im so scared that when my brother goes to iraq he might get killed. the war is getting so bad now. so many soldiers have lost there lives. not only is my brother leaving for iraq 2 of my cousins are leaving. one is in the navy and the other is in the air force. if i loose my brother i wouldnt know what to do. me and him dont get along and we are to diffrent people. but i still love him and i dont know what to do.........i need some advice
2007-02-10 18:19:43 · 14 answers · asked by *babygirl* 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
my brother is sniper shooter. so he will be in those tanks on the streets
2007-02-10 18:36:35 · update #1
Do not think negative thoughts!
I wish I could say it is up to god but this is not up to god because God doesn't want to see anyone hurt and yet people do get hurt there.
Hopefully your brother will get a position there that doesn't require going out in to the streets.
The good news is that U.S is coming down hard on Iran and has arrested close to a 1000 of their supporters in Iraq along with maps, documents and other names and I think the amount of violence will start going down in the next couple of months.
2007-02-10 18:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by DECEMBER 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well first of all, let me just start off by saying that your brother is doing a great & honorable duty for this country & you should be very proud of him. Anyone who is willing to risk their life for their country is a brave & good-hearted soul who deserves the well-earned respect of every individual in that country. And although I am not religious, I still have to say: God bless your brother.
Secondly, as many others have already said, you should definitely write to him as often as possible while he is in Iraq. And you should also tell him before he leaves that you love him & that you're sorry that you two never got along the way you wish you could have, but however, you do still love him & despite your differences, he'll always be your brother & you'll be praying for him & thinking of him everyday while he's away. You just need to tell him exactly how you're feeling. Tell him what you told us. Voice your concern to him if it will make you feel better. At least that way you can get it off your chest & then he will also know how much you truely care for him. My older sister always tells me: "Mom & Dad won't be around forever & either will your friends or boyfriends. In the end, all you'll have are me & Jude (my older brother)." So don't be afraid to tell him how much you love him before he leaves. And try to stay positive. Don't think about what could happen to him while he's there. Think about what will happen & how glad everyone will be when he comes home.
2007-02-11 03:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I sincerely hope your brother comes home safely. I'd say I'd pray for him,but I'm not particularly religious.Just be proud of him for doing a dangerous job and accept that you have no control over what happens. And if the worst happens, you'll get through that, too, you would find inner strength you never knew you had.And if something bad happens, don't feel guilty that you two didn't get along! The two things would not be related. Good luck.
2007-02-11 02:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Several things keep in touch with him as much as you can. Get his unit's e-mail address and send him an e-mail daily.
Second look for a support group of wives, daughters, son, and husbands of service men and women in Iraq and Afaghn.
Third pray for his safe return daily every chance you get & get your friends involved in praying for his safety as well.
Fourth don't be ashamed to cry if it builds up inside you too much. There is not but two kinds of people who don't cry, Those that are insane and those that are inhuman (serils killers etc)
Fifth don't bottle it up inside you. Talk to your mom and dad about it and tell them how you are feeling. If you feel uncomfortable talking to your mom and dad about it talk to your Sunday School teacher or youth pastor about how you feel and your fears.
Sixth if there is no support group in your area for family members of servicemen men and women get involved and start one.
Seventh make him feel like he is fighting for something from the letters and pictures you send him.
Eighth if there is a VA hospital in your area you can do volunteer work (as a candy stripper) there helping the returning veterans.
Hope that helped. I know when I was in Vietnam the stress on my family was a lot worse on them than it was on me.
2007-02-11 02:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MI know what you mean as my cousin and one of my best friends are in Iraq. If I were you I would swallow my pride and find some way to show your brother that you love him and make sure he knows before he leaves...make sure you communicate what you want him to know, to say goodbye on good terms and forget the crap that doesnt matter.
Any one of us could die, any day.
Life is precious.
2007-02-11 02:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by Milk Maid 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell him how you feel, and when he is away pray for him. Send him letters while he is there and keep a positive attitude, because he is doing a great service for his country. Be proud of him and your cousins and let everyone know how proud you are of them! I wish you and your family the very best - and I thank your brother and cousins for bravely fighting for the freedom of all of us! Take care!
2007-02-11 02:26:18 · answer #6 · answered by zowar1363 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My heart goes out to you. Many, many in the services have gone there, returned and gone back again and returned. A small, (but too many) percentage have 'offered' their lives and others will too.
Take this opportunity to tell your brother that you're 'cool' with him. that you respect what he is doing and that when he comes back you will let him beat you at arm wrestling. Keep it humorous, but please let him know, you will be thinking of him. He'll get the picture. And pray for his safe return. God Bless you all!
2007-02-11 02:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by yolkyolk 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all.. Don't think that way.. It will only have you worrying. I have family and friends over there right now too.. Just pray that they will all come home safe.. When you can, talk to him on the phone. Good luck!
2007-02-11 02:24:15 · answer #8 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Babygirl: Can you EXPLAIN to us, what-on-Earth your rellies..
think they ARE doing -SHOOTING in (someone elses') CIVIL WAR?
Use EVERY dirty-'medical' trick, that's in-the book;
(-plus a few, extra): but, GET THEM OUT of that war-theatre;
-while you still, "have" them, (It ain't THEIR war!:
Iraq has NEVER attacked the (Mainland, U.Sof America)!
NEVER ! -and is zilch to do with.. that 'el Qa'ida -thing',
against your Twin-Towers.. . . .
(-where Osama made a POINT -0f using Boeing "missiles"..
albeit manned, ones.. TO drive-home his point..
THAT the "good Ol' U.S.of A.. loves to SHOOT Boeing-Tomahawk
-missiles: "Cruise-Missiles, [continually into] the Arab World..
-in some twisted belief, that that will "bring Democracy". (!)
(Did ANYONE in the entire Republican Admin. ASK 'em..?
even bother TO MENTION it -TO the Suni-Arabs if they
-even could STAND, U.S.-style "Democracy" ?? -eh?!
2007-02-11 02:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by Captain M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi, baby girl! I know what you mean, pray for all the people,I dislike this war and the person who manipulated it!!!! MR. BUSH!!!!!
2007-02-11 02:34:32 · answer #10 · answered by Aquarius/Purple 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋