for Mother's of deployed soldiers, a question....?

Support and Information:

Blue Star Mothers of America

http://www.bluestarmothers.org/mc/page.do

USO

http://www.uso.org/

American Red Cross

http://www.redcross.org/services/afes/0,1082,0_321...

CinC House

http://www.cinchouse.com/default.aspx

Home Front OnLine

http://www.homefrontonline.com/

The Military Family Network

http://www.emilitary.org/

Military Spouse Radio

http://www.militaryspousetalkradio.com/

National Military Family Association

http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer

Yeah, some of these are for spouses but, they're married to someone who has a mom too.

And tell your child, Thank You, from a disabled Vietnam Vet.

I'm not a mother and my boyfriend isn't deployed yet he just left for boot camp though. but it is a very hard thing to cope with. I've been talking to my boyfriend's mom since the day he left which was Tuesday and you just have to do your normal thing like you usually do every day. we have both finally got over the shock of him being gone but we just keep telling our selves that it's his career. Just stay strong not only for him but for yourself...if you pray make sure you pray for him every night and become close with your friends and other family member and just go about your life. and if you can keep in touch and make sure you tell him how much you love him. I know this is a lot of information but I really hope it works. Good luck!!! Don't worry too much!

Im an army wife and in my honest opinion you will never really cope until the day he steps on American soil. One day at a time.

All you can do is pray for his safe return and try not to think of the worst.There is no way copying with that situation,just makes sure he calls you or emails you Dillie to let you know he's doing alright.That should help you feel better.

I hate when people quote statistics to make someone feel better. If only one person were to die in a war, but it was your husband, father or brother it would be huge!

You should just say that depending on his job, he will most likely be fighting more boredom playing video games than fighting an enemy.

I have to agree with the others, statistically speaking, he has nothing to worry about.

I was stationed in Virginia last time I was deployed to Iraq, we use to joke that atleast in Iraq we could shoot back, unlike in Virginia!!!

It is really no different then knowing your flesh and blood is driving home on a friday night. Statistically speaking its more dangerous to drive a car. CNN and other news programs are way overated. Its nothing like you think it is. You really shouldn't worry to much.

compared to the total number of soldiers who have served in iraq and afghanistan. the number of troops who have died is significantly low...it may sound like im undermining troops but war nowadays is a walk in the park compared to the conditions of previous wars...its like having a job...a crappy scorching hot hurry up and wait clusterf*uck of a job.

send him a package full of nice things to remind him of home. he will of course love it and it may give you some peace of mind

bush agreed to a timetable. the troops should be out of iraq by 2011.