2006-09-04 06:57:57 · 35 answers · asked by Jenny s 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Sorry to hear it Jenny, I have been here for a while myself. Its not as bad as what the news portrays. I am a civilian contractor here and although I do not wear the uniform but I do go outside the wire very often, we do the same jobs as soldiers - basically.
It has quieted down in the past few months and hopefully your brother will be going to a reasonably calm area. Your brother should be fine and you have no reason to be so sad.
You should be proud as heck of him. Bestrong for him and stay in touch with him alot, it will help him loads......
2006-09-04 07:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by Baghdad Pete ! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is okay to cry and feel sad. Your brother is an American Hero. Pray for him and his brothers and siters in arms. They are doing a great service to the world. No matter what anyone says, terrorism is alive and well. Our soldiers and those of our allies are on the front lines and trying to keep us safe.
Let him know you love him, write to him often and send care packages. The guys (and girls) love them.
Please tell him Thank You and God Bless from me.
I have 2 cousins over there, so I know what you are going through. Even though they aren't my brothers, I still worry about them.
God Bless.
2006-09-04 07:10:12 · answer #2 · answered by MARIA K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, it's all right to cry. Your brother will be in my thoughts as I know he is going to a very hostile area and I wish him and every soldier going to Iraq the best. He is very brave in serving his country. Talk to your parents about how you feel. They are feeling the same things you are feeling, but talking it out will help you cope. Good luck to your brother and tell him thank you.
2006-09-04 07:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by nobodyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is OK to cry! You are going to miss him, and he is going into a scary situation! Give yourself a good cry, then find out how you can support your brother, and the other troops! Maybe you can organize a drive at your school,and end the troops things that they need, and want, such as letters of encouragement, gum,candies, magazines, etc. ask your guidance counselor, or the local Red Cross how to get stared. It will give you something wonderful, and constructive, to help take your mind off your sadness!
2006-09-04 07:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by MC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it's probably hard for you not to cry knowing that your brother is in Iraq but I believe that the best thing for you to do is Pray for him every day that he's away and put your faith in God knowing that he will be alright.
2006-09-04 07:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by ms.chic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I know it hurts, and a million different things must be going through your mind. Crying is normal, anyone would do that. Just give your brother a big hug, and spend time with him. When he leaves pray for him, and write to him. It will be tough, but you will be ok.
2006-09-04 07:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by poohbear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to go awol. I know a couple of people who have done that. Some get in trouble, some don't. It's worth taking a chance though because otherwise he could get killed.
I am sure he signed up to defend the country - and going to Iraq has nothing to do with defending the country. I would say that being a pawn for the oil companies was not part of the agreement.
2006-09-04 07:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Be proud, pray, and avoid watching the news.
Crying is not only ok, but it is expected. I served for a year over there, and I know my sister was a wreck while I was over there. Write letters to him a lot. It helps to hear that, even if it's just the details of your boring day...
Be proud of him though. It's hard to go through this. Ignore the political idiots who suggest that he not go. He doesn't have a choice, and at this point his political agenda doesn't matter to him.
2006-09-04 07:06:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not wrong to cry. It is an emotion every human possess. Let it out, don't bottle it up. If you don't want to cry in front of him do it in your room where nobody can see if you feel this would disturb anyone if you do it in front of him. My father died over five years ago and now my best friend whom I've known all my life fathers has a terminal illness and has very little time left. I won't cry in front of her. I do it alone in my room by myself.
2006-09-04 07:05:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't hold back the tears because they are the result of your great affection towards your brother. I'm sure you will cry as well when he returns home. Keep that in mind and focus on him returning safe and sound!
2006-09-04 07:03:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋