LDS missionary blogs useful if etiquette is observed

Another commenter said that if blogging is within the rules for missionaries, "they should be given some etiquette lessons on what to say or not say. I'm not a fan of them sharing personal info on investigators. Letters home are different. The blog should be (available) to invited friends only, not for the entire world to read."

Under special circumstances, such as Elder Schenk's recent accident, the missionary blog can be invaluable as a source of information for those who are interested in the missionary, as well as a source of comfort and strength for the missionary's family.

"We are so thankful for the overwhelming love, support and prayers that we feel from so many," the Schenk's wrote in their blog. "Britten has touched so many lives! We thank our Heavenly Father for his kind mercies."