I already have so much to be grateful for in the early moments of 2018. Here is the down low on good luck, bad luck, and perspective. Now, you may think, Lisalah, this you call luck? Take a read… you may see me as a klug (wise) or a meshugenah (crazy) momma. I’ll let you be the judge.
Yiddish proverb:
Even for bad luck, one needs luck. Tsum schlimazel muz men oich mazel hoben.

Bad Luck: My Mrs., she has been sick for days with cooties that have held her respiratory system hostage — knock you out on your @ss kind of sick
Good Luck: I have been off from work for the holiday, so I was able to allow her to rest and get better while the shana maidelehs (sweet Little and Big) were off for winter break
Bad Luck: My Mrs. has been so sick, she has not been able to help us prepare for our upcoming move (Yes, goodbye Manor! We found our way out — more to come on that)
Good Luck: She was not in the car when we were struck hard by another vehicle while driving, smack-dab in the front passenger side (airbags deployed and all) The irony here? We were headed to a warehouse scratch and dent sale for the washer dryer we need… Oy, this was not the scratch and dent we had in mind.
Bad Luck: We started the New Year with a bang crash, a car crash (see above) and already, a trip to the hospital/shmospital
Good Luck: Me, my kinder, we all got up and walked out of the car. So did the woman who hit us. I checked, not a scratch on them. I counted their fingers and if it wasn’t 8 degrees outside, I would have counted their toes too. I watched them sleep peacefully last night.
Bad Luck: My body is sprained, head to toe, after quite the jolt. My left foot looks like a lot like my Aunt Frieda’s foot did oh so long ago. It’s a swollen and distended appendage that stays the same circumference from my calf down to my toes… A cankle would be a welcome sight and a sign of improvement
Good Luck: This too will heal, and I am here to tell the story of how one split second can change everything you know as true in this world
Have you found ways that good luck and bad luck are intertwined? Tell me, won’t you?
Until next time, stay safe, stay present, and stay healthy my friends. Hold those loved ones closer, and may we all have a Happy New Year in 2018.
A bei gesunt. As long as you’re healthy.
Glad I live and another country to you … should keep us safe when you are out driving!!! Heh, heh! A bei gesunt.
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It wasn’t me! She nailed us! Oh vey
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Oh nooo! You hit up new year with a crash indeed. Glad that it was nothing serious…lucky for the kids; bad for you and sending you lots of healing dusts for your swollen leg!
Happy new year, Lisa! X
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Ty love! What a mess. Promise not to share distorted foot photos! 😘✨
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LOL…if it smell, at least I can;t smell it from here. heheheh! x.
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Goodness me what an eventful start to the year for you! Thank goodness nobody was hurt. I admire you for reflecting on the good luck too and for counting your blessings. There’s a lesson in this for us all lovely. Here’s to a wonderful and very lucky 2018. Thanks for linking to #DreamTeam x
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Gotta stay positive, otherwise it’s a harsh world we live in! Mwah and yes, let’s fab out on 2018! #dreamteam 😘✨
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Your post reinforces the Romans 8:28 truth that God brings good out of “all things.” Sometimes it’s a challenge to see it!
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Thanks Michele! Happy New Year!
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Oh No! what a poop start to the year, Sorry to hear your Mrs has been poorly too. I hope she is on the mend now. A move!? Exciting news. We are desperately saving and hoping to upsize this year but we need luck to be on our side. Happy New Year to you and all the family and here’s to always finding that silver lining.
#ablogginggoodtime
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The silver lining is so much brighter! #ablogginggoodtime ✨💕
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I am glad that you are all ok x. Good luck with the move x
#fortheloveofBLOG
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Thank you! ✨💕
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Nice quote Lisa. Good wishes for the move. Gald you guys are safe,
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Thank you love! ✨💕
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Oh what a great post, you really show so clearly how our perspective can make things seem good or bad, and how we do have control over how we see the world. I am so sad to hear of your accident, accidents are terribly scary and I am so happy you all walked away and your precious girls were not injured. Hope everyone especially your Mrs is feeling happier and healthier. Take care beautiful xx Thanks also for linking up with #abloggingggodtime
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Thank you, Mac! I am one very grateful momma! #ablogginggoodtime 😘✨
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Goodness that is a crazy run of events, I hope the car is recovering and the sick ones with your move. #FabFridayPost
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😘✨thank you! Me too!
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I am SO SO SO SO SO happy that you are all ok after the accident! It truly is scary how quickly things can change. Now that you’ve gotten your scary quotient out of the way for 2018, may the rest be smooth sailing! #DreamTeam
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Oh Heather, I hope so too! Thank you so much! I’m still in a tizzy and could use some smooth sailing! Mwah my friend. #dreamteam 🤗💕
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Oooh I’m glad you’re all ok after the crash! And I hope your Mrs is feeling better now too! Love your positivity! Happy New Year! #TheSatSesh
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Thank you! Positive is important in today’s world. Mrs is better and my kids are fine. Phew! Happy healthy to you and yours! #thesatsesh 💕✨
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Lisa, this is so true. Every bit of bad luck has another side to the coin. It’s a very healthy way of looking at things. I’m glad you walked away from your crash and hope everyone in your family feels better soon. #thesatsesh
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Thank you! I still can’t believe it! Thanks for the kind words too. #thesatsesh 😘✨
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Oh dear! Hope you are okay. Sound like a really bad crash. That’s not a great way to start the New Year. I hope your Mrs get better soon too. I’m excited to hear about your new home. Let’s here it for a new beginning! 🙂 xx
Thank you very much for linking up with us on #FabFridayPost
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Thanks Su. It was so very scary. I’m so grateful for so many things. #fabfridaypost 😘✨
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Oh my gosh I hope you recover soon. Sounds so very scary. As you say, such good luck your mrs wasn’t in the car at the time. I love how you’ve seen the positives in what’s been a run of bad luck xx #fortheloveofBLOG
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I try. I get tested a lot, and I still try! Mwah!
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This is a very positive way of looking at things – good for you! Hope your other half is better soon! #DreamTeam
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Things are looking up! Thank you 🤗 #dreamteam
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#thesatsesh absolutely, we are built to experience contrast – how do we know good if we have never felt bad? You seem to have many changes occurring, which can also lead to feeling unstable – against enthusing contrast. Happy 2018 and thanks for joining us lovely Lisa x
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Thank you, my friend! I love being here! Now, to find the time to unpack the boxes and write! xoxox #thesatsesh xoxo
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I love the way your able to see the glass as half full after such a scary crash. I guess it really makes you thankful for what you have, knowing what could have been. Thanks for linking up with us again #FabFridayPost
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Living to tell the tale really helps. I am so grateful. 🤗 #fabfridaypost
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Glad you and the family are ok. Wishing you more good luck than bad in 2018
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Thank you, Daddy Poppins! I love that! I too wish for more good than bad! ❤
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Glad you walked out of that car crash pretty much unscathed! We also had a crash last year (August 2016) with all 6 of us in the car, and although nobody was hurt, it took a while to process the shock. Hope your Mrs gets better real soon too. Happy New Year!
#ablogginggoodtime
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Thank you lovely! I am so grateful, and the Mrs is on the upside! 😘 #ablogginggoodtime
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Thank goodness you and your family were ok, sounds terrifying. I do like the way your post shows how there’s always a positive to each negative
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You know, there really is, if you look for it! There’s humor too, which we need to get through this lifetime! Thanks so much for reaading! xoxo
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Oh gosh I’m so glad that you’re all ok!!! That must have been so scary! We’re not off to a great start, Ben’s been super ill, he now is better but his Nan is really ill requiring a hospital visit so i’ve not been able to work (down one weeks pay also) as she is the only one who doesnt work so can babysit him!
Thank you for sharing this with us at #TriumphantTales. I hope to see you back next week!
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Oh no! I hope Ben is doing much better. I’m at the foot doc right now and my car was totaled. 😢 Let’s have a do-over! Best of health! That is really what matters! #triumphanttales 💕
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What a start to the new year! Glad that you are all okay. Good Luck on the move.
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Thank you so much, Veronica. 😘
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I like the idea of looking at the idea from both sides, gives you more understanding lX
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I am sure trying to, as I lug this boot of mine around. Hard to wrap your head around much of life? 💕✨ xo
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