Thoughtful gift from my sister

I received a most thoughtful Mother's Day gift from my sister, Jolene. She came across a little yellow book, with a beautiful gardenia on the cover, entitled simply "Mother" amongst my parents' books in her possession. Inside she found a card including a note from my father, Gary, to his mother, Georgianna. The book and card had been sent home from Alabama to his mother while he served as a missionary in the Spring of 1949. Jolene sent each of her siblings a packet for Mother's Day including copies of the card, note, and book including the poems by Edgar A. Guest which my father had marked as special to him. How appropriate on this day when mothers all over the world receive the gift of a telephone call from their missionary sons.

Elder Gary 'R' Ostler

Georgianna Ricks Ostler

Jolene also included a sweet letter to us expressing gratitude for the experience of finding this note which provided a glimpse into the heart of our father expressing his special feelings for his mother. When you lose your father at a far too young age, it is indeed a gift to receive some insight into his personality and his tender feelings. Thank you Jolene for your special gift!