Giving Thanks - More Quilting on the Doggie Quilt

Each day, before the sun even thinks about rising, I take my dogs for a walk.

I use this time to talk to God.  Ever since Mark passed, I've made a point of thanking God for at least 3 things. 

The first thing is always Mark. I'm so grateful to God for giving me Mark to love and teaching me more about love through Mark.

Then sometimes I thank him for my job - that keeps me sane (and provides an income).  Or maybe it's my daughters that are so much fun and entertaining.  Or Serena that she's still at home and is wonderfully energetic.  Or just the fact that I have two legs that can walk each day.  

Today it was for my little doggies because without them I wouldn't be out there walking and praising God. 

I thank him for Bruce - it's strange to be adjusting to someone new.  And of course it's fun to be starting a new life.

As I'm out there walking, I often pray for you guys, my internet friends. 

This Thanksgiving I'm praying for those without friends or family to share with, that God will provide them with some companionship.  

I have been working on my quilt.  YAY!!

I did decide to cross-hatch the center.  I like it much better.

I actually have the top finished enough to quit quilting.

 Except for the borders.

I'm not quite sure how I'll quilt them, but I'm going to use this pink thread.  White is just too stark against the black.  This pink will be softer.

My ideas so far are:

1. Feathers 

2. Doing a flower design around the bigger blossoms

3. Vine and leaves

or ???

To each of you, my cyber-buddies,

And don't eat too much pumpkin pie!

Linda