my older brother just went to Iraq (he's in the Army) and i really dont know how to handle it... cuase i i worry so much about how he is and if he is ok...he had instant message me a couple times buti still worry because of all the news about soldiers in Iraq... is there anyone out there that went through the same thing with a sibling or is going thorugh it... how are you dealing with it and what was the out come...i really hate the fact that he is so far away from home... i have nightmares all the time that we'll get some bad news.. what do i do to stay sane?
2007-02-26 09:50:29 · 5 answers · asked by Worry wart 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I have a nephew who is currently serving his third tour in Iraq. To stay sane pray for your brother whenever he crosses your mind. Write him often and always be upbeat. Only send good news from the family and your life. The bad stuff will be there when he gets back and he doesn't need to know about it now.
Trust God, he is able to keep all that you commit to him; including your brother.
2007-02-26 09:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes... Will someone come home... Just pray to a god or "the creator" (as said by the person who is not religious). THAT will work.
If a god really had a role in any of this, do you really think there would be suicide bombings, torture and all kinds of other atrocities out there? It would all be bunnies and happiness.
So, the answer... Which you already know, it is now completely out of your hands. Your brother will have to rely on his training, his equipment, his fellow soldiers, and some pure blind luck. The good news is that the numbers really ARE on his side... Where was it that I read that there have now been as many deaths in Iraq as there have been in New York (or was it LA?) in the same timeframe... And if your brother was going to LA / NY, you wouldn't worry about him, would you? Although I may still recommend the gun [;-)
You can get bad news any time somone goes for a drive, or every time they drink, or even play a contact sport... But you don't let that control your life, do you?
If you are religious, my intention is not to offend... But as we've seen thruout history neither a sword, an arrow, a bullet nor a bomb care in the slightest what denomination (if any) you are... In fact, religion is the biggst reason in all of history for war, so PLEASE don't use it as a support mchanism... Worry, yes... Read and watch the news, yes... If you wish, find a non-denominatial support group (because it's really destructive when someone who thougt religion was a bullet-proof shield loses someone).
Think of him... Miss him... Worry for him... And most importantly, look forward to the day he gets home.
2007-02-26 18:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by fhl_devils 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son is away from me . He is in prison . I worry he may not make it back home and if he does will he be different ? I think you just have to have faith in God, that he will be watched over and protected. Say a prayer each night for his safe return and let God handle things .Picture him returning home safe and happy each night before you go to sleep .Try not to watch the news or read the papers .
2007-02-26 17:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by darsow@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for him every single day. Ask the Creator to watch over him and to bring an end to this war soon so our troops may come home safely.
Prayer can be powerful even if you are not "religious." I'm not religious by any means, but I do pray every day!
2007-02-26 17:54:52 · answer #4 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well iv'e never expeirienced it.But i might know how you feel.dont wry hope for the best...Kisses
2007-02-26 17:54:43 · answer #5 · answered by kikisoccerbabe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋