your parents are over there bringing to people of Iraq something we all take for granted, freedom. They are helping to bring world peace. not all at once, but little by little.
always,
Amy

Hey!!!!I am a thirteen year old girl who lives in Canada. Just here to let you know that you have my full support. Whether you think that your mother/father that it in the war is doing the right or wrong thing I know that still doesn't stop them from going!! Some people might not realize that. Well I have three words for you HANG IN THERE.. Because us kids have a power that is very special. And it's called strength. You may think you have none left but you do!! You might feel the lumps in your throat or your heart aching but your brain has the power!! Use it. Just think how good you will feel when you see your mother/father walk off that plane or boat!! That my friend is what keeps you going! I may not be going through what you are, and you may be saying "You have no idea how I feel" and I am guilty.. I don't know how you are feeling and I haven't been going through what you are.... But you have my 100% support alllll the way.. .
Good luck!! Bye

[This message was edited by YNLissa on July 18, 2003 at 04:20 AM.]

Your parent or family member is a hero. Never forget that. I can't imagine what it must be like to have a family member half way around the world who is putting their life in danger to save other people. I hope they will all come home safe and they will come home soon!

Hey,
I will never know what it is like to have a parent gone for soo long and so far away, mine are not soilders. But I worry about them. The soilders. They are protecting soo many people. Here and a far. I just want to tell you that I am praying for them and for you. Be strong, your parents will come home soon! Thank you!

v i c k y

To the kids who have parents in the war:
It must be terrible to have to deal with such an issue. War is bad news for everyone, but for you, war is a family affair. Remember that your parents could be the difference between losing and winning. Keep in your hearts that they are giving it their best shot, and they would want you to be happy. Don't lose faith in them, because they love you. Keep your spirits up and keep hope alive. We'll win this war!

OochickaoO aka Amelia

Hi,
My name is Alex. Every night before I go to bed, I pray for all of the kids living in Iraq or who live close to it. I also pray that the war will end soon and that people wouldn't die.
Even though your mom, dad, or any other family member might be in the war, they will always be in your heart. Just because they're not there doesn't mean that they're not with you.
To get your mind off of war and everything, do some outside activities or hang out with some friends. Even though a family member is in the war, it doesn't mean that you have to be worried every second of your day. Of course you will be worried, but you should not spend the whole day crying and such.
Just remember, God will help you through this, and will listen to your prayers! He'll guide you through this terrible time and will help you overcome your sorrow.
Always and Forever,
Alex

Hi to whoever recieves this. I have no idea how much pain you might be going threw right now. Just keep your head and hopes up. Your parents will come home safe and I will be praying for you.


Alright hope you are doing alright.

Your friend,
Sherri

[This message was edited by YNLissa on July 13, 2003 at 08:49 AM.]

Hi, my dad was in the service but luckily had a medical discharge before any of this hate/war started. I thank each day that he is here with us, but then I also pray for families and children my age who are goin through rough times and fear of family members. I do believe you are one of the bravest and patriotic groups of people we have. I just want to tell you that every night I pray for you and your family members. Not to be a "concerned" citizen, but because I could have been in your shoes if it werent for the faith I had in god. God is with all of you and your family members...IF you need to talk or ask for advice email me -simmonsgrl7@aol.com

You guyz are so brave.If my dad was there I would'nt know what to do.You can be proud cause your dad is fightin' for his country and that is a honour.I know that you probably are stressing out cause of your dad .I am so proud that you are taking it .Keep on trucking .
Heather Vbaudelaireo@aol.com

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Somedays we all take things for advantage, but the worst thing I have realized in the past years is to take, yet not a thing, but a person(s) for advantage. Our parents. The people who love us most in our lives, the people who would do anything for us, they are the people who would die for us.-To die for us. Does that pierce your heart..like it pierces mine now when I think of all the times I fight with my mother, when all a long I should of set aside some petty disagreement and just have been thankful to have her. Thankful. That's what I am to have my mother here with me, in the same city, state, and country. I realized that there are children, who unlike myself, do not get to see their mom or their dad everyday, they do not get to hear their voice everyday. I myself know that I would never be able to deal with the fear that I may never see my mom or dad again, or ever hear their voice again. But these children get up and take on the world everyday with courage, hope, and faith. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm supporting these children and their parents, who are fighting for our country across distant seas, all the way. I'm praying for them...and I'm thanking them...for staying strong, because I'm looking up to their strength with each breath. Peace and Courage...AmandaLynn xxoo

I'm Sorrydabear88@aol.comHellom I understand that you have had a parent go over seas and parents that are in the war. I'm sorry I wish I could add more to that but I can't. I hope that your family members get home soon.
The best of prayer
Amanda

I dont know what its like to have a family member in the troops becuase i dont have one. But i can inagin its really hard not seeing them everyday or not being able to talk to them. I cant inagine what it would be like. But i want to send my support to the people who have a family member in the troops.

hey all i m meghan and i am here to talk aobut war and how there parents are in it.i really dont know what it feels like to have a parent in the War. But i do know what ever they are doing right now over there that it is helping are country.

if anyone wants to talk they can i m posting this so i can reach out to kids my age and help them get throught this diffuclt time.

love always
meghan

Hello

I will pray for you everyday. And remember that God loves you and that you have a purpose in life!

My mom is in the Navy and we can truly say we have seen a hero in the flesh because our parents are the most courageoius and strong willed people in this world.

I know you don't know me but I am praying for you and your family. I want to let you know that what your family has sacrficed is appriciated by all loyal U.S. citizens. May your loved one return unscathed in the near furure. Be Strong God Is Always With You!!!!

Hi Kids,
I am a 13 year old girl named Amber. I live in the U.S.A. and I hate that we had this war. why do presidents think war is the only way? I hate how You Guys Had Family Die. But It Is really Bush's Fault because He Wanted To Do The War. You Can Email Me (If You Need A friend To Talk To) Magicanber@aol.com

Hey... im sry to hear ur parents r in Iraq... im gonna go throuhg wut u r going though soon but i know u miss ur parents but life is life... i hope everything works out 4 u all... its gonna be hard but theres nothing u can do... im gonna miss my bf when he leaves but that is life... well good luck with everything.

Sincerly,
Kim good luck

i just wanna give my sympathies 2 all the people out there who know people in the war, i know how you feel, my skool is also a church, and like 50 people from the church right now are involved in the war.....now im not trying 2 sound mean or ne thing, but i think we should also be worrying about the iraqi people...i mean, so many inncoent people have been dying since b4 the war! i should know, my friend hanuh rashidi just died, her mother was killed by saddamm hussein, her mothers head was cut off and sent in the mail 2 her and her family, her brother was killed also by saddamm husein, when him and many other iraqi people stood up against saddam hussein and his ideas...im not so sure wut has happened 2 hanuh, whether she is dead or alive, i have ni, and there is no way 2 get ane info on her or ne of her remaining family, i just hope she is OK...

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i dont know what it is like to have a family member in war but i have friends that were in the war and i know that it is verry hard because you wonder day and night if ther ok.one of my friends said that if you get hurt they really take care of you wich made me calm down a little. i like knowing that there are oter people out ther who care for you and your family