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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 little thought to your gift. The chicken was
delicious. Thank you."
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