by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 8, 2021 | Darlene L. Turner, Snow Angels, winter | Stuff About Life
Do you remember making snow angels as a child? Playing in the snow? Sliding? I do. We had so much fun on our little backyard hill. Dad also made a small rink for us to skate on. Such fun! This painting project reminds me of fun winter days. Do we take them for...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 4, 2021 | Darlene L. Turner, Goodbye 2020, New Year's resolutions, One Word | Stuff About Life
2020 has been hard and I know we’re all happy to say goodbye to it, but in a lot of ways, it’s been amazing. For me, anyway. My debut book released, I received a new 2-book contract, and I retired! All in four months! I feel blessed. I hear you. Many would not...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 26, 2020 | Best Friends Forever, Darlene L. Turner, David and Jonathan | Still True Today, Stuff About Life
Justin stuck a marshmallow on the end of his makeshift spear. His mouth watered just thinking about the roasted treat. He held it near the hottest coals and turned it slowly—the only way to toast a campfire delight. Leaving it in one spot would make it catch fire. He...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 12, 2020 | Canadian Thanksgiving, Darlene L. Turner, Thankful Hearts, Thanksgiving | Stuff About Life
It didn’t matter which direction my gaze lingered. Amber, fiery orange and brilliant red leaves swayed in the breeze. The view stole my breath and I inhaled deeply, filling my lungs with the smell of fall. As I stand in the middle of the field on the top of Harrison...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jul 27, 2020 | Darlene L. Turner, heltering Under His Wings | Stuff About Life
The rain pelted the side of the tent, causing Frannie and Jade to huddle closer in the sleeping bag while Karen read their favorite Narnia story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The weather had promised a beautiful sunny day, but the rain storm spoiled all their...
by Darlene L. Turner | Apr 13, 2020 | Darlene L. Turner, The Cross | Holy Land Highlights, Stuff About Life
The sun beat down as perspiration drenched my clothes. I took a swig of water hoping my internal temperature would get the hint and start cooling. It didn’t. My sister and I tried to keep up with the rest of our tour, but it was hard. The narrow streets of Old...
