European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 12, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 18 a a a a a the stars and stripes a Ann Landers dear Ann Landers a year ago we kicked our 21-year-old son out of the House and had the locks changed when we Learned that he had been stealing Blank checks and using our credit cards to buy alcohol and support his drug habit. We gave him a Choice get into a drug treatment program or we will have you arrested. He agreed to get help and went to see the woman who had counselled him after his drunk driving conviction. A things went Well for a while but then he said he did no to need any More help and could manage on his own. Lucky for him lie has a wonderful Girlfriend. Several months ago they announced their engagement and he got a substantive Job. They Are planning a Large formal wedding although he has paid us Back Only $300 of the Money he stole and has shown no interest in repaying the balance. We have mixed feelings about the marriage. We like tuesday february 12,1991 a v a i Luis Fiancee very much but frankly we can to understand Why she would a suit our son. He seems to be straightening out his life but we think he a too Young for marriage. Should we go along with them and give the rehearsal dinner should i have a serious conversation with her Mother about his drug abuse and theft history do we insist that he pay us Back before he spends a Penny on the wedding please parents Arlington a. Dear parents a ,. A. Your son sounds very Lucky to have found such a sensible girl but Given his age and record of instability she is taking a big Chance. Say nothing to her parents about your songs history. The Bride to be is probably aware of in if however you could get them to wait for six months to a year it would be better for All concerned. A if you can to persuade them to wait go along with the rehearsal dinner but let your son know that you expect him to repay his debt to you in full and insist on a schedule of payment even if its $25 a month. A c creators Syndicate. Today a crossword dear Abby dear Abby my husband a physician will be a deployed to the persian Gulf any Day As a part of a Fleet Hospital unit for the Navy. It is a very stressful time for us made even More stressful by some of the remarks we hear from friends and acquaintances. Abby please Tell people not to ask those who Are headed for the persian Gulf whether they think we should be there. My husband is a reservist and he must follow orders. We have to believe that our experts in Washington know what they Are doing and their decisions Are based on information that the general Public is not privy to for Security reasons. Second it is All right to ask me How i plan to manage without my husband Home. A a we Haven to been apart for More than two weeks since we were married 32 years ago and it will not be easy for either one of us but with gods help we Lyell both survive. A a a a a a a a a a a a a a. A a a a a so ask me because i need to verbalize my feelings fears and plans. Then be prepared to listen to what i have to say. Offer to help me shovel my driveway do some Home repairs or fill a lonely afternoon or evening. Also ask me for his address so you can write to him. Our men and women in the service love to get Majl from Home. ,. A Abby please pass this along to your readers. Military families need All the help they can get. A a military wife in Lubbock death military wife thank you for an important letter. I Hope it will be heeded particularly your suggestion to ask for the addresses of friends and neighbors in the military. Mall from Home is a tremendous morale Booster for service members who Are far from Home. A. C Universal press. 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