by Darlene L. Turner | Mar 13, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Mama's Patchwork, Simon Says | Mama's Patchwork
“Simon says, touch your toes,” Murray said to the group of us playing the game. I reached down and touched my toes. “Simon says twirl around.” I obeyed. “Scratch your head.” I obeyed. “Darlene, you’re out! I didn’t say Simon says.” “Ahh, I did it again,” I said as I...
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 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 | Nov 21, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Forever Friends, Mama's Patchwork | 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...
