Dear Abby readers navigate blended families and boundaries
A reader asks how to help adult children accept a new stepfather, suggesting gentler engagement and self change. Another asks if a niece's sleepover babysitting should be paid, with Abby advising the paying parent. A third in Oregon, an atheist step-grandparent, is urged to attend performances to build ties with a grandchild.
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Hints from Heloise on germ free travel and organizing
Heloise offers travel hints including wiping tray tables with antibacterial wipes between flights to stay germ free. Advice includes packing wipes, sanitizers, a small first aid kit, carrying medications in a purse, and informing a relative of travel dates.
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Weekend church events span April schedule and guest speakers
Mt Ebenezer Baptist Church marks 14th Appreciation Day for Pastor Timothy L Hairston on April 2 at 3 p.m. Rev Kenneth Orr of Havaco Temple Baptist Church will deliver the message with music by St James Mass Choir and Upland Baptist New Direction Choir. April 9 at 3 p.m. installs Pastor Shelia Smith at Midway Church of Christ with Rev Michael Bratton delivering the message and assistance from Rev Chris White and Rev John Wesley McClintock. April 16 at 6 a.m. Sunrise Service at Midway with Rev Edwin Tiller and breakfast following. April 26-28 Spring Revival at Midway with Rev Damon Hamby as guest speaker and choir music. An Anchormen concert is set for Fairview Christian Community Church in Princeton on March 26 at 6:30 p.m.
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Chris White
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Pounding Mill
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Richlands
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