we have just moved to catterick garrison and i dont really know anybody here is anybody in the same boat as me i find it so depressing knowing my hubbys is goin to iraq,i am so worrired about him and the other troops i just wish there was somethimg us wifes and familys could do i have set up a potition on tonyblairs page to stop the young troops being sent out.my hubby is only 23 our kids r 2 and 4 i am so alone here anybody plz help xxx
2006-09-20 23:37:41 · 16 answers · asked by natalie c 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
join a support group for military wives---- i hear the military wives recommending them all of the time 'n' saying how they couldn't possibly function without their support groups.
2006-09-20 23:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
please dont take this the wrong way, and i dont mean to sound horrible as i have children too.. by brothers are also in the army, my brother went to Bosnia and the other Iraq, i dont think writing a potition to tony blair will do anything... my brothers and all of the troops have signed up for the army, and know what they are getting themselfs into. im sorry but this is what the army does and it is part of the job description... just stay strong and try not to worry (easier said than done i know) but you really cant dwell on this it will affect you all if you are down, with good reason i know, but it has to happen you cant change it....
oh cuddle to you x
2006-09-21 06:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by loopy lass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do they have some kind of a wives club, to meet other wives like you. Also, just pray and know that when it is time for you to go, you just go, no matter if you are crossing the street or driving a car down the street. Did you see the movie "Lawrence of Arabia", because it is supposed to be a true story. Anyway, he fought in all kinds of wars, led armies, and so he got out of the army from serving for years and years, and lost control of his small motorcycle and died. Out of all the wars he fought in, he died from a simple motor bike accident, that he just lost control of and went off the road. The same for the "Crocodile Man", Steve Irwin, after all the things he did that was dangerous, he was killed by a stingray that put the tail in his heart, and the stingray was not even a dangerous animal and so few even killed by one. It is just when it is your time. I am sure he will come back to you, just pray and ask God if it is not his time, that he will return to you. God bless you.
2006-09-21 06:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by shardf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you are going through! Mine was set to deploy last November after only 2 months of our family being in a new country and new place. It is very scary to be alone and to know that your husband will be fighting for our country. Try to make the best of your time left together and make mementos for when he his gone for all of you. Record him reading a book for your children, each of you write journal entries about how much you love one another every night until he leaves for you both to read while he's gone, make a chain link of days until Daddy comes home (ours only has 30 some left), trace everyones handprints and footprints (give some to Daddy and to you and the kids). Most important is take care of yourself! Get involved in your FRG and start making friends. Try new things and groups, meet your neighbors. Don't be afraid to be afraid and don't stop loving your life. Just try to get involved with anything and everything to make the time go by faster. Hope this helps!
2006-09-21 06:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by Older Sister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your unit should have support for civilian wives of deployed soldiers.
It is frightening to know that your husband is being sent there, but take heart that the defensive gear is MUCH better now, and medical care (knock wood) is MUCH better. His odds are good.
But that is the job of soldiers.
Contact the garrison, see if they have some support groups. And good luck.
2006-09-21 06:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a God out there. If you can not do anything to change something he is always there to help you out and change things for the better and above all He comforts us all when no one else seems to be there.
Pray for your husband and the other troops and always be strong for the sake of your husband and children.
God will be by your side and your husband's side till you meet again. Pray about it...
2006-09-21 06:46:29 · answer #6 · answered by asisi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have real problem. See one indian who was 24 years old was in US army & he was killed 6 month back. His body was sent to India. I dont know where you can avoid it or you request marmy officials to allow you to accompany you with him so atleast once a day you can see him & can reduce risk & worry. Any way life is in GOD hand only hope for the best & nothing will happened. Best of luck to you
2006-09-21 06:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by narendra k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi...i feel your fear & concern for your hubby, coz i too have 2 small kids...maybe if i was in your situation i would feel desame. But this is his work, maybe he loves doing this or do this only to provide for the family. Just PRAY...prayers make wonders and just try to relax and be positive. but if you really can not control your fear. try to talk to him, tell him your feelings and your fears and try to cionvince him to quit his job and just tell him to find another job....if he doesn't listen then just let go and leave everything to God..
2006-09-21 06:53:28 · answer #8 · answered by Jenny R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell ur husband ur feelings..
maybe u can look for other wives, who is alos worried about their husband and write a petition to the military..
or the best solution. emigrate to other country,,,
aniwae all the best to ur husband...
2006-09-21 06:46:49 · answer #9 · answered by lalas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm terribly sorry. My daughters BF is getting his physical Sept. 29 and is pretty sure he is going to be deployed also.
2006-09-21 06:40:43 · answer #10 · answered by goodbye 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋