tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659794689905311915.post8898303055078707841..comments2023-07-27T06:04:59.662-06:00Comments on Elder Britten Schenk: Out and AboutThe Schenk Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15936630857430274197noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659794689905311915.post-91356122223217293472012-07-07T16:37:01.917-06:002012-07-07T16:37:01.917-06:00If there is anything I know about this life, it...If there is anything I know about this life, it's that we have to deal with change, and that change is both difficult and necessary if we are to return home to our Heavenly Father. My heart cries with yours, Britten. It is always hard to say goodbye, and worse when you don't get the chance. Keep your trust in God- sometimes it is easier to do that than at other times. And know that it's ok to shed some tears. I continue to pray for you and for all of your wonderful family! I love you all so very much! ~SherilynAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419441971625477392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659794689905311915.post-65601392232133853352012-07-01T23:20:02.168-06:002012-07-01T23:20:02.168-06:00A man was given a task by the Lord...he was told t...A man was given a task by the Lord...he was told to go and push against the boulder that was in his path. Day after day, the man went out and pushed against the boulder. Year after year went by, and the man was never able to move the boulder, not even one inch! The man grew so disheartened that he felt like giving up. He prayed to the Lord in his anguish, asking why the boulder never moved, in spite of his best efforts. He asked the Lord why he never achieved success, no matter how hard he tried. The answer came from the Lord. He said, "My son, I never asked you to MOVE the boulder, just to PUSH against it. Look at what you have developed through the many years of pushing- you are now strong, you have developed muscles you would not have developed any other way, and you have demonstrated perfect obedience to my will. You have actually achieved true success!" Britten, this story is one of my favorites because it shows the value of trying- that sometimes THAT is the only point. Keep pushing against that boulder. That just may be the point right now. You are constantly in our prayers! Rachel Hill and FamilyRaylohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390924626892198415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659794689905311915.post-54821077295777793702012-07-01T10:20:17.486-06:002012-07-01T10:20:17.486-06:00Just wanted to let Britton know how grateful I am ...Just wanted to let Britton know how grateful I am for his example as a missionary. My son is companions with Elder Squires, who was with Britton during the accident. My son was still in the MTC, but as word spread regarding what had happened, the Elders began praying and fasting that a miraculous recovery would happen. It has been a beautiful testimony building experience for me to follow your blog, and to know a little of what the missionaries in Sao Paulo East have experienced, because of the faith they have been putting in our Father in Heaven. Britton has been an instrument in the Lord's hand, and so has your family. Thank you SO much! May blessings continue to pour out to Britton and to you all! ~Sheryl Halls, mother to Elder Brandon Halls, Sao Paulo East BrazilElderBrandonHallsMissionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955410322462091562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659794689905311915.post-12283724079718576672012-06-28T10:49:58.662-06:002012-06-28T10:49:58.662-06:00I am so glad you are still sharing Britten's r...I am so glad you are still sharing Britten's recovery. I pray for him everyday and am so touched by his testimony and miracles in his life. You have all blessed my life!jkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07133642567778326146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659794689905311915.post-83085408830882532632012-06-28T08:30:44.408-06:002012-06-28T08:30:44.408-06:00I realize that Britton is disappointed at missiona...I realize that Britton is disappointed at missionary milestones he has missed, but I hope he knows he is not forgotten. I still pray for him every day.Julie Markhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11263863405353025499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659794689905311915.post-71142784603554786262012-06-28T00:04:05.862-06:002012-06-28T00:04:05.862-06:00Please tell Britten that his mission is not over. ...Please tell Britten that his mission is not over. I am a brain surgery survivor too. I find myself when I need a boost, I go back and read the testimonies that have been shared on this blog. I read of the strength and the pure love of Christ and steadfast testimony of the gospel. His love for Christ gives me an extra booast of faith and peace when I am faced with the bad days filled with nausea, headaches, nerve pain, dizzy spells and balance issues. Britten's mission has only begun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819697977650870886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659794689905311915.post-20413730407912200352012-06-27T23:07:19.556-06:002012-06-27T23:07:19.556-06:00It's so great to hear from your family and Bri...It's so great to hear from your family and Britten.... He is a miracle! I am sorry for the huge amount of trials upon his head but really excited about the huge amount of blessings that he's been receiving from the Lord! <br />We will keep praying for him, and he did finish his mission, with a lot of honor! The last part of his mission was to teach us all with his great faith!<br />I'm Brazilian but live in Orem for 6 years and I've been following his progress through the blog. <br />Thanks for sharing your life with us!<br />Britten will still be able to go back to Brazil eventually and talk to his beloved friends.<br />Love, <br />Ingrid Henricksen.Ingridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735817937196893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659794689905311915.post-14858517289011609862012-06-27T22:28:40.600-06:002012-06-27T22:28:40.600-06:00Thank you so much for this beautiful post. We are ...Thank you so much for this beautiful post. We are so glad to see your family "out and about", and can't wait to spend some time with you! Britten, you look great! Thank you for your strength and your testimony, which so strengthens everyone you come in contact with. We are so glad for the progress you are making, and continue praying for you every day. We love you so much!<br />Love, Tom, Sheri, and familyTom & Sheri Condiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082169313661893574noreply@blogger.com