my brother is curently over in Iraq and i haven't seen him for a year and i want to spend as much time with him as i can so that i can get to know him again because i haven't talked to him at all but he has called my mom at work and stuff and i don't know if the same person that left is coming back if you know what i mean.... what should i do he is coming home in like a week?
2006-08-29 11:15:40 · 21 answers · asked by ~Katie~ 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
i know how you feel last week my cousin went back to Iraq.
So what you need to do is just spend time with him not to much though. Make sure you tell him you love him don't forget to do that
2006-08-29 11:23:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He won't be the same person he was a year ago. No one is that person anymore. We grow and change according to our experiences. His now includes Iraq.
When he comes home, show him that you love him and that you are there for him. He probably has made his own plans on what he wants to do when he comes home, so give him space.
Tell him thank you for me.
2006-08-29 11:27:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's your brother and you should treat him just like he has just gone on a two days trip, you should never treat him different. I bet just being there when he comes will show on your face and nopt your action and that is the real love that will tell him how much you miss him. but as for spending as much time with him as you can, well then i'll say go for it but just remeber to be there for him
2006-08-29 11:22:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just play it by ear. He might come back all happy and ready to party, that would be good. If he saw or experienced some terrible stuff he might be kinda hurting inside and might need some quiet time to heal. I guess what he wants from you is love and support.
2006-08-29 11:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by jxt299 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mi dads been 2 iraq 2 times his 3rd this oct. ya he will be dif his seen sum stuff but he iz the same old bro u knew.. just be happy 2 see him and spend as much time and u can wit him..
2006-08-29 11:50:49 · answer #5 · answered by missshelby11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get ready for a different person!
He will be cautious, careful, more serious
Going to war is not like a vacation; he will not be excited about where he went, may not want to talk about it for a while.
Try not overwhelm him with going out different places.
Offer places, but do not push it if he is not interested.\
Let him re-establish himself back to the world he left.
Have patience
Be calm
Thank him for serving his country
2006-08-29 11:20:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine that basically he is somewhat still himself. Be yourself and respect him and if he wants to spend time alone or alot with you then be there for him either way. Very exciting and what a blessing that he is coming home.
2006-08-29 11:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by keepingthefaith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let him relax and get use to the idea he is home, don't force him into many activities or friends. just sit on the front porch and talk with a cool glass of lemonade in hand..
2006-08-29 11:29:34 · answer #8 · answered by montanamom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plan on going to the bars. Get him loosened up and just hang out. He is your brother!!!
2006-08-29 11:17:56 · answer #9 · answered by ironcrosx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUST LET HIM KNOW YOUR HAPPY TO SEE AND TALK TO HIM. HE'LL TELL YOU IF HE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT THE WAR. AND I DON'T THINK ANYONE WHO'S BEEN TO WAR IS EVER THE SAME PERSON AS WHEN THEY LEFT. WE ALL GROW UP.
2006-08-29 11:20:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋