A tribute to a wonderful family......

Some families have ways of coming into our lives slowly and quietly and then impacting us more than we could have ever imagined. One of these families is the Jorgensen's. I remember first meeting Wendy Jorgensen at a ladies' lunch at Ruby Tuesday's. She and her husband had just moved to town and I think she came with Rita. I remember thinking how warm and cute she was and how well she fit in with all the ladies who were significantly older than she was. I remember she and Brett speaking in sacrament soon after mainly to the youth about making good choices. They were dynamic. I was working in stake Young Women at that time and suggested we get them to come and do something similar for the youth of the stake at a 5th Wednesday stake activity. They came and did the black hat/white hat presentation and were again wonderful. After that, Brett was called into the stake Young Men presidency. He brought a whole new level of organization! I remember the detailed spread sheets he worked up for the youth conference groups and classes. It wasn't long before he was called as the bishop of the Lake Charles ward. By this time Faith was a toddler and the twins were babies if I am not mistaken. I can only imagine what an overwhelming responsibility he felt to have such a young, growing family and now a huge ward to preside over. He has been a wonderful bishop to whom we will always be grateful. Before Ivy got married, he and Wendy went above and beyond in visiting with her and teaching her the temple preparation lessons in their home with the three little girls. What an example of how a celestial family lives. Another thing is during tithing settlement Bishop encouraged us as we read our scriptures to highlight all the references to our Savior Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father. We began immediately and are keeping up with it. It has proven to be a wonderful thing in our family and I'm sure we will do again and again. Next, Bishop Jorgensen helped us get Taylor on his mission to France. He was so supportive with all the interviews, paperwork, etc. By this time, Jace is a toddler and another little Jorensen is on the way. As busy as things got at home, Bishop always seemed to be aware of the needs of his ward and carry out his calling with quiet dignity. And as much as I'm sure her husband was tending to the ward, Wendy seemed to always handle her children and callings with the same love and diligence. Now we get the word that they will be moving to Montana in a few short months. Jorgensen's, know that you are appreciated! We know that you have done so much for so many. We want you to know that we truly appreciate all you have done for our family! Good luck in Montana, Bishop, Wendy, Faith, Ally, Lindsay, Jace and 'baby'!