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Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful ...
doctor, engineer, accountant and lawyer and prospered.
Some years later, they chatted after having dinner together.
They discussed the gifts that they were able to give to 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 her an SL600."
The fourth said, "Listen to this. You know how Mama loved reading the
Bible and you know she can't read it anymore because she can't see
very well. I met this priest who told me about a parrot that can
recite the entire Bible. It took twenty priests 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
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 give me an expensive theater with Dolby sound. It could
hold 50 people, but all 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."