Show The Herald Journal Logan Utah Tuesday September 24 2002 — B3 Teen has parental crisis By Kathy Mitchell & Creators Syndicate Marcy Sugar Inc DEAR ANNIE: When 3 our daughter “Molly” was sent to jail on a drug charge my husband and I were given full custody of her 1 -- - daughter “Colleen " It was our year-old hope that Molly would use this chance to regain some control of her life and become a responsible mother when she got out of jail Instead she was killed less than a year later in an automobile accident while under the influence of methamphetamihes That was 13 years ago We have raised Colleen since our daughter died and it helps us feel that we still have a piece of Molly in our lives: Like her mother Colleen has many friends and is involved in a lot of school activities However in high school Colleen dropped a bombshell on us She asked if she could cal) us Mqm and Dad instead of Nanna and Poppa She says she is sick of explaining to her friends and classmates why she is being raised by her grandparents Colleen never knew her mother and has no attachment to her memory It breaks my heart to think she is willing to forget all about Molly Also we have another daughter If we become Colleen’s “parents” what does that make her? — Nanna in Maryland DEAR NANNA: Teenagers are highly sensitive to being “different” from their peers Colleen does not have to explain what happened to her mother Simply saying “My mother died in a car accident when I was a baby” is more than enough However there is rio harm in Colleen calling you Mom and Dad if that makes her comfortable and assured After all you are the only parents she has known It does not mean she has forgotten Molly and of course you will make certain she learns all about her mother (Your other daughter by the way is still Colleen's aunt) DEAR ANNIE: Should I inform my bosses has been telephoning his that a home country (in Europe) using the company phone? They are generous and thoughtful people but also very There are three employees and two bosses in this office As the office manager I am respond sible for billing phone calls that are This incurs charges of about $30 per month that I cannot bill to a client I have no supervisory role over this employee I don't want to confront him because he’s been known to sulk over differences of opin- ion How do I handle this? — Help Me Be Fair DEAR FAIR: This is not a “difference of opinion" — it is stealing Tell your you can no longer cover his charges and if he does not repay the amount owed to the company you will be forced to inform the boss If that doesn’t work bring the phone bill to your employers’ attention ask if has some kind of arrangement this regarding his calls and then let your bosses handle it FOR BETTER OR WORSE Kcnexa! i set ytxAc MXX9HT US OUR NEW TEACHER! ELIZABETH fM NAH Of LETHE INIKODUCevoU TO S1UOEMT FF LET ME THE CHlpREM AREJ AND AFTER LUHCAvoiuSoL AD0RA&LE1 TD yPUR FIRST CIA6&J WEywfti i— DILBERT er us client-relate- long-distan- ARLOANDJANIS ce er Heart failure should be considered By Pater H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association restriction is so diagnostic that I cannot imagine why your doctors have failed miserably I don’t ordinarily come down so hard on my colleagues but this takes the cake A third-yemedical student could diagnose your affliction The combination of hypertension and coronary artery disease difficulty breathing during exercise and breathlessness at night indicate the probability that you are suffering from congestive heart failure a dangerous condition that should be aggressively addressed If I am correct the basic problem is a weak- ness of the cardiac muscle Because your heart contractions are less brisk than normal you tend to collect fluid in your lungs — especially at night — as well as experiencing symptoms when you exercise The end result is as you have stated a feeling that you are drowning In my view you need testing A cardiogram is mandatory So is a cardiac ultrasound — a painless and inexpensive analysis of your car--' diac function In my opinion you need to change doctors — and do so at once DEAR DR GOTT: I’m a 60 year-ol- d with a history of heart attack followed by bypass surgery in 1994 1 also have hypertension with medication In 1999 1 awoke from a sound sleep unable to breathe I had to sit in a chair all night In the morning 1 drove myself to the emergency room where I was examined and tested My cardiologist said “pulmonary problem’’ the lung specialist said “heart prob-iem” My problem is that I disagree with them both In the intervening three years I have had several more attacks I’m disgusted and need help DEAR READER: Your medical history 'which I have shortened because of space non-smok- er con-boil- ed Horoscope I GRIZZWELLS ar VWPBWP 'BEa&ETDFlHD SrtAETUlNS y— By Bernice Bede Osol Newspaper Enterprise Association For Tuesday Sept 24 I rS ttWkVBAL U3CTEFL warn zrrs mPtirmccuFatm CTHAWN&- - VmPUGOM HtfUNnLCUHAPUK&A ' r lUKT? priate behavior on your part will leave a lasting impression on others so be especially careful with how you conduct yourself PISCES (Feb 20) — A task been postponing may catch up with you you’ve and force you to cancel plans ARIES (March 19) —Take risks today only with those things that belong to you TAURUS (April 20) — Keep outsiders out of discussions or activities that are personal or only involve your family GEMINI (May 20) — If you hope to do to others your bidding you’re going to get have to be extremely tactful and sincere CANCER (June 21 July 22) — Indifference concerning matters that could affect your financial position will not be too smart on your part today LEO (July 22) — Some very sage advice is going to be offered today Unfortu- nately you' may completely ignore it just because you dislike the source VIRGO (Aug 22) — If you are some of infraction or mistake of guilty type shift the to onto blame don’t try today whomever happens to be around NEVER HAVE VHO& AGAIN? 20-Mar- 2002 Your birthday ' In the year ahead keep all your affairs in proper balance and don’t let your scales dip too far in either direction LIBRA (Sept 23-O23) — It might be wise today to resist an urge to buy something that you know is too expensive for you to handle at this time SCORPIO (Oct 24-N22) — Poor timing today could deprive you of reaching an objective you’re rather anxious to achieve SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-D21) - Doublecheck any information that may be passed onto you today to make certain it is of value n CAPRICORN (Dec 19) — In any situation that places you in a position to put money on the table make sure everyone involved antes up equally 19) — Inappto- AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Fe-b ct ov ec 22-Ja- 21-Ap- ril GARFIELD 20-M- ay 21-Ju- ne -- 23-A- ug 23-Se- pt ALLEY OOP Crossword September 24 2002 ACROSS 24 The chills 27 Zilch Shock Tender pods Legal deg Above in verse ! 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