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 1st said, "I had a big house built for Mama."

The 2nd said, "I had a hundred thousand dollar theater built in the
house."

The 3rd said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an SL600 to her."

The 4th 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 Mama 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."

Luv Ya, Mama