Mama & her bible

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Four brothers left home for college, and each became
very successful. 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 $100,000 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 hardly see.
I met this priest who told me about a parrot that can recite the
entire Bible. It took twenty priests 12 years to teach him. I had
to pledge to contribute $10,000 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 the whole house has to be cleaned. Thanks anyway, Mom"

"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. Mom"

"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound,
that 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. Mom"

"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. Love, Mama"