We all learn sooner or later that “Things are not always as they seem.” Sometimes what we think is bad news is really good news in disguise. That is illustrated by a story of two women who had not seen each other in quite a while. They were catching up and the first woman said, “I just got married.” Her friend said, “That is good news.” She said, “No, it is bad news. He is ugly.” Her friend said, “That’s bad news.” She said, “No, it is good news. He is rich!” Her friend said, “That’s good news.” She said, “No, it is bad news. He only spends money on what he wants.” She said, “Well, that’s bad news.” She said, “No. It is good news. He built us a beautiful house.” Her friend said, “That’s good news.” She said, “No, it is bad news. It burned to the ground.” Her friend said, “Well, that’s bad …