Questions for a potential convert

These are some questions I found on a JBC's Jblog: tikkunger.com . I felt that they were important for me to be able to answer, and so I am posting the questions along with my personal thoughts. As I continue learning and deciding what I believe, I'm sure my answers will evolve. I may decide to revisit them in the future, just to compare.

As a potential convert are you prepared to raise any future children in a Jewish home?
I would like to, but already having children and a husband who is completely against raising them in that environment, I'm afraid that's not possible.

Are you prepared to marry a Jewish spouse, and if not have the spouse convert and live life Jewishly?
If my spouse were to choose to convert, I would be more than pleased. I can't in good conscience ask him to go against his own beliefs, though.

Are you ready to put the Jewish traditions and cultures ahead of those from your own upbringing?
I would have to, wouldn't I? As a religious Jewish convert, I would be rejecting the majority if not all of my family's traditions. I was raised in a very religious household, so our traditions were/are often religious in nature. So yes, I would be willing to put Jewish tradition and culture ahead of my own.

Are you prepared to deal with what that means in terms of your family and friends?
Having already faced a little of what that would mean, yes I can say that I am. It's at times painful, but if I feel strongly enough about it, it would be well worth it.

What about Israel, do you understand the significance of Israel and are you ready to support it?
I have to be honest that in spite of all that I've read regarding Israel, I don't think it's possible for me to truly understand the significance of Israel as a homeland. I do understand the significance it can hold as a reassurance to Jews in the Diaspora that they will always have someplace that will accept them, should the worst happen as it did over 50 years ago. I understand the significance to those Orthodox Jews who believe that Zionism was a mistaken attempt by man to force G-d's hand toward the Messianic era. I understand the significance to Muslims and Arabs the world over who see it as an affront to the umma. I understand the significance to fundamentalist Christians who believe Israel must exist in order for the End Times to occur. Israel holds so much significance for so many, it's impossible to completely understand or cover the bases.

When you run into situations that are uncomfortable from a Jewish perspective are you going to hide being Jewish or are you willing to assert yourself respectfully but in a way that defends the tribe?
Anyone who knows me knows I don't back down from confrontation if I feel strongly about something...although I will want to present a respectful opinion, I will certainly speak up if I feel the situation deserves it.