Hard day - *Brother in Iraq*

Mommy2Isabella wrote: My mom dropped will and caroline off this morning and told me about a dream she had last night.

My brother,(Paul) who is in Iraq, was standing in her bathroom door at her new house, she got up and ran an gave him a hug and he said mom don't cry Im ok.

He has been there for a little over a year now I think. He isn't due to come home until october. Hearing that dream makes for a hard day, I am really close to him. I miss him a lot. I am crying just typing this. I just want to see him and give him a hug. I talked to him a couple weeks ago and he said he was doing ok, just ready to come home, I can imagine! Its just really difficult, as he wanted to be there when Bella was born and everything and he still hasn't even seen her.

I HATE THE WAR! I can't imagine what it is like for his wife, I am sure she crys a lot. I get emails from the commanders wife everyday, and its like everyday another solider from his group has passed away. Its really scary.

Anyways, thanks for letting me share! I just had to get it off my chest!

lisar replied: You sent chills down my spine. I am sorry you are having to deal with this. I hope he gets home soon and safe.

Danalana replied: I can imagine it would be hard...I hope October comes really soon!

Calimama replied: I had a dream like that once on Antonio's first tour. I was so sure it was him.

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Many MANY prayers for your brother and for your family,as well as all the brave men and women doing their jobs all over this world!

grapfruit replied: God, like you need any more emotional roller coaster rides. That's scary, I hope you can talk to him soon...

holley79 replied: This is a very hard war. Will keep your brother in my thoughts and prayers.

amymom replied:
ditto!

Mommy2Isabella replied: WHEW .. my brother is on the phone with my uncle, i was talking to my aunt on here, also he called my mom a little earlier!

punkeemunkee'smom replied: That is great news...a mother's heart always knows her child He must have been thinking about your family lastnight

boyohboyohboy replied: Jess we are praying for your brothers safe return also, daily!
we havent heard from him either so we were not sure if he got the package caleb sent or not, we were hoping it helped cheer him up..
do you know if he did?

HuskerMom replied: I can't imagine how hard it is to have a loved one over there. I really really admire all of the men and women who are fighting for us. I hope October comes quick for you.

redchief replied: God bless your brother and keep him safe. Thank you and your family for your selfless sacrifice.

Mommy2Isabella replied: I have no clue. I will send him a message VIA myspace, and ask him .. maybe we will know, he still hasn't let me know if he got the package I SENT!

Also, THANK YOU!!! What a great thing you guys did, I am sure it has cheered him up !!


Thanks everyone for your prayers. It is hard as I am very close to my brother, but I grew up around this... I am trying to stay strong for my mom, but sometimes I break down

grapfruit replied:
Being strong is a big burden. Don't forget, tears don't mean your weak...

CantWait replied: Oh gosh Jessica, I'm so sorry. I completely understand the pain and anguish you're going through. Do you keep in contact with his wife? I'm sure that would really help the both of you? I'll keep him in my prayers and thougths for a safe return.