My brother is in Iraq?

Question

I am so scared for him.. I have been praying but I still cry every night and I know there are so many people going through the same thing.. My Husband doesn't understand why I am so scared.. How can I make him understand and how can I clam my nerves?

Answer 1

First, I would like to say Thank You for your sacrifice and your brother's service. My wife had a hard time when I left and she found help by becoming involved locally with sending aid and packages to the troops. You would be surprised what the little things mean while you are there. Nothing more encouraging than letters from home. Try and keep in touch with other wives and family members of the people in his unit and make sure you get the ombudsman's phone number. All these things will help. Good luck to you.

Answer 2

Hey, I understand how you feel. Im a soldier. The dangers of Iraq are very real but the thing that i try and keep in mind is that you have a better chance of being hit by a car than dying in iraq. I know that you are scared, but you have to understand that this is something you have no control over and it is hurting the relationship you have with your husband. The best thing i can reccomend is communication. talk with your husband and try and tell him why you are so afraid. You are going to need his support. Im sure he is conserned for you and your brother he just is having trouble expressing that. Please try not to worry too much, things will turn out all right at the end.

Answer 3

My future son in law is over there and I cry too. I say a lot of prayers every day. May God bless our soldiers. Maybe your husband should hit the Internet and see what it is like over there. It's not fun and games it is very serious and these soldiers are risking there butts to save ours. Has your husband ever seen war? Ever in the service? Anyone close to him in the service? Has he ever lost a friend to enemy fire? Have him take a good look at reality and war and he should have a different outlook on the subject. Any moron who has paid attention to current events should have a little more compassion for the situation. Stay strong and support our troops and our loved ones.....granny bce

Answer 4

I serves in iraq, and I can tell you it is not nearly as bad as they make it look on TV. He has a bigger chance of being hurt or killed in an accident at home. Its perfectly normal for you to be scared, it is a war and people are getting hurt. All i can say is dont believe the news all the time, Try to stay positive, and think about the good he is going to do over there. People will say all types of crazy things but Ignore it. He will be OK. and continue to pray for him and all of our brothers and sisters over their. You love your brother. Dont put to much in the news is the biggest thing I can stress. Keep your head up .

Answer 5

Just know that he's in your prayers. This world is a "funny place". Meaning that almost anything can happen. Good always out weigh the bad. (I have a brother in the Air Force, too. He makes trips to Middle East every month with supplies. I still pray for him and his family at home every day.)

Answer 6

My husband is on his third rotation down range (to Iraq) I have been over there oncer myself and got a combat patch for it, but saw no combat. If your brother is always on a military base and doesn't leave it, he is safer that way. Not every unit, sends their troops off the base were the danger is, it depends on his MOS (what his job is). I hope this makes you feel he is a little bit more safer then you did before. I think you are just causing yourself alot of medical problems and loosing sleep from all your worrying, of course you will worry a little but to cry yourself to sleep every night going to just going to wear yourself out. You have to give it to God or you will drive yourself crazy.

Answer 7

my husband is also in the military. he come home from a 7 month deployment in november, and is due to leave again at the end of this month. i cry every night as well, but i know that crying wont heal a broken lonely heart. you just have to live each day knowing that your love for that person will keep them going! god bless you, and your right, your NOT alone!

Answer 8

Have faith that your brother is part of the finest military in the world. He is on the giving end of the sword and not the receiving end. Be proud of your brother and write him a letter telling what a brave soul he is and you love him. That will give him all the strength he needs to make it home alive. He is in good hands and he has been trained to survive. Our military is awsome and your brother is part of that power. You have faith in him tell him. Amen.

Answer 9

Hang in there sister.. God will calm your nerves.. listen, go to his bases website and look up the rear detachments number, call it..
Tell them what you just did and they can give you info to meet others who are going through the same things.. It helps to talk about it.. trust me..

Good luck dear.. God Bless you and our troops..
(don't mind the person who just posted something nasty, I am sure he is an insurgent who is a coward and has to hide behind the internet to spread his sick mind)

Answer 10

My nephew, who is like a son to me since he lived with me is also over in Iraq. Your feelings are normal, but you need to get a grip on them. Why are you so scared for him, remember he was trained to do the job he is doing. What you need to do is to support him. It has helped me a lot to send him things he would enjoy, like photos in small photo albums, food, snacks, supplies and now especially since it is cold/cooler over there warm clothing like socks, underarmor. Make your self think of things he would enjoy from home. Think of him being over there away from everyone here, so try to make his time away from family as best as you can. If you can email him or write him and ask what he would like you to send, I'm sure like my nephew their needs over there are great and you will get an uplifting feeling knowing you are helping him. I hope this helps. I will keep your brother in my prayers.