Hello,
I hope you are doing ok. I know it has to be hard without having one of your parents there. You must be worried every day, you just have to remember that god is with your mother/father and is watching over them. They will return to you. They are helping other kids your age who were born into bad conditions. Atleast you are the person your parent has to leave behind for a few months not the person that needs to be rescued from such horrible conditions that they have been living in since they were born. Just keep your head high and keep a good attitude because the more positive you are the better you feel.

Hey! I'm Allie and I felt that some of you may need some support considering your parent or anyone in your family going 2 the war.Their fighting for us is so wonderful and u should take it as a great honor.Some people may not support the war and u may think that degrading towards the people u love but don't pay any mind 2 them.Never give up hope,faith and always love one another.If you ever need a friend 2 talk 2 I'm always here my aol screen name is Heavensent28334. my email is

I'm a Canadian tennager and may not know what it's like to have parents in Iraq, but I know how it feels to be worried about how our parents will be. Whatever you do never give the good fight up. Act as if everything is okay and keep your chin up and smile!

From: a caring person
P.S: Keep cool

I know that it is hard.You are worried and afraid.I hope you know that things will be ok.Try not to get so stressed out that you can't focus.It will destroy you.Just remember that you are in my heart and that I am praying for you.I pray that everything will be ok.You will pull through this no matter what happens.

Hi,
It came to my concern. And I just wanted to let all the children out there who have people who really mean a lot in their lives, risking their lives to save our country. I know how it must feel to have the person you love go away and maybe not have the chance to come back. I know, my uncle and his wife (my aunt) are both serving in the Marines and have a little boy the age of 2 (well almost) and it worries me if my cousin will have the chance to see his mom again since she was sent out there. So I would like to tell everyone to not worry and just keep them in your prayers and if you believe this will all go good and you will once again be embraced in your loved one's arms. I send my prayers to all of you who read this. God Bless and hope for the best.
Love always,
a new friend

I know what you are going through. My dad was in the first Gulf War. I know It's hard because you don't know if they are all right or not. I can remember hearing about troops getting killed and wondering if my dad was one of them. If you need to chat hit me back.



juggalo542003@yahoo.com

Thanks Erica C for understanding me and thanks for those words they pulled me up a lot and althought its hard I know that some people out there actually care what happens to kids like me again THANK YOU

Thanks for giving up your parent(s) for a little while so that he/she could go out and fight for our country everyday. In my opinion they are real heroes. And so are you. You guys have your own emotions and everyday experiences to fight with. Life as a teenager can be hard enough, then add in everything you have to deal with, and it's truly amazing. Hang in there when times are tough and know that your parent(s) and you yourself are supported everyday.

I know how it feels to have a parent in Irqa. My Dad is there. I'll i have to say is take a breath and keep go and hope and pray he or she well come back and use any write or talk to them all the time.

Hello, My name is Mariangelica and I just wanted to tell you Stand Firm, Look Proud , and have Faith Thats all bye!
Please Please write me to my e-mail I want to know how you feel and try to help you
neni@rogers.com

You've got to be brave and know your parents are coming home soon and know that we all believe in you

Hello
I just wanted to let you know that you and your parents are in my prayers always and I hope that everything goes well. I hope the war is ending and soon you will have your parents back. Just hang in there!
*-Ally-*

this article i read:
I feel sorry for these kids/teens, and i just want them to know i'm praying for them.

Dear Friend,
I can only imagine what it is like to know that my parent is out on the front line. And I can only wish that one day I will be as brave as they are.

Fatemeh

Hi my name is Danielle...i wanted to email you..to say that your in my prayers everynight...and God will be there with your parents all the way...! they were very brave to go out thier to support and protect our country so you should be very proud..well i have to go but i will leave you with this...be safe...always think positive...and live life as if tomarrow won't come! and never give up...hang in there..your parents are safe in gods arms...luvz ya all..byez
,Danielle

Hey,
My name is Keri and i'm 14.
Your mom/dads are so BRAVE. I so glad they want to help their country. You guys should be so glad for your parents!
Thanks.
Much luv
Keri

I want to thank your parent{s}for serving in the military. They are extremely brave people. I hope that if your parent{s} is over in Iraq or Afganistan that they are safe. You are in my prayers.

Hi, I just want to tell all of you kids who have family members in Iraq, That I'm praying for thier safe return. I have a friend who's Brother is in Iraq right now...and I myself had a cousin there too! My brother joined the army in Jan. 2003, and I thought for sure that he was going to be sent off to Iraq, but I thank God that He didn't go! God called your family members to go there to fight unto the glory of him! God is there for you and your family members, you just have to remember that God is there waiting for your prayers. Last two things I want to say is that I will be praying for all of you, and as my mom and I always say "Believe in God and all his wonder!"
~*~*~May God Bless You All~*~*~

HEY I THINK THAT ITS COOL WHAT YOUR PARENTS R DOING I APPRECIATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!IT TAKES ALOT OF BRAVERY, AND OBVIUOSLY THEY HAVE THAT AND MORE.AND BECAUSE OF THEM IM PROUD THAT IVE JOINED THE USAF,SO THERE IS NO WAY THAT I COULD POSIBALY SHOW YOU HOW GREAT MY APPRETIATION IS

I'm sitting at home listening to news about the war in Iraq. Kids of soldiers please listen: You should be proud it's your parent who's making a difference in the world. I send best wishes that all of your parents return safely. You are not alone. If they die remember they died saving their country. you are all in my prayers