My cousin Gus almost had to spend Christmas in Iraq. I am glad he is able to come back and spend Christmas with his family. Its a scary thought wondering about him when he is over there. You start to wonder if he is doing okay or if he is hurt ,but then he calls his family the next day saying hi or hello and tells them what has happen to him. For the people that have family in Iraq or anywhere a round there. I bet its hard not having him/she not there wondering if they will be okay. All you could do is wait for a call or send something to him/she hoping they get it.