Support Our Troops: Send Them Home!

[ladyjane7l]

It's nearly 4AM and I'm still awake. My brother is leaving for Iraq in a few hours time. I got to talk to him twice tonight. My emotions are raw. I don't know how to feel. I'm angry, upset, anxious, scared....and trying to remain optomistic. The support I've been getting from friend's and family has been great. God I'm tense. Trying to work on my

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[moonlit_page]

*hugs* it's going to be a long haul. he's got a year, and so far, every soldier's tour has been extended beyond what was originally asked. so, pace yourself, okay? take a deep breath, find your center. don't get strung out on worry and fear, if you can help it. it doesn't do anyone any good and you're gonna need your health. yes, where he's going is dangerous. but he's not going to be taking territory, he's going to be maintaining it. and the number of dead in a month is usually equal to the number of murders in NY, and he's been there plenty of times. of course the situation is different, but the odds that something will happen to him are pretty small. he's smart and in good shape. i suspect this experience will change him, make him a man fast, but he'll also meet some other really great men and women. he may not believe in the president or in the war, but he'll discover, it's not about that. it's about the man next to him--it's about making sure they both get out of this. all my mom's soldiers came back--i think she wrote to like 12

[ladyjane7l]

Thanks so much. I sometimes need to hear practical advice. I'm good at giving it to others...but I rarely follow my own advice. I noticed this morning that I had lost alot of weight...which means I'm stressing so much I'm not eating. That gave me a physical warning. Now that he's actually on his way...I need to start redirecting my worry-energy. Positive thinking. When my classes end next week, I may try and sign up for a Yoga/Meditation class. Something to help me focus, and calm myself.
Thanks for your call this morning. It snowed last night...so I had a cup of Peppermint tea, sat by the window and listened to Andre Botcelli. The snow is beautiful...but alas...I must go shovel! Thanks love. *hugs*

[moonlit_page]

yoga sounds like it will be perfect for mind and body, and i hear a class is a thousand times better than a tape. when you get sick of shoveling, come visit me. it's a sunny 70 degrees here. love, roo

[purplenimue]

In a few short weeks the hugs I'm sending you will be in the flesh...
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[ladyjane7l]

Can't wait!!!