tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post1347992186821144882..comments2010-11-03T23:46:25.665-07:00Comments on Chauncy Brinton's Blog: Deployment Week 1Chauncyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07997038558812845776noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post-61268081893415900342010-05-17T10:01:02.081-07:002010-05-17T10:01:02.081-07:00What an experience for a future clinical psycholog...What an experience for a future clinical psychologist! I'm sure you will be a blessing in the lives of your fellow servicemen. Be strong and of good courage, and God will look out for you. We will pray for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303947414766083396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post-92007435835632009252010-05-14T09:20:32.528-07:002010-05-14T09:20:32.528-07:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAUNCEY!! I hope someone makes yo...HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAUNCEY!! I hope someone makes you a cupcake or something! One thing is for sure, you'll remember this birthday more than other ones!!! I talked to Justin the other night, but I forgot to tell him you are in Afghanistan. I'll be sure to tell him next week when I talk to him. He's doing a little better now that he's in a structured environment. He's reading the BOM and goes to Church and FHE every week. Remember to choose to be happy and grateful each day! We really do have that choice! We love and pray for you. Mike & SallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post-7293508605533891842010-05-14T06:52:34.742-07:002010-05-14T06:52:34.742-07:00Chauncy! Wow. You are an amazing guy and will in...Chauncy! Wow. You are an amazing guy and will influence the lives on many people while you are there. Kyrgyzstan is supposed to be a beautiful country with rich culture. What an amazing experience...I can't wait hear more! This is a fantastic blog. God bless you Chauncy and know that you and the other servicemen are in our prayers.<br /><br />RickRick Atkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483951329656182359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post-49940125191380320942010-05-13T11:03:21.717-07:002010-05-13T11:03:21.717-07:00Sir Chauncey (you've earned "sir" st...Sir Chauncey (you've earned "sir" status with me!), Joann and I are so proud of you and all our servicemen and women. Keep this journal going and write your experiences and post photos. It will not only be something you treasure in the future, but rest assured you have many loved ones back home who are reading and cheering you on. Baby Tag wants to be like you when he grows up! God speed, Brinton stripling warrior. Mitch BrintonMitch Brintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299136107260684895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post-56204345757690372712010-05-13T10:16:03.755-07:002010-05-13T10:16:03.755-07:00Chauncey, It's amazing how life's experien...Chauncey, It's amazing how life's experiences change our relationship with God from intense to not so intense!!! For you, it's intense and you will receive much enlightenment as a result. It's my experience that the Spirit is with us constantly (if we are worthy) and is communicating with us, but we sometimes don't hear him, because of all the noise in our lives. I'm certain you will hear him now, because you are listening more intensely! I too shared the account of the stripling warriors in the BOM with your Mom to give her encouragement and hope! Thank you for defending our freedom and the freedom of others in that area. It is a righteouss cause. We love you and pray for you often. Mike BrintonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post-45843837059937065882010-05-13T07:24:02.092-07:002010-05-13T07:24:02.092-07:00Keep up the good work cuz, good to hear of your ex...Keep up the good work cuz, good to hear of your experiences, enjoy the adventure.dwbrintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07990984920313196005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post-77974973598570832312010-05-13T06:45:02.510-07:002010-05-13T06:45:02.510-07:00Dear Chauncy,
Thank you so much for sharing these...Dear Chauncy,<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing these vivid accounts and descriptions of your experiences. Like Anne, I was struck by your resilience and strong sense of attachment. I was especially touched by your deep sense of spirituality and empathic understanding. With your compassionate heart and listening ear, it's no surprise that locals and comrades would open up to you.<br /><br />We will share your blog with the other team members tomorrow. I also want to mention how glad I was to see you one more time before you left to give you a hug goodbye.<br /><br />Take care,<br />LennieUncle Lenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365761360817219623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post-62252743240051954032010-05-13T05:41:36.226-07:002010-05-13T05:41:36.226-07:00Dear Chauncy,
How good to hear from you! Your blo...Dear Chauncy,<br />How good to hear from you! Your blog was full of thoughtful observations-spoken from your heart while ready to receive the heartfelt stories of others. <br />Lennie and I meet with our team tomorrow morning. We will be sure to share your experience with them as we move forward with project.<br />I believe I witnesses all the dimensions of resilience and attachment in your blog--reaching out, making meaning, experiencing the range of emotions, actively coping as you established your safety to explore and engage with the people around you and your larger surroundings--literally, historically, etc! Amazing.<br />Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.<br />Anne<br />PS is there a mailing address we can use for you?Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793106525069597259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475408725526221123.post-77532942654224900092010-05-13T02:50:09.213-07:002010-05-13T02:50:09.213-07:00dear chauncy,
what exactly are you worried about? ...dear chauncy,<br />what exactly are you worried about? if you die you go to heaven. you are so proud to have the book of mormon. that mans you are mormon. you seem to believe its true. so if it is true, then one of the things mormons believe is that there is a place for them in one of the heavens. its all heaven so it doesnt matter which one. its still really great. so be glad. dont worry. be happy. dont be afraid. the lord your god is with you where ever you go; even if it is half way across the world to afghanistan. if you were here he would still be with you.you are strong. you are also very smart or jmu wouldnt take you. you must also be obviously courageous or you wouldnt be military material. you fit the militarys qualifications just as much as you fit a unviersities qualifications for being a student. and even if you didnt fit in with any of that you would always have god and he doesnt have any qualifications that are too great to fulfill. he wont give you anything more than you can bear. thats got to be comforting to know, dont you think? its only 4 months. its not your whole entire life!its hard for me to imagine you ever holding or using a gun or even practicing with one or learning to use one.but you were the one that told me you are on the base at all times. you wont even be involved in any fo the fighting going on. your job is simple. you are safe and protected. consider yourself lucky! it is this way becasue god wishes it to be this way. why? becasue he loves you always no matter what! i told you that you should be very proud of yourself becasue you are doing what god wants you to do. if it were not so you wouldnt have even made it this far all the way to afghanistan. read your patriarchal blessing. maybe it has something really cool in there that will tell you what your future will be like for the next 4 months. read it over and over. even if it doesnt say anything about what to do now its still good words and the truth. reading ones patriarchal blessing always makes them feel better inside. i know you know this and i cant really explain it i just know that when people are lost and need help and redirection and advice they read their patriarchal blessing and it works to make them feel better. it makes me so happy to know you at least have the book of mormon with you. i knew you did, i just was worried you would lsoe it, get it somehow destroyed or have your privilege to read it taken away or just plain not have the time to read it. i hope you dont get made fun of for having it in your hands. learn to use it as an example of who you are. tell people about the church as they become your friends. you are stuck with them for 4 months you might as well make the best of it and make them your friends. dont be afraid to talk to people. you never know what you can learn. you may have something in common with them. do you remember the russians we met at the ice cream place? i made you talk to them on purpose! it was supposed to be practice for a little taste of what things might be like in afghanistan. ok i have said enough. please read it all and ignore the mistakes. i quickly wrote this at an awful time of night(or day). dont forget what i tell you. i support you and believe in you. i am the biggest worrier i know, but i have changed(i dont expect you to have noticed). im still a work in progress but i thank god for the lessons he has taught me in trying to change. the point is if i am not worried about you, if i have faith and confidence in you,if i trust god that he knows what he is doing and that everything will be all right,if i can take something bad and turn it around to soemthing good and be ok with it no matter how silly it is or how small it is, then you should too. please?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com