My oldest son is serving in Iraq and has been there 7 months his little brother misses him as do we all but not sure how to explain that santa can't do this.
2007-12-22 03:01:22 · 28 answers · asked by dee d 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Ma'am
I'll share something a guy in Iraq shared with me. It's something a father shared with him.
The father was sitting watching some news about Iraq. His young daughter was with him.
She asked, "Is that real? Or is it a movie?"
He told her it was very real.
She watched a little longer and asked quietly, "Can they die?"
"Yes, they can die:"
"Why don't they just come home?"
"There are some very bad people that are trying to hurt some very good people. Those soldiers are trying to protect the good people."
She watched a little longer in quiet and then said, "Then they're real live super-heroes, aren't they?"
The father said, "Yes dear, they are real supper-heroes."
Perhaps something along those lines.
Or, "We're safe here at home. Santa can come here without getting hurt. But there are some places in the world where there are very bad people who want to hurt good people. Those good people are not safe at home. Santa can't go there very easily because of the danger. Santa wants to visit all good little boys and girls. So daddy is in one of those places to protect Santa while he visits the homes of those girls and boys. After Christmas, daddy has to protect those children and their mommies and daddies from the bad people so they can enjoy their new gifts."
2007-12-22 03:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by gugliamo00 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How about telling him that Santa would love to bring him home and that he would also like to come home for Christmas; But he has been asked to do something very special that will take a while to do. He has to be in Iraq to try to help make it safe for other boys and girls to have a Christmas. And even though it may be dangerous, he is trying to help these people have a peaceful existence. The best present that this 8 year old could ask for is to have Santa keep his brother safe and out of harms way. Have him ask Santa to tell him that he's very proud of what he's doing and to tell him that he loves and misses him very much.
It's a hard concept to understand for an 8 year old but sometimes the thought of sharing helps.
2007-12-22 11:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by James P 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Explain that Santa is in control of things, not people. I'm not sure what your religious beliefs are, but explain that your God is in charge of that, and he/she feels that his older brother is a much better gift to the people of Iraq right now, than at home. Pray with your child, not for an immediate homecoming, but for the safety and well being of your older son while he is overseas and that when he's not so needed over there, he comes home safely. Don't encourage bargaining and deadlines with your child, concerning God's "answers" to his prayers. Keep your eye on the final outcome, not a deadline.
2007-12-22 11:17:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
That Santa doesn't always answer our requests with a yes. Sometimes he has to look at he bigger picture, and do what is best for the greater good. Just like even though we pray we don't always get what we ask for because God knows what we need more than what we want.
It's a tuff situation and I don't envy you but I will keep your family in my thoughts this Christmas.
2007-12-22 11:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by G-gal 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell him his brother is doing an important job and they both understand that Santa can't bring him home for Christmas.God bless.
2007-12-22 11:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's a tough one
Tell him that Santa only makes toys and only God could bring back his older brother.
What I personally think you should do is get him a little puppy or kitten, it will keep his mind off his brother a little bit and he'll have a new friend. He'll have someone to play with and he won't be lonely.
Then you don't have to explain why his big brother isn't home
2007-12-22 11:05:24 · answer #6 · answered by L B 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have 4 children and their father just left last week to go overseas. I explain to them that he has to go do his job protecting people and although he would love to be home he has to help keep other families safe. I tell them to look for something special under the tree that Santa is bring them from daddy and I put a special gift for them under the tree. I also reinforce the fact he will be home soon.
2007-12-22 20:02:46 · answer #7 · answered by redbrat34 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Let them know Santa would like to bring him back, but Santa knows he is doing an important job over there
2007-12-22 11:04:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Say santa needs your brother for a little longer. He will be back as soon as hes done helping santa (insert month/year)
2007-12-22 11:09:36 · answer #9 · answered by !@#$%^&*() 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Santa can't bring home his big brother because than he would be missing and the Army (or other branch) would be worried and looking for him.
2007-12-22 11:54:57 · answer #10 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋