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by Anonymous
Mama's four sons left
home for college, and they became
successful doctors and lawyers.
One evening, the four brothers
got together for dinner and chatted about the things they have done since they last saw each other. They talked about the 95th birthday gifts they
were able to give their elderly mother who now lived in Florida.
The first son said, "You know I
had a big house built for Mama."
The second son said, " And I had a
large theater built in the house."
The third said, "And 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 the preacher who told me about a
parrot who could recite the entire Bible. It took ten
preachers almost 8 years to teach him. I had to pledge
to contribute $50,000 a year for five years to the
church, but it was worth it. Mama only has to name the
chapter and verse, and the parrot will recite it." The
other brothers were impressed.
A few days later, the brothers received "Thank You" notes from their mama.
She
wrote: "Milton , the house you built is so huge. And you know that I
live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole
house. Thanks anyway."
"Michael,
you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound. You say it
can 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."
"Marvin,
I am too old to drive or to travel. I stay home; I have my groceries
delivered, so I never use the Mercedes. The thought was
good. Thanks."
"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 so much."
Love,
Mama.
