by Darlene L. Turner | May 1, 2017 | Darlene L. Turner, From My Playlist - Homesick for Heaven, Jim Brady, Promises, The Jim Brady Trio | From My Playlist
I watched as my brother gasped for breath, wheezing in and out. Struggling with each inhale, he held my sister-in-law’s hand tighter. I asked myself. Was it time? Tears threatened, but I held them back. I couldn’t let him see the depth of torment going on inside me as...
by Darlene L. Turner | May 9, 2016 | Darlene L. Turner, Every Cry is Heard, From my Playlist - Every Cry is Heard, Jim Brady, The Jim Brady Trio | From My Playlist
She stepped off the curb, texting as her head bopped in rhythm to the music playing in her ears, oblivious to the car careening from the right. Across the street, Kara jumped to her feet. She’d been waiting for the next bus when she noticed the young woman. She waved...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 11, 2016 | Jim Brady, On My Way Home, Quiet Warrior, The Jim Brady Trio | From My Playlist, Stuff About Life
How do you say goodbye to someone so young and dear to you? You don’t. At least, that’s not what I said to my brother. I blew him kisses and said, “I love you.” It was one of the hardest “goodbyes” I’ve ever had to say. It...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 2, 2015 | Jim and Melissa Brady, Jim Brady, Steppin' Out In Faith, The Jim Brady Trio | From My Playlist
Suzy stepped onto the ice, clinging to her mother’s hand. “Mommy, don’t let go.” The six-year-old remained frozen in one spot. She whimpered as she stared at her skates. Her mother nudged her forward. “Come on, Suzy. You’ve been wanting to do this for weeks now.” “I’m...
