My Thanksgiving Quote-Better to be Hanging Than Hung, Doing than Done, Going than Gone

Posted by Rosie on November 23, 2011

Better to be Hanging Than Hung, Doing than Done, Going than Gone-My Thanksgiving Quote.

So often I ask someone “How are you?” and their reply may be a deep sigh and “I’m hanging in there” or “I’m doing”, and I ‘m going”.

So as I reflected on those responses I decided to apply the “glass half-full” approach (mostly for my own mental health). The idea of hanging on sounds better when you realize that you could be hung by the negative circumstances surrounding you.

If you are still going one despite efforts to keep you back by others than that is far better than being gone. Why?, because when you cease to exist it does not always provide a solution to the issues.

In addition, if you keep doing, if you keep working on your purpose then it gives you an opportunity to flame your passion. The reason you started “doing” in the first place. Are you already done? I don’t think so.

So, right now my life is saturated with it’s own unique drama. Yet as I think of all that I can be THANKFUL FOR, it edges out a whole lot of room for HOPE.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving. And if you don’t celebrate the holiday, that is okay but do give THANKS wherever you are.

3 Things You Are Thankful For This Thanksgiving

Posted by Rosie on November 26, 2008

A call back for a second mammo today made me reflect on those things I am thankful this Thanksgiving. I am thankful that second test does not show Cancer. I am also thankful for my Mom and Hubby. In additon, I am thankful that I even had health insurance to persue the testing and resulting testing in six months. Of course I could go on and on. There is so much to give thanks for in the midst of the crazy and insane daily activities.

Sure I have a couple of funerals to attend, other challenges and friends and family in pain. Yet, as I read the Psalms it just puts a new spin on things. I almost cried when I read Psalms 73 and got the assurance of God’s ever present support and comfort. I also am reminded of the need not to be a “player hater” of folks who just seem to get over in life , get very rich in resources, seldom sick, but really evil in their actions towards others.

Since many of you may be peeking at blogs this Thanksgiving I thought it would be good to share 3 things we are thankful for this Thanksgiving. I find it is a good reminder when you are in the dumps. Take a few minutes to share them.