Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors
> andlawyers and prospered. Some years later, they chatted after having
> dinner
> together. They discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly
> mother 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 Mamma 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. Mamma 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 and 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."
>
>