I have a family member who served twice in Iraq and both times this family member did not think they would make it home.
This family member is suffering now.
Serving can take a toll. And while we try to help, sometimes... we just can’t understand what a person went through.
I pray that others aren’t suffering...there is not a lot we are able to do to help our family member.
There is a cost. When a person cannot drive in traffic because they did convoys in a war zone and there was bombing.
And hugs and love and spoiling can’t help my loved one.
And my loved one will not let anyone help.
All we can do is provide love unconditionally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCp5LG_zNE
Humble gratitude.
Will send much prayer.
Sending prayers that your family member is able to find peace, both from within and through the love and support of his/her family.