Mama and her Bible
>
> 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 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 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.
>
> 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 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 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.