Friday, March 23, 2012
I Am a Child of God
As we hold Britten's hand and sing, "I am a Child of God" it has a whole new meaning for us...I am a child of God, and He has sent me here, has given me an earthly home with parents kind and dear...I am a child of God, and so my needs are great...I am a child of God, rich blessings are in store...
Elder Schenk's needs are great and we have been richly blessed this day. Britten continues under light, intermittent sedation. He has a pneumonia which the Doctors are attending to. Our miracles today include: moving all 4 limbs when sedation is at a lower level. The therapist said, "Britt helped her move his left arm to his shoulder upon command." He was also taken off a couple of medications because they were no longer needed. Today, was another good day!
We feel so strengthened, humbled and grateful as we feel the support from SO many. It is amazing to us.
We are grateful to President and Sister Moriera and the Dr. Missionary couples for their constant love, support and care. We now know why Elder Schenk loves them so much.
We thank our Heavenly Father for All our "Rich Blessings".
All our love, The Schenk's
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We love you so much, keep up the good work. That is so great hear. We continue to pray for miracles daily..
ReplyDeleteLove,David,Mary and the kids
Such great news! Yea!
ReplyDeleteHugs and Kisses and all our love,
Lyle and Melanie
Yay!!!!!!! That's such amazing news:). We love you guys so much! Miracles do happen! We are praying for them to continue.
ReplyDeleteWe have been spending a lot of time on this blog, constantly checking for updates, but mostly just reading all of the comments. The support of anyone who knows Britten and the Schenk family just goes to show that we are the ones who are amazed. Amazed at the faith and absolute trust that you have in the Lord and how you have been able to show us all that through the posts on the blog. Amazed at the incredible missionary and person that Britten is. We feel like we have been strengthened too from all the miracles that we have seen happen as a result of your faith and the prayers of all those out there who are constantly thinking of Britten and all your family.
ReplyDeleteWe love you,
Matt, Kate, Averi & Elle
Very well said clark family. We too are so happy to hear such great news and can't stop thinking about you all. We are still praying for many more miracles and blessings to come your way. And are strengthened by the love and support that has been shown by you and all of the comments on this blog. We love you. ...Heather&Josh
ReplyDeleteSmall an simple things....Blessings each.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all
So good to hear this. Say hi to him from all of us.
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs and kisses from all of us!
Yvette and Landon.
We just spent a few wonderful hours at a ballgame and dinner with your precious ones back home. They are doing great--a family you can be so proud of! Thank you for your wonderful example to all of us, and your beautiful words. "I Am a Child of God" will have special meaning for us. We are so happy for Britten's good progress today, and pray for more of the same tomorrow. Love, Tom & Sheri
ReplyDeleteWonder! blessing of the heavenly Father, good to know good news ... our family time every day for him to recover well, we suffer with you, happy with you, we pray every day for him to recover soon, we are children of the father who loves hugs and kisses .. Familia Dornelles
ReplyDeleteSteven and Karla,
ReplyDeleteIt is so great to hear of Britten's improvements. I am cheering for you that he is starting to move his limbs. A small but crucial step in his healing process. Each time we say the blessing on the food we pray for Britten and your family. Each night I help my 5 five year old say her prayers, she prays for Britten. Thanks for being such great examples of faith.
love,
the Zilles Family
Steve, Karla and family, We are so happy to hear that there is encouraging news. We have prayed much for you all. It is so comforting to know that our Father in Heaven is in charge. He will continue to take care of you. We can definetly see His hand in your lives. We wish the very best for Britten. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to see the blessings through your blog. We will continue to petition the Lord in behalf of yours and Brittens needs. We love you, LaMont and Connie
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful news! We are with you every step of the way; all our faith, love and prayers...Love, Curt, Jane, Jaime & Elder Stoddard
ReplyDeleteDear Schenk Family,
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear of Elder Schenk's progress! We have a daughter currently serving in the Sao Paulo East Mission. She was involved in an accident last November. We are so grateful to Pres. and Sis. Moriera, her companion and the loving members in Brazil who cared for her. She has had a full recovery. We are praying for Elder Schenk and all of you.
Richard and Sandra Bailey
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Karla and Steven we r so glad to hear the blessings that are happening. We love and miss you and are so grateful to have such wonderful people in our life's. We are praying for britt daily. Love ya Kari spencer and kids.
ReplyDeleteSteven and Karla,
ReplyDeleteIt is so touching to read these posts. We are not only updated on Britten's condition but also uplifted by your testimony and faith. Thank you for sharing with us. Please know that we pray for you and your whole family. And tell Britten that we are praying for him and cheering for him.
We love you,
David and Joy Lloyd and family
This is great news! I'm grateful for not only "parents kind and dear", but siblings too. Each time I read your comments, along with other family member's, I feel so close to the family. It is such a blessing to belong to a wonderful caring family. Thanks for sharing your testimony with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Laurie
Hi, I live in Salt Lake, but I am from Sao Jose dos Campos, which is part of Sao Paulo East Mission. I've heard about the accident through some brazilian friends who were inviting people to pray for your son.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that many have been praying for him and your family. We all have been really touched by what happened.
Please feel free to contact me if there's anything I can do to help. I've worked in hospitals in Brazil as an interpreter and I know how hard it is to have a family member ill in a different country with a foreign language, sometimes there's so much to say or to understand, and it's not easy when we feel lost or far away from home. I am happy he is in this good hospital, may the Lord provide you with many angels to help with all that is needed at this moment!
My email address is rose_dant@hotmail.com
Rose Dantas
AMAZING! Personally, knowing how crucial moving a limb on command is. We have been holding our breath waiting for news of this kind.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers always
John and Beverly Sanders
Praise Heavenly Father! Will continue to keep praying for your son's complete recovery!
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to know that he's improving! My family is in constant prayer that he has a speedy recovery and that does not have sequels. We stake in Guarulhos, Wing Village Galvão, we are part of East mission.
ReplyDeleteTorres family!
Heavenly Father nuna abandon us!
We pray for the continued tender mercies that the Lord is blessing Elder Britten with each day. Our prayers are with your family . . . .Love Teryy & Kathy Hatch - Rick, Heidi, Aaron, Dallin, Camey, & Corry
ReplyDeleteSchenks family
ReplyDeleteI'm so moved by this blog and the faith, love and prayers that have joined together in Britt's behalf. I'm thankful for this great gospel and the knowledge we have of our Savior Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father They know and love Britt. I know they hear and answer prayers and we are seeing those tender mercies. Thank you for letting us be part of this blog. Love ya, Lu Wana Hunt
Karla: This is Cindy (used to be Rupp). We were able to reconnect a few years ago when you recognized me as I was buying potatoes from you and I'm grateful for that. I didn't realize until now the many connections that we also share. I just thought you'd want to know that the Stake President, President Parent, out here in the Nibley Stake asked that all the wards include you son in their prayers. My son Travis recently returned from his mission and was speaking in another ward so I know that this was asked in other wards as well as our own and is being done. Our prayers are with your entire family at this time and we pray that he will keep having good days. I'll be keeping up on his progress through this blog. Please know that you're not alone in this. :)
ReplyDeleteQue o Pai Celeste abençõe o Elder Schenk... o Brasil ora pelos missionários e agora, especialmente pelo Elder Schenk....não o Elder Schenk da missão, mas tenho um grande amor pelo trabalho missionário...oro para que o Senhor o proteja neste momento de provação...
ReplyDeleteAmados irmãos e irmãs, não temam. Tenham bom ânimo. O futuro é tão brilhante quanto sua fé. Thomas S. Monson...
Dear Karla and Steve:
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I were there holding Britten's hand--I love him as one of my own. So thankful you are there by his bedside holding him and giving him strength to pull through this. I pray that the power of God's love will permeate your entire being as you attend to Britten's every need. Hug him tight for me and tell him I think he is the most awesome of all!!! When I told my two missionary children about the accident, they were very upset. Landon said, "Britten is such a stud, I love that kid. I will pray and fast for him." Shalise said, "I just sat at the computer and cried--he is such an awesome kid. I will pray for him." Britten is an amazing young man and we adore him. We pray for more miracles every day. We love you, Trudy, Gerald, Shalise, Landon, Kiera and Savannah Knight.
Thank you so much for the daily updates. We pray for all the missionaries everywhere, but we have been especially praying for your family and your son right now. I hope he heals quickly. I hope you feel the sustaining love of all the members of the church.
ReplyDeleteDear Schenk family,
ReplyDeleteI know Elder Schenk personally. I am from Belem Ward, where he was currently serving. He came home for lunch a few times and I am responsible for organizing the missionaries lunch schedule. Elder Schenk is very responsible and very caring with the missionary work. He speaks Portuguese really well, just like a "brazileirinho". We, from Belem ward, are sorry for what happened to him. I would like you to know that we are praying every day for him to recover soon. Since it happened, I was very worried, and always looking for news with the Relief Society president who relayed the news given by Pres. Moreira. I have been following your blog every day and we can see his progress. Thank you for sharing this information, so we can witness this miracle as well. I have great faith and hope that Elder Schenk'll pull through and go home as he came. I wish I could visit him in hospital. Karla and Steven, count on us for anything you need while you are in Sao Paulo. My phone number is 11-3542-8594.
Love Karina Morais Valis
https://www.facebook.com/Moraiskarina #! / Moraiskarina
<3 Prayers are answered! I continue to pray for each of you. SO happy! The love of God fills my heart and leads us all on. Much, much love! Sherilyn
ReplyDeleteQue DEUS possa continuar abençoando todos vcs.
DeleteCom Carinho
Vera Lucia Maria Vieira
Vitoria da Conquista - Ba
Deus está restaurando a vida de ELDER Schenk, ele e muito importante para o senhor. Continuaremos em oração pra que as benção seja derramadas sobre ele.
ReplyDeleteCom muito carinho.
Vera Lucia Maria Vieira - Vitoria da Conquista - Ba
Hello, dear family Schenk, I'm so happy for the great progress of elder Schenk. We are praying for elder Schenk every day and I'm sure Heavenly Father will bless him to be healed. Congratulations on the support they are giving Schenk, he certainly felt the love of you. We are hoping and praying a lot for him. Be strong. A hug, family Cunha.
ReplyDeleteStill Praying Daily! Hugs to all of you. We know he will pull through this in his own time. He is a fighter!!! We love you guys.
ReplyDeleteLove the Clements' of Bancroft
My son went their on his mission. How long has your son been out on his mission? Our prayers are with you. "Good luck!"
ReplyDeletePatty
I'm glad he's making progress! And also to see how much you are worth and wonderful blessings for all the love that demonstrated by our Heavenly Father.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying and always reminding me of you during our conferêcia District Ipatinga.
A good night and that tomorrow, the Day of the Lord, your child may be even stronger.
with love,
Tânia França
Estou muito comovida..sei que ele vai ficar bom, pois quando eu estava lendo o relato,o Espírito tocou-me profundamente.. a partir de hoje vou orar para que a sua recuperação seje a mais rapida possível...sabemos que o Pai Celestial não falha com seus servos.
ReplyDeleteAtenciosamente,
Carla,Floriano-Piauí