Wednesday, March 21, 2012
A Good Day
We started this blog as a way to communicate with our family and friends and update them on Britt's condition. We now realize that we have more friends and family than we could have ever imagined. It brings tears to our eyes to read the many comments of love and support for our son. We are so grateful for your faith and prayers.
How do you define a good day? For us, it is to see any improvement in Britten's condition, even if it is small. Today was a good day.
We have met so many wonderful, caring people here in Brazil. Now we know why Elder Schenk loves serving here. We have had so much love shown to us, that it is very heart warming.
We know that everyone has struggles and trials in life. We also know that Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ love us, and hear and answers All our prayers. May we All have a good day tomorrow.
With gratitude, Steven & Karla
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Thanking Heavenly Father for a good day!
ReplyDeleteWe are relieved to hear that you are being so well taken care of.
We love you so much and continue to pray earnestly for God's miracles, for inspiration for the doctors, for your comfort, and for Britten's full recovery!
Lyle and Melanie
It's great to see that Elder Schenk is improving! These are small steps that make a long walk. Faith! A big hug for you and Pres. Moreira and family!
ReplyDeletethank you for keeping us updated on britt's condition. We are all praying for him & hoping for a swift recovery.
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ReplyDeleteGrateful for good days and God's tender mercies. Your family has always been one we looked to as great examples. This past few days has proven that we are not the only ones. Your family, Britten, and the doctors continue to be in our constant prayers. We unite our prayers with thousands of others. May your family be blessed with the peace only our Savior can offer.
ReplyDeleteTony & Melissa Yeates and family
We are all so blessed. We are so grateful that you and Steven are being taken care off and are so loved by all the people there. We are so thankful for a loving father in heaven who is so.close to us and hears all our prayers. He knows each one of us individually. I know that. Keep trusting in the lord and know that we are. Thanks for updating. It is wonderful. Please give Britten a hug for us and you give Steven a hug for us and have him give you one from us also. We wished so much that our arms were long enough to reach all of you and squeeze tight.
ReplyDeletewith all our love, David and Mary and family.
We love you Aunt Karla and Uncle Steven. And are so glad to hear you had what you can consider a good day. We love Britten as well and are continually praying and thinking about all of you. I hope tomorrow is another good day. We love you...Heather & Josh
ReplyDeleteI heard the news last night and I wept as it hit a little close to my heart. I too have a son serving in Sao Paulo Brazil. But he is in the Interlagos Mission. I pray constantly for his safety as I am sure you have done for Elder Britten! I was glad about the blog as I got a glimpse of what you had to go through to get over there. That is and still is a concern of mine and what I would do. I don't have a passport and neither does my husband...but after reading your blog, I might need to be prepared.
ReplyDeleteMy sister went to the Draper temple today, as she was the one that alerted me to the tragic news...I asked her to put Elder Britten's name in. And I called the Portland Temple and had his name put in there.
Thank you for sharing the highs and lows...I love the out reach of people you don't even know. The people in Brazil are so genuine! I have already seen that with the phone calls I get and the help that is extended to my son.
I will continue to pray for Elder Britten and your family. I love reading about the strength and faith and miracles that have happened! Miracles are still on this earth and they happen daily!
Love,
Staci Firl
La Center, Washington
You don't know me, I am from Brazil and I knew about Elder Britten Schenk. Is very emotional to read your words on this blog.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for him and believing that Heavenly Father does always the best for their children.
With all our love,
Narinha Warren
We are so grateful to hear that today was a good day! We continue to pray for you guys! It's amazing to hear all the love, support, and prayers for Britten, from people he has never even met! Our Heavenly Father loves us, and is there for us always. Tell Britten we love him and we are constantly praying for you all! Praying that he will continue to have good days! We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteLachelle, Mark, and fam
You're all in my prayers. I can't imagine what you're going through but I do know of the special love and attendance the Lord gives His missionary sons and daughters. I pray for Elder Britten to return to his full capacity and know that our Father in Heaven is keeping close watch. May you be comforted and filled with His love.
ReplyDeleteLove you so much, Karla.
Erica
Sua familia está em minhas orações..Sabemos que o Pai Celestial está cuidando de seu Elder com muito amor..Conte com nossas orações aqui em Londrina no Paraná..Sabemos que teremos um final feliz :)Nós amamos vocês!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter served with your son in this mission. We are praying for him and you as well. May God bless you and may you continue to see miracles every day.
ReplyDeleteSteven and Karla
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are happy to hear you had a good day. Its amazing to hear all the beautiful and tender remarks on this blog. Michael and I have always looked up to you both, you have been such good examples to us. Just reading all these posts, you have to feel so much joy about the young man you have raised. Britten has truly touched so many lives. We pray that each day will bring more miracles. Please let Britten know how much we love him! I love the advice he gives to us all......Your future is only as bright as your Faith.
Much Love and Faith
Michael, Yvett and Family
We will pray from Driggs. Our oldest child and daughter just entered the MTC in Provo last week, and we have a son who will go out in about 6 months, so missionaries are tender to us. We love you.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear of any improvement! Several times today I heard of "an Elder Britten Schenk" from the news and the internet and I was proud to share how truly wonderful Britten is and what an incredible Elder he has been to the Lord and what a loving and fun member of our family he is. Steven and Karla, my prayers are continually with all of you- I love you so very much! Thank you for your faith and your goodness and your love! Love, Sherilyn
ReplyDeleteSteven, I'm not sure it was very nice of you to make Sheri shed even more tears on her Birthday, but when I just got a text from her that said, "How do you know you have the best big brother in the World? When you get a Happy Birthday email from Brazil." It actually isn't surprising at all! You and Karla are both amazing. We love you and Britten so much. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you every waking moment since last Friday. It's so nice to hear that there are so many there willing to take good care of you guys. Love, Stacy and Leslie
ReplyDeleteMy Love and prayers to you and your family. I have a son in Brazil serving a mission in the londrina Mission. Elder Schenk trained our good friend Elder Cleveland. His mother informed us of the accident and gave us the blog to follow. We are praying for miracles and know that God is a God of miracles. Our son suffered a tramatic brain injury 3 years ago and I know that through the power of prayer and fasting and the love of the Lord he was healed. I will pray that you feel the love and support of so many joining you and your family in prayer on his behalf.
ReplyDeleteDear Steven, Karla and family,
ReplyDeleteWe were shocked and saddened to hear about Britt's accident. He has been in our prayers since we heard on Saturday and we also have many friends and ward members praying for him as well. His name is in the Reno Temple. I appreciate your faith and your expression of allowing the Lord's will to be done. That is a hard thing to, but the best thing. I appreciate your effort to keep us posted on the blog.
I'm glad today was a good one. even tiny improvements can mean great things.
I am amazed by the number of people who have posted thoughts here and have been touched by the situation. He is still doing missionary work as I read of individuals who are feeling the need to pray who haven't done so for a long, and my non-member friends who are being touched by the faith of your family.
Please know how much we love you.
Marilyn, Rachel and Mikey
Sou Daniel da ala Camargo Novo estaca São Miguel, desde que recebi a notícia no sábado sobre o Elder Schenk, em todas as minhas orações peço para que o Senhor o abençoe para que se recupere logo. A muito tempo eu não via um Missionário tão focado em seu serviço como Elder Schenk, eu o vi ensinar pessoas com amor e buscando realmente servir ao Senhor. Elder Schenk é um homem amado, com certeza ele tem bençãos guardadas por ter sido um servo fiel em sua Missão. Vou continuar orando por ele e por sua família, tudo dará certo, o Senhor está com vocês.
ReplyDeleteEstamos orando por Elder Schenk. Certamente ele está nas mãos do Salvador. Ele está cuidando dele. Conclamamos muitos amigos a orarem por ele. Que o Senhor vos abençoe. Murilo e Kelly Ribeiro, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
ReplyDeleteDear Schenk Family,
ReplyDeleteYou have been in our constant thoughts and prayers from the moment we heard of Elder Schenk's injuries. Last month, we flew to our own missionary son's hospital bedside after he incurred severe injuries similar to your son's after being struck by a vehicle. The news of Elder Schenk's accident went straight to our hearts, and we fervently pray for angels to attend him that he may heal, and that his family will all be strengthened with comfort and guidance. We know that the faith and fasting and prayers of many people around the world have helped our own son in miraculous ways, and we will continue to unite our own prayers with the many who are praying for Elder Schenk and his family. May you have many more "good days", and may the blessings of heaven be poured out upon you all.
Love, Trevor and Cherie Johnson
Dear Schenk family,
ReplyDeleteThe Petersons in Asia are praying for Elder Schenk speedy recovery. I am happy, things are improving. We continue to pray for him!
Cleia Peterson
Steve and Karla,
ReplyDeleteThank you for making this Blog available with updates. A few years ago we had three nieces in a car accident and, though we were far away from them, we felt blessed to be kept up to date on their progress through blog updates. We continue to pray for Britten and all the members of your family.
Kelly and Ruth Anderson
" For with God nothing shall be impossible."
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for your son!
Love, The Swingler Family
prayers and hugs to your family!!!! We are pulling for you Elder Schenk!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe will pray for your family, and add your family's name to the temple prayer roll.
ReplyDeleteBecky
Kelowna, BC
Steve and Karla, I am thankful to read about Elder Schenk and the small miracles that are happening. We have felt those miracles and tender mercies as we prepare to send our son to Brazil on his mission. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May the Lord continue to give you the strength you need to continue on. Much love, Mark and Leslie Anderson
ReplyDeleteKarla, so sad to hear what has happened to your Britten. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't imagine what your going through.
ReplyDeleteAll my love,
Carolyn Morrison
I have never met Elder Schenk, but we sure love all of the missionaries that serve around here. We are praying for him.
ReplyDeleteI found out about him on facebook, where many members are publishing about him and asking other to pray for him.
When I was a missionary in DC, an Elder was hit by a Hummer, everyone was so scared, but we all prayed and after a month or so he was better and could finish his mission... I know miracles happen. the really do.
Love,
Familia Garré Rocha
Triste pelo que aconteceu,oro por voce elder Schenk...melhoras !
ReplyDeleteEstamos contigo ate o fim...força familia Schenk com amor,Lilian Roddrigues.
My thoughts, love and prayers, for all of your family, will be coming your way. Keep the faith!
ReplyDeleteLOVE, lots of it, going to your sweet son!
Nancy
I just learned about your son from an LDS Living e-mail, and I will join the many others who are praying for your son's full recovery, and for your family.
ReplyDeleteForça família de Elder Schenk!Estamos orando por vocês! Com amor, Família Nascimento
ReplyDeleteMy family is praying for you and your son. May you lean on others strength when you cannot find your own. Last year my sister survived major brain trauma, and brain surgery. My family feels for your family and remembers there being up and down days. If you need anything, please let me know.
ReplyDeleteWe pray for you all, we have added Elder Schenk to the temple prayer roll in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.
ReplyDeleteYou are in our deepest thoughts
Much love
The Martins
I am so amazed at the outpouring of love on this blog. I have been reading it nonstop since Logan and Lora starting posting. You are an amazing family, and we're so blessed to be a part of it, and to have the knowledge of our Heavenly Father's love. Prayer is such a powerful thing, and please know that ours are with you all. We hope for many more good days for you and our sweet Britten. We're so thankful of the great care you are receiving. Love Karen, Derek, and Family
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord's tender mercies continue to be poured upon you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOur Love,
Chris & Lanette McCurdy
Steven,
ReplyDeleteWe were shocked and so sorry to hear about your son's accident. I felt as if I knew your family through the stories that you shared while you were working on our house this past year.
We are praying for you and your family, and especially your son. We hope Britten will have a full recovery and healing and life will be back to normal for everyone soon.
Sincerely,
Cindy and Joe Walkowski
May the Lord continue to bless Elder Schenk and all your family with those things which will benefit you the most during this time of trial.
ReplyDeleteLove and best wishes
The McFate Family
Eagle Mountain, UT
Our immediate and extended family are fasting and praying for your son's recovery. We put his name on the prayer roll in the Vancouver, BC Can. Temple. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Frank and Camille Ohlin and family
Kelowna, BC Canada
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We pray that Elder Schenk will have the Spirit of healing with him.
ReplyDeleteThe Richey's
From Tri-Cities Washington
Dear Schenk Family,
ReplyDeleteOur last week has been filled with great thankfulness, heartache for your family and fervent prays for all of you. I am Elder Cole Squires' aunt and we know how easily it could have been him instead of your son. I have had such a heavy heart for you and wanted to reach out to you, so I was so glad to find this blog.
We know miracles do happen because Cole's grandmother (my sister) and I have both been blessed to live by miracles. We are praying that miracles continue to happen for Britten. We know that the Lord knows what is best for all of us.
I hope that you might get to meet Cole while you are there. I know he loves your son because of the things he says in his emails each week. I know this has truly affected him though he doesn't talk much. The mission president has been great with him so it has helped ease the worry about him.
Our family is in California though I live in Salt Lake. If there is anything I can do from here, please let me know.
May you see more good day than bad and that Britten will continue to improve. We will keep close track of Britten through this blog and through Cole's emails.
Our family will continue praying for your family. Our love and very best wishes are being sent to you.
Karla and Steven,
ReplyDeleteWhen Aline woke me up on Friday night to tell me what had happened I was in shock and I couldn’t stop thinking about you and your family. I’ve heard so many good things about Elder Schenk that it’s almost like I know him too. Aline loves your family and I totally understand why.
I pray every day for good news about Elder Schenk’s condition. I am sure that there are angels taking care of him right now and everything will be ok. How wonderful is to know that families are forever. How thankful I am to know that Heavenly Father loves us so much that he gave us the privilege to know and understand His Plan just to give us strength to go through hard times like these.
It makes me sad to know that your first visit to Brazil was under these circumstances. I pray that despite everything, and as far as the situation allows you, I hope that you can have a safe and enjoyable stay in Sao Paulo.
Love,
Barbara Vasconcelos (Aline’s friend :))
Steve and Karla,
ReplyDeleteI've been touched by your family's situation and am praying for your son. I just wanted you to know that he is in the best of care at Albert Einstein hospital. We lived in Sao Paulo for 3 years and two of our children were born in that hospital (they got better doctors and better care than any of our other 6 children born in the US). Albert Einstein attracts some of the finest doctors in the world (many trained at Harvard Med). They've also got the latest equipment. While living in Brazil I fell from a bridge headfirst and broke my neck. I was flown to Albert Einstein and had amazing care. I was at risk of quadiplegia or of dying but thanks to their good care and many miracles I was able to recover and now live an active grateful life.
When I heard about your son's accident I was concerned about his care until I read they had transferred him to Albert Einstein. Wishing you the best and will be following his progress.
Many prayers for you and your son. May the Lord comfort and watch over Elder Schenk.
ReplyDeleteSteven and Karla,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to learn of your son's accident. My heart goes out to you and your family at this very difficult time! It was 1 year ago today that my sister was in a car accident where she sustained a very serious head injury. For a week we sat at her bed side where the doctors could only tell us that they were going to try and do every thing they could to keep her alive through the next 24 hours. Three months later she was back home with her family making an almost complete recovery. She continues to make progress every day and we are so lucky and blessed to still have her with us! I have learned that the Lord is always by our side and I know that miracles happen! I pray that you will be able to feel comfort and strength from all the prayers that are being said in your behalf including ours!
Love, The Bowles from Idaho
You don't know me. I'm a member of the Church in upstate NY. I love all missionaries. They are so very special and precious to our Heavenly Father, who is surely watching over your son. I'm offering my prayers for your son and your family. I joined the church in 1994 and have stayed in contact with "my" 4 missionaries over the years. In fact I'm going again to SLC to visit them and their families. Once more, may God be with you.
ReplyDeleteDear Steven,Karla, and family, We are so thankful you are there now with your son. We are all saddened to hear about your dear son's accident. We will not forget you and continue in prayer, fasting, and having faith. We know you will see and feel the tender mercies of our Heavenly Father and our Savior.We will remember to put Elder Schenk's name in the Oakland temple also when we visit this week. We love you all. Steven and Raquel Smith and family.
ReplyDeleteYou are all in our prayers! We are so grateful for the service your son has given and for the understanding of our Heavenly Father's great Plan that you've exhibited! We know He knows all things and trust in Him and know that you do also. Thank you for sharing on this blog. Again, you are all in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteWe are in prayer and fasting so that the Father
ReplyDeleteHeaven for strength to you to recover soon, we are
cheering for you .. Family Souza !
You are in Sao Paulo, where the best doctors of Brazil are (that is where I am from). I know they will take very good care of him. We will be praying for your son and your family!
ReplyDeleteOn Monday I received my usual missionary e-mail from our son Elder Merrill. He, too, is serving in the Brazil Sao Paulo East Mission. He said, "This week was really hard not with the work so much just with some other things that happened on the mission. But what I´ve learned is to always keep my head forward and keep my focus. Just remember this week keep the missionaries in your prayers!" Then at the end of his letter he asked me not to post on his blog that a missionary (Elder Schenk) had been hit by a bus and almost died and asked us to fast and pray for him and his family. Oh how my heart ached as I read that. Then today as I checked my e-mail I received my LDS Living newsletter that had the article about Elder Schenk--which then led me to your blog. Thank you for sharing your miracles. Although we have never met Elder Schenk or you his family, we feel a connection and bond. May you find peace and comfort as you face this difficult road ahead. Our love and prayers are with you. Evan & Coleen Merrill, Medford, OR
ReplyDeleteWe have a grandson serving in Sao Paulo Interlogos and our prayers are with you and your missionary son at this time. We hope he pulls through. May the Lord bless you all at this time and give you peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you can feel all of our arms around you and your family, from one MM to another we will have your son in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteI was Britten's Ward Mission Prep Teacher for a year and half..His love for the gospel shows, his love for people is heartwarming, his smile contagious and his courage is inspiring. I can't begin to describe what he has done for me in so many ways..and now I know where he gets such great traits--it's from the Schenk Family. Thank you so, so, so much for your family and the optimism through all this and your faith and patience to Heavenly Father. Unbelievable you all are. Thank and God bless you.
ReplyDeleteSteve, Karla, and family, Thank you so much for the updates. I am so glad that you are with Britten now. Britten and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSabrina Russell and Family
Schenk Family, We are so grateful that you are giving updates, our family is praying for Britten and all of you. May the good Lord bless each and everyone of you.
ReplyDeleteDear Schenk Family,
ReplyDeleteYou and Britten are in my prayers. I know Britten from EFY in Logan 4 years ago. He was so smily, kind, funny, and friendly to everyone there. God bless you all.
Família Schenk,
ReplyDeleteMeu esposo serviu na missão São Paulo Leste também, foi Elder Beck.
Estamos muito sensibilizados com o ocorrido. Esperamos que Elder Schenk possa ter sua saúde restabelecida, e oramos por isso.
Com amor,
Família Beck. - Estaca São José Brasil.
Dear family Schenk!
ReplyDeleteFirst I want to express my gratitude to Elder Britten Schenk to be serving as a representative of our Lord Jesus Christ and pray that it happens in the best possible way and in accordance with the will of our Father Celeste.Tenho a great love for the missionaries because when I met gospel, it was amazing the way they showed so much love for me and my família.Eu really knew and know they were called by God. I pray that our Heavenly Father continue to give comfort to your família.Sei everything will be fine!
With love,
Bruna
Schenk family,
ReplyDeleteYour son has been in our prayers at this difficult time. My little brother, Elder Garrett R. Fox, is serving in the Sao Paulo East mission as well and when I saw this story on the news my heart sunk. I hope that you may feel all the comforts of our savior at this time. Sending all of our love and prayers your way.
-the Flannery family
Miracles are in the small and simple things. Still Praying.
ReplyDeleteJohn and Beverly Sanders Family
My son is in the Sao Paolo MTC right now. My family's thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are praying that your son will fully recover and be just fine.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord is in charge.
God bless you and your son.
Nós estamos orando ao Pai Celestial para que olhe carinhosamente por este mensageiro Dele estes jovens são meninos de coragem e fé inigualavel e esta coragem e fé vai ajuda-lo.
ReplyDeleteDear Schenk Family,
ReplyDeleteIt has been hard for me to write this note as I have a son that is serving right now in the Paraguay Asuncion North Mission and I think graduated with Britten the same year from Mountain Crest. My heart just sank as I read the news. My prayers have been with you as this news hits so close to home. I have cried many tears for you. I know that our Father in Heaven is watching over you at this time and pray you may feel His arms around you!!
May His spirit be with you and your son in the coming days,
Marcy Hansen
Praying for your son and your family!!!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading about your son's accident and witnessing how strong, faithful, and positive you have been during this whole process, I got the feeling that the Lord is using you as instruments to show other people how one can face adversity without losing faith or hope. You have been such a good example to so many people! I am sure your son will recover from this ordeal to finish his mission and return home to his loved ones. And I am also sure you will all emerge from this experience stronger and much closer to each other. May the prayers and love that have been poured over your family sustain you through this time of trial.
ReplyDelete- Mario Silva in São Paulo, Brazil
Schenk family,
ReplyDeleteYou and your son are in my prayers. May God be with you all at this time.
My son returned last September from the Brazil Manaus Mission. My husband and I had the privilege of flying down and spending 2 weeks with him there. It's true, the people of Brazil are amazingly faithful, caring, loving and giving.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for the complete recovery of your wonderful missionary son.
Gayla Moore, Prescott, Arizona
I don't even know Elder Schenk, but I read about the accident and it broke my heart. So I decided to join everyone who knows him in fast and prayer for Elder Schenk's life and recovering. I really want you all of his family to be conforted by our Heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ and wish that you always have strength enough to pass through this challenge.
ReplyDeleteLove
Mayara Silva, Curitiba - PR
Nós do Brasil,estamos orando por vocês. Que o Senhor possa consolá-los em um momento tão díficil.
ReplyDeleteMariane,Belo Horizonte,Brasil.
My prayers are with you and your family right now!
ReplyDeleteKeeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteDear Brothers,
ReplyDeletewe appreciate your testimony and continue asking for our prayers for you guys, so it is okay.
with love,
Family França.
Ipatinga - Minas Gerais.
I haven't met you guys or your dear son either, but I just Know how hard is to sustain on faith on so hard momment. I now how hard is to serve mission, specially to the family, which is so far, and I have a special feeliong 'bout the missionaries. I hope the Lord may comfort you int this very moment. My best wishes. I hope he get better as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteReinaldo Oliveira
Ipatinga - Minas Gerais.
So happy to hear it was a good day! Praying for each and every day to only get better!
ReplyDeleteLove, the Chadwicks, Jake, Emily, Liv, Bella, Ezra & Abe
Glad that today was a good day and am praying that tomorrow is an even better day. Sending you our love.
ReplyDeleteKristi and Craig Bruner
I'm brazilian but I live in Utah also. I heard on KSL about your son. We are praying for him and the whole family. We (my family and I) hope you will be able to bring him home, soon! I would say that it is a comfort to know that he was doing what he was suppose to be doing.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Ingrid Pimentel Henricksen - Orem, UT
Dear Schenk family,
ReplyDeleteThe Lord is now in charge. In this time of trial, over the world and Temples were added prayers in behalf your family and friends too, for comfort, unity and love. We are glad about latest news.
Kurt and Didi Rasmussen
Vacaville, CA
Dear Schenk family,
ReplyDeleteReading of all the love and faith-filled prayers of the members of the Church worldwide, the tender mercies of the Lord are so evident. The Gospel is true, our Savior Jesus Christ is so very aware of Britten, He loves him and will send the Holy Ghost to strengthen and bless him as well as all of you. My son, Brian, served with Britten on the youth city council and got to know Britten so well. Brian just returned from serving his mission four short weeks ago and during those two years I truly came to know of the Lord's hand throughout the world.
Our hearts are so heavy to know of your sorrow and strain. Please let our prayers and faith buoy you up and strengthen and heal ALL of you! Dransfield family
We are the parents of Elder Mielke who is currently serving with Elder Schenk. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious son, and hope for many many more good days to come.
ReplyDeleteDan & Sally Mielke - LaGrande, OR
We would like to echo so many of the other people who have commented thus far. Our family is continuously praying, and will be fasting this Sunday, for Elder Schenk, your family, his fellow missionaries and medical team.
ReplyDeleteMay you continue to feel the love our Father in Heaven and Savior Jesus Christ has for you all.
Much love to you.
The Driessen Family
Mendon, UT
We live in NW Montana - saw the article in the Deseret News online. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. In 3 weeks we had 2 major brain traumas in our Stake - both young people. One fell over a roadside cliff when stopped for a rest on the way to Conference and the other, a BYU student hit by a truck as she rode her bike in Provo. We read the blogs each night before we go to bed, anxious to hear of progress for everyone. May your son continue to heal and progress. We will be following along. Thank you for keeping us informed. For the parents of the student (they are in our Ward) it has been a long journey but things are improving - on day 96 right now.
ReplyDeleteYou are all in our prayers! Loral & Leslie Godfrey
ReplyDeleteSteve and Karla just heard about the awful news about Britten. Can't believe it. But wow it's amazing how fast you were able to get to Brazil. That is a miracle in and of itself. We are praying for him too. Prayer is the one thing everyone can do and then we have to leave it in the hands of the Lord. We love you guys and think of you. We pray for Britten that he will have a speedy recovery and that all goes well. May there be many more miracles come your way. We love you. Nelson and Tammy
ReplyDeleteOro Ao Pai Celestial que abençoe ele e que conforte o coração de vocês família. Tudo tem seu propósito e acredito que sempre as famílias serão eternas.
ReplyDeleteAbraços,
Daniella Martins - São Paulo Norte BRASIL
Hi Family Schenk, I'm MTC teacher on Brazil MTC, and today I's in the temple following then, and I put the name of Elder Schenk, in the temple list prayers, and your names, and the doctors names on that list, I'll keep praying for Elder Schenk to bless him, and bless you. I hope The Lord will bless him.
ReplyDeleteIrmao Romeu
Sao Paulo Brazil MTC
Steve and Karla, Britten was such a great example in my life and we are praying for him all the time. We love you guys. Even our three little girls have Britten and your family in their prayers every day. Thank you for keeping us posted and please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Love, Cody & Holly
ReplyDeleteAs the mother of a 22 year old son, I know the pain your must be feeling as you watch Britten's body struggle to heal. Your son is beautiful, his eyes are kind and his gentle spirit shines through in his pictures. There are so many of us praying for your most valuable gift from God, your son. Please know that you are not along, we share your grief, we pray for the miracle of wholeness.
ReplyDeleteSending love & prayers,
Cindy Cazier Winward
Salt Lake City, Utah
I am Chris and Nichole Forsey's aunt and myself have a son serving a mission. I can only imagine the pain, the ups and downs and whirlwind you are in right now. As soon as I heard from Nichole the situation we fell to our knees and prayed for your strength and safety in travels and of course the healing of your sweet son Britten. Our prayers remain with you daily and we look forward to more goodnews updates.
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Kris & Stephen Brower
Murray, Utah
Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers. Our daughter, Stephanie, graduated from Mtn. Crest with Britten and she thinks the world of him. Our other daughter, Kellie, is friends with Canon. Your family is special and many here in Cache Valley have you in their constant thoughts and prayers. May you feel comfort and peace as you travel this journey. Thank you for the great examples from your family. We also are looking forward to more good news.
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Would also like to add my love to this long list, dear Steven, Karla and Britten. You are all constantly in my prayers and in the prayers of my family members. We love you, hope for Britten's complete recovery, and are inspired by your blog entries to be more faith-filled and valiant in our own lives.
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Grafton, West Virginia
HAVE A SURE NOSs HEAVENLY FATHER WILL ALWAYS BLESSING YOUR FAMILY AND THAT THE ELDER WILL RECOVER SOON SOON AND CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY HERE ON EARTH MOVING FAITH AND LOVE PRA ALL PEOPLE! ALWAYS WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL.
ReplyDeleteDear Family.....Elder Schenk is a special son of our Heavenly Father who was doing a great work in the Lord's Kingdon. My family and I will offer a special fast tomorrow for Elder Schenk, our prayers are with him and all The Schenk family.
ReplyDeleteAlberto & Jeny Vasquez
Syracuse, UT
Dear Family of Elder Schenk, my family and I are praying for your son Elder Schenk, and we hope he gets well soon.
ReplyDeleteVasquez Family
Wesley Chapel, FL
Dear family! I´m Edilia Dartora and I´m living in the South of Brasil, but I used to live in São Paulo East. We called Curitiba Temple and put Elder Schenk´s name in there. I know the Lord knows where each of us are, and He knows us by name. I know He is taking care of Elder Schenk and of you too. With all our love. Dartora family, (Gery, Edilia, Israel e Nephi)
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