European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 16, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 24 the stars and stripes wednesday february 16,1994 a v chronic fatigue is Little known ailment dear Ann Landers i have chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome Crissi suffer persistent exhaustion and recurrent upper respiratory infections. I find myself in a constant state of confusion. I can not concentrate am forgetful and experience hallucinations dizziness headaches Chest pains depression and muscle and joint pains. It is difficult to live Day to Day let alone work. I have been ill for four years but two doctors and numerous tests could not determine what is wrong with me. They ordered blood tests a Lumbar puncture cat scans sonograms mris a nuclear magnetic resonance tests a and More. I was told they were looking for multiple sclerosis aids Lyme disease arthritis and heart disease. It was Only when i read about crids in the newspaper that i realized i dear Abby i enjoyed your Torigue in Check column on a the childless the author offered a Quot cup is half empty version of parenthood. I respectfully submit a a cup is half full version. Steve Parker Chicago dear Steve i m sure Many will thank you for your cleverly written rebuttal \ a parents what a pitiful lot parents Are. How any soul can survive the daily Monotony of nurturing a child from innocent infancy to flourishing adulthood is beyond me. Its a Boring life. Imagine actually experiencing a child a birth and then having to pretend the Anima Listic ritual was a breathtaking unbelievable Miracle never to be forgotten. Consider the shallow Pride parents feign As Junior becomes the spitting image of dad acts just like mom and laughs like grandpa. Meaningless ego Cen Trie images. Rather than putting in those extra productive hours at work parents must spend nights and weekends at Home with children. Of the Burden of teaching them to take their first step say their first word and throw their first Ball. Can to someone throw these parents an 80-hour workweek lifeline while Carefree adults enjoy Fine dining opera and exotic travel parents Are stuck with reliving their childhood. They tolerate building Sand castles at the Beach dear Abby quibble what after you uni pfc Here i Tolu 400 to pot the tent up a Xor \ that s Simross Lfoley. I just to nod i Tux minutes a60 Ujj Well i put the of whereas the tent if 400 had u an1fd a differ qty Klud of of 400 should Hame told me.1 Wasny to crazy and asked my doctor about it. Aside from that one article however i have never seen crids mentioned in any newspaper Magazine or television show. Ill bet some of your readers have crids and done to know it. There Are Many doctors who know nothing about this illness. Recently i was refused benefits by the social Security administration because it believes i can work. This is a common problem for people with Tell your this illness which afflicts tens of americans. For More information suggest they Send a Long self addressed stamped 52 cents envelope to crids association of America . Box 220398, Charlotte . 28222-0398, or Call 800 442-3437 and leave their names and addresses. Brooklyn . Dear Brooklyn thanks for the research. Your letter is sure to help thousands. Bless you. Letters to Ann Landers should tie addressed to her at . Box 11562, Chicago Iii. 60611-0562. A a ,. A ,. C creators Syndicate. Mem endure birthday parties of giggling children where a pin the Tail on the Donkey is new and exciting and survive camping outings that end with marshmallows and Kum Baya around the campfire. How juvenile How childish children tie you Down. Rather than do what they want parents spend most of their time on their children. They Deal with their kids Over excitement at scoring a goal getting a part in the school play or earning an a a Quot on a report card. They put up with the never ending disappointments kids Are bound to have knowing that Consolation is Only found in the warm arms of parents who love them anyway. Why would you want to weigh yourself Down with the Joys and emotions of a child when you could spend All your time concerned with yourself and the rigor of All the holidays. There is no civilized dinner for two or quiet tender moments by the fire. Where is the fun in a child a dropped jaw that Santa actually came the easter Bunny did no to forget and fourth of july fireworks really lighting up the sky what a drag to be bothered by halloween costumes pumpkin carving and Bobbing for apples better to leave family traditions in the past where they belong. When the kids finally Fly the Coop parents suffer the ultimate indignity. A Little wearer. A Little grayer. A few More laugh lines to show for the child rearing years. a. A a ,. Parents put on their Best poker face and swear up and Down that these physical Side effects were a Small fir ice to pay for giving life knowledge character and Aith to children who will sacrifice just As much for the next generation. \ letters for this column should be addressed to dear Abby at Box 447, mount Morris Iii. 61054. C Universal press syn Dicalo. A today a crossword across 1 starch or sugar Lor Short 5 Bikini part 8 Jet Forth 12 inter Follower 13gift-tag word 14 sagacious 15 bribe of a sort 17 Summit 18 Clear sky 18 showed sul Lenness 21 leeway 24 ply a. 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