Four brothers left home for college and became sucessful doctors and lawyers. Needless to say, they did quite well for themselves.

Several years later, the four had gotten together for dinner and were discussing the gifts they had been able to et for their aging mother, who now lived far away, in another city.

The first said "I had built a big house for Momma."

The second added "I had put a fifty thousand dollar thater in the house."

The third noted that he had sent a brand new Mercedes Benz for her to enjoy.

The fourth said "you know how momma always loved to read her bible. Now that she is older, she can't read anymore. I met this preacher who told me about a parrot who could recite the entire bible. It took twenty priests a dozen years to train it. I had to pledge $100,000.00 a year for twenty years to buy the bird...but it was truly amazing. State chapter and verse, and the parrot could recite it.

After the Holidays, Momma sent thank you notes for her gifts.

Milton: The house you built is so huge. I live in one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thank you anyway.

Marvin: you built a theater with surround sound that could seat fifty people. All my friends are dead, I am nearly blind and have lost most of my hearing, but it was a nice gesture.

Michael: I am too old to travel, my groceries are delivered and I can't see to drive, but the thought was nice.

Melvin: You were the only son with the sense to put some thought into your gift. The chicken was delicious.

Love ya,

Momma