My husband is leaving for Iraq!!!?
First, let me tell you I feel for you. As a military wife myself, I understand the fear. Second, let me put it into perspective for you. If you consider that there have been about 2500 firearm related casualties in Iraq, out of an average of the 160,000 that are there from month to month, that gives an average of about 60 firearm related deaths 100000 soldiers per month. Washington DC, on the other hand, has 80.6 firearm related deaths per 100000 per month. So it would actually be more dangerous for him in our nation's capital that it would be in Iraq. As for support, are you involved with your FRG? If not, GET THAT WAY! Stay informed about what's going on, even though sometimes it's going to just about kill you. Have a job? If not, get one, especially if you don't have kids. That'll keep you busy, and give you less time to worry. Most of all, remember that lots of people are praying for men like your husband, that he'll come home safe. One of the best ways to focus is to count how many days have passed, not how many you have left. Another thing that always helps me when my husband is gone for extended amounts of time is saying to myself, "Okay, it's Monday. If I can make it to Wednesday without going nuts, I'll be okay." Then when I make to Wednesday, I see if I can make it to Friday. When I make it to Friday, see if I can make it to Sunday. And just keep going. When he first leaves, it's not going to seem like he's REALLY gone. It may take a few days for it to hit you. When it does, it's okay to allow yourself to cry. But then, wipe your tears, and walk on. After awhile, you get used to him being gone...though you never really get used to the fear. What you are facing is the same thing that many other wives have faced throughout history. You want to be strong, you want your husband to not worry about you, but going mad seems like a viable option as well. Talk to him about it. Don't be afraid to tell him some of your fears. Tell him how badly you're going to miss him...but make sure he knows you'll be okay. Not great, but okay. As I said before though, get involved with your FRG. There will be many other women facing the same thing you are, and you all can help each other through. And...if you need someone to talk to, feel free to message me. If not, I'll still keep you and your husband in my thoughts and prayers.
How does a cactus survive in the desert?
have many adaptations that allow them to live in dry areas; these adaptations let the plant collect water efficiently, store it for long periods of time, and conserve it (minimizing water loss from evaporation).Cacti have a thick, hard-walled, succulent stem - when it rains, water is stored in the stem. The stems are photosynthetic, green, and fleshy. The inside of the stem is either spongy or hollow (depending on the cactus). A thick, waxy coating keeps the water inside the cactus from evaporating.Prickly Pear cactus (genus Opuntia)Many cacti have very long, fibrous roots, which absorb moisture from the soil. Some, like ball cacti, have shorter, more compact roots that absorb dew water that falls off the cactus.Instead of leaves, most cacti have spines or scales (which are modified leaves). These spines and scales do not lose water through evaporation (unlike regular leaves, which lose a lot of water). The spines protect the cactus from predators (animals that would like to eat the cactus to obtain food and/or water). Areoles are circular clusters of spines on a cactus. Flowers bud at an areole and new stems branch from an areole.Reproduction:Cacti are flowering plants. The flowers produce seed-bearing fruit. Many cactus species are pollinated by bats. The delicate flowers usually bloom for a short period of time in the Spring.Many cacti can also be grown from broken-off parts of the plant (but the new plant will be genetically identical to the original plant).Habitat and Range:Cacti are native to the Americas (North and South America). They are generally found in dry areas, but can be found in many habitats (temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical), ranging from deserts to tropical rainforests to high in the Andes Mountains.
What forces act on an apple as it falls down from a tree?
There is two forces acting on that Apple .The Gravitational Force which is the reason why the apple falling towards the center of earth.And the second less powerful force called Air drag or friction which try to keep the apple stable but Because of the power of Gravitational force and the air is not that dens so it just dont affect the apple that much as the first force does so as usual apple fall down.
I need Twilght help. Please!?
I need help i have a book in a box book report due next Tuesday. if you don't no what a book in a box is it is a book report where you get a shoe box and pick 8-10 items to put in the shoebox, from the book. like main ideas and just interesting parts from the story that u can use one item to describe it like a leaf from the part where they are laying down in the forest. I need you to help me thing of items like that to put in it.... I would really appreciate it.... thx in advance.