I have 2 nephews, a niece, and 2 children (all 19 & 20 years old) of our closest family friends, either in the Gulf or on their way.

While I appreciate your prayers, I would ask you also do all you can in your power to prevent this war, ie write to your congressional representatives, the president, and talk to everyone you can about doing all they can to prevent this war--your church, civic organizations you may belong to, your workplace, etc. and ask people what they are doing to prevent this war from happening, and bringing our children home safely.

That would make me feel even better.