A Bible for Mother
Four brothers left home for college,and they became
successful doctors and lawyers.
One evening, they chatted after having dinner together. They
discussed the Christmas gifts they were able to give their
elderly mother who moved to Florida .
The first said, "You know I had a big house built for Mama."
The second 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 this preacher who told me about a parrot
that can 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. After the holidays Mom
sent out her Thank You notes.
She wrote: "Milton, the house you built is so huge that 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 never use the Mercedes. The thought
was good. Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound
and 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."
"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, Mom
Four brothers left home for college,and they became
successful doctors and lawyers.
One evening, they chatted after having dinner together. They
discussed the Christmas gifts they were able to give their
elderly mother who moved to Florida .
The first said, "You know I had a big house built for Mama."
The second 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 this preacher who told me about a parrot
that can 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. After the holidays Mom
sent out her Thank You notes.
She wrote: "Milton, the house you built is so huge that 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 never use the Mercedes. The thought
was good. Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound
and 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."
"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, Mom
