Four brothers left home for college, and they
became successful doctors and lawyers and prospered.
Some years later, they chatted after having dinner
together. They discussed the gifts they were able
to give their elderly mother for Christmas
who lived far away in another city.
The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."
The second said, " I had a hundred thousand dollar
theater built in the house."
The third said, "I had my Mercedes dealer
deliver an SL600 to her."
The fourth said, "You know how Mama loved reading
the Bible and you know she can't read anymore
because she can't see very well.
I met this preacher who told me about a parrot
that can recite the entire Bible.
It took twenty preachers 12 years to teach him.
I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year
for twenty years to the church, but it was worth it.
Mama just has to name the chapter and verse
and the parrot will recite it."
The other brothers were impressed.
After the holidays Mom sent out her Thank You notes.
She wrote: "Milton, the house you built is so huge
I live in only one room, but I have to clean the
whole house. Thanks anyway."
"Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home,
I have my groceries delivered, so I never use
the Mercedes. The thought was good. Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby
sound, it could hold 50 people, but all of my friends
are dead, I've lost my hearing and I'm nearly blind.
I'll never use it.
Thank you for the gesture just the same."
"Dearest Melvin,
you were the only son to have the good
sense to give a little thought to your gift.
The chicken was delicious.
Thank you."
~~~GB~~~
