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No one wins the lotto and no one gets struck by lightning
Dec 19, 2012
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But sometimes you do win the lotto, and heavens forbid, sometimes you do get struck by lightning. 

Our hearts go out to those in Connecticut who are dealing with such a senseless tragedy and for any parents trying to raise children in a random vulnerable world full of risks.

 A person that loses their parents is an orphan.  Someone that loses a spouse is a widow or a widower.  I know of no name for someone that loses a child.  I think that is because it is an event to horrid to contemplate finding a name.  I know I don't want to do it.

This just brings to light that our serious problems really are the ones we are not paid to solve.

No matter how slight the risks, some will get struck by lightening. It is a fear all parents share.  Just don t let the fear rule your life and keep you from raising healthy, inquisitive, risk taking children.  (If they are anything like me. you will have to worry about the pyrotechnic teen years.)  Remember some will also win the lotto and maybe your child will change the world.

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Comments:
Bob Marlowe wrote: 
Your words deeply move me! I can assure you that we here in Europe have been struck by the news and that we feel with all parents in their grief!

In this context I may ask the question whether it is appropiate for a Cypress employee to post with an aiming gun as atavar in the forums? Probably Arvind is not really aware that this may not be liked all over the world.
Mon Dec 31 06:20:24 AM
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