OK! So this is so awesome, I had to include it! (An email exchange with one of the awesome members in Ankeny, Iowa.)

From Jen Syme:

Hello Jennifer,

What a wonderful name you have :)

Your two boys are absolutely, without a doubt, the most precious two missionaries!

Watching your family Christmas Video shows what a wonderful family you have.

And beautiful, might I add!  Your boys have such a great love for each one of your family members!

It was fun to hear all the fun comments that were made while watching it.

Your twins look like a lot of fun and your girls are so beautiful!  Talk about the "Picture Perfect Family"!

I'm sure Tyson had a few things to say about my husband greeting him at the door with all his wacky

questions about the church!  Tyson handled everything like a pro as Elder Jergensen stood in

back of him with a grin the size of China!  What great kids!  You must be proud of them and the

way you and your husband have raised them!

If you are ever able to travel here, we would love to have you!  There are some real amazing things to see

here and the people are so genuine.  We moved here from Salt Lake 3 years ago and just love it!

My husband and I were terrified by all those around us who were not members and hadn't even heard

of our church...now we are Pros!  We jump at the chance to tell people about the gospel now!

Please keep in touch with us!  If you ever want or need anything for your son, do not hesitate in letting us know!

He is such a great missionary, and trust me, I don't say that about every missionary who comes thru :)

He is a hard worker and dedicated!  He will make a great husband and go far in life...as will Tyson!

I am sure it's hard having Tyson leave while his brother is still out.  Just know that you can be proud in knowing

they are hard workers and are watched over every second of the day.  They are a blessing to us also.  We learn so much from them and how to be missionaries ourselves.  We work very close with them and get to know them so well.  It will make it much easier for us to send our boys on missions when the time comes because we know what their day is like, we see how hard they work, and the lives that they are able to change!

Be proud Mom!  You have done well!!

Love,

Jen Syme

On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 9:27 AM, jacej@comcast.net wrote:

Dear Jen,

Wow!  How can I thank you enough for what you did for my boys!  Tyson went on and on about what a neat family you have.  He said that you reminded him of one of his best friends' mom.  She is amazing and one of my favorite people in the world--so I knew exactly what he meant. I'm so grateful for the amazing members in Ankeny.  Zac tells us in every email about something else amazing that the members have done. He's never been so well taken care of.  I am so amazed at the great attitude toward missionary work that you all have.  I have a lot to learn from you!  The Primary activity sounded so incredible.  Zac couldn't believe all the gifts and the tree-- I hear that was thanks to you as well. So, I know I'm not doing a very good job, but I just wanted to thank you for all you do, and please tell the members in your ward thank you for setting such a great example for me.  

Love,

Jennifer Jergensen