Dominion Day—a holiday commemorating the formation of Canada. On October 27, 1982 Parliament changed it to Canada Day. I’m taking a small break this long weekend, but will...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 21, 2018 | Darlene L. Turner, Growing | Stuff About Life
It’s that time of year again. Time to plant our veggie and flower gardens. Last year when I was planting, I had some thoughts come to mind and I put them in a blog post that first appeared on the Christian Life in London publication. I would like to feature it...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 2, 2017 | #ACFW2017, ACFW, Darlene L. Turner, Dreams ACFW and more! | Stuff About Life
Don’t give up on your dreams. I almost did. 2017 has been a rough year for me so far. You see I’ve been suffering from that dreaded thing called menopause and has affected me mentally. It has zapped my self-confidence and many of my joys. Yes, even my joy...
