I am getting so scared.

**mylittle4** · 03-19-2003, 12:44 PM

I need to get this off of my chest. I am getting really scared about having a war with Iraq. My dh says we will just go over there and kick butt and it will be over, but even so in the best light it will still have a horrible effect on our economy and I am no where near where I wanted to be. We live pretty far out so gas prices have a major effect on us and I wanted to have my pantry far more stocked than it is. Everytime there is a special report I have this sudden fear come over me. I am so scared for our troops and their families I think about them constantly. I am not usually like this I am dwelling on this so badly. I have been so very busy lately and not had much to say, but thank you village sisters for listening it helps. Is anyone else scared this badly or going through all of these feelings? Is it normal? I was not old enough during the gulf war to really realize the impact. I just remember everyone complaining about the gas prices.

**vecollins** · 03-19-2003, 01:00 PM

I too am afraid for what is to come with this war, I know here in the South our gas prices are not near as high as they are in some other parts of the country, but of course they are high and will probably get higher.....I pray everyday for our soldiers and President.....I would have wanted to get things better organized (can never seem to get ahead since my dh and I were separated for that 4 months or so) and pantrys better stocked...
I will be thinking about each and everyone of you and everyone in the military and our President from here on out and wish all is well!!!!

**Mom23boys** · 03-19-2003, 01:04 PM

I worry too. I guess it is natural to be worried to some degree. I remember the Gulf War well as I was in labor with DS#2 when it started. There was nothing else to watch on tv, except the war at the time. I was worried then too. I hope we just go in, get business taking care of and come home.

**babynurse** · 03-19-2003, 01:39 PM

I am too, worried and I don't even live in the States...I find watching it on TV is too upsetting....what will happen will happen...I want to enjoy my life as best as I can..after all, what can we do? Just embrace your life and family as best you can. I will be thinking of you, remember that!

**Katybird** · 03-19-2003, 02:13 PM

I am afraid for your troops and for our allies troops that are involved in it. I pray for their safety and for our President everyday. I am also praying for the families of those that are serving in the armed forces, this must be so horrible for them.

**midwest mom** · 03-19-2003, 02:18 PM

For me its the fear of the unknown. I know its scary out there right now but I would rather have to deal with this than my kids, I put on a brave face and try to explain as best as I can to my oldest without him getting worried. I try not to have the news on when the kids are home. I'm having a hard enough time trying to cope with this, never mind the kids trying to understand it, but it needs to be done. God watch over the troops and the innocent.

**guest2** · 03-19-2003, 02:51 PM

Dear Ladies,
I know that this is a very scary time for everyone, but we cannot let it control our lives. If we give into paralyzing fear, then Saddam (and terrorism) is already accomplishing their goals and "winning". Saddam rules his own people through terrorism. Please, please, if you believe in God, give the fear over to Him. Ask Him to help calm your fears. I lived through Desert Strom with a brother serving in the special forces. We didn't know where he was, alive or dead for months. I would not let fear get the best of me because it would then scare my very young children. My brother also would not have wanted us to live in fear. I now also know that God does not give us a spirit of fear, but it is from the devil himself.
I am a worrier by nature and a very fearful person. BUT...I am learning that I can have a peace in the middle of the storm because I know that my God is with me every step of the way. I also know that God is guiding our president and watching over our troops. The best thing you can do is ferverantly pray for our president, our troops, their families, reporters, innocent Iraqi people who also want Saddam gone but still may be caught in the cross fire or used as human shields by that madman and any other innocent people. Pray for protection here on the homefront too and for all the people involved in trying to keep us all safe.
Stock up on what you are able to, combine errands to save gas (we too live in the boonies), and continue to live your life. Remember, if you are paralyzed with fear, your children will see that. They take their cues from you. If you are uptight, you will not be responding to your children in a calm manner. They need reassurance that everything will be alright and that this evil man will be removed from power so that he cannot hurt anyone ever again. That is why our troops are there and are doing their job to remove him. Plan some fun outtings with your children to help get your and yor children's minds off this war. We've planned to meet friends to go ice skating tomorrow because I know it will be a stressful day in our country and I want my kids to have some fun and be away from the tv for at least part of the day. Today we have turned the TV off and the kids are doing things outside. We'll turn it on for the noon news and again tonight for awhile, but I am not going to let it stress me out so that I cannot be the best mother that I can be. I will not let that madman "win"! I'm putting my trust in God!
BTW, we have a family member in the AirForce we r sure is over their. We pray for her and trust that God will protect her.

**simplemom** · 03-19-2003, 03:30 PM

I try not to be scared, but I am. My dh took the next two days off, so we can be together...We will spend some time at school with our children, helping wih projects.

I am praying with all my heart that this ends peacefully and no catastrophe happens...

**bamamomto4** · 03-19-2003, 03:31 PM

I'm scared to.I can't even watch the news because I get so upset as to what might happen. I think,and this is stupid,but If I don't watch and not know whats going on..I think everything is fine....
Dh thinks to,we'll just go in,kick some butt,and the troops will come home.I don't think Saddam will give up so easily. I feel so bad for the troops over there seeing this first hand and for the loved ones they have back home.

I'm not really stocked up either,I have food in the freezer and pantry and that would feed us for prob 2 weeks,but thats it.
And gas is about $1.65 gal here....It cost me $35 to fill my tank a few Sundays ago and the it was $1.60...Dh drives over 30 mins one way to work and I only take Katie to school and go to the store etc..when I have to.....I just pray this is over with SOON and no lifes are lost.

**Katybird** · 03-19-2003, 03:31 PM

Very well said Debbie.

**Karla** · 03-19-2003, 03:52 PM

I will admit I also have a lot of fear, but I also agree with Debbie. My biggest fear right now is also the fact that my freezer and pantry are not stocked as they should be. I do continue to live as cheaply as I can and will continue to spend a little each pay day for stocking up Items. I will also continue to pray for all our military personel, the president, and all in harm's way. I will not live in fear and not do my normal things but will be much more careful and thoughtful with what I do and how I spend.

**mrscornbread** · 03-19-2003, 06:38 PM

Thanks for those inspirational words Debbie, I feel the same way that you do, but I am afraid too. I refuse to allow this to change or alter my plans and dreams. I am still working hard to stock my pantry. The economy is what has me most afraid. I will just do the best I can and keep getting up putting one foot in front of the other and call on my" mustard seed " faith to carry me through.

**PrairieRose** · 03-20-2003, 02:47 PM

I admit that if I spend much time thinking about it I get fearful myself. I have decided that dang it, they may kill me (either physically or financially) but they (terrorists in general) are not going to hold me hostage with fear. We can only do what we can and the rest will take care of itself. We need to be strong ladies. Our families look to us to be the center of calmness in tough times. So I say, fake it till we make it. Act courageous and fearless and calm and eventually we will be.