Four brothers

[Carpe Diem]

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 that they were able to
give to 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 hundred thousand dollar theater built in
the house."

The third said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver her an SL600."

The fourth said, "Listen to this. You know how Mama loved reading
the Bible and you know she can't read it anymore because she can't see
very well. 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 $100,000 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 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 give me an expensive theater with Dolby sound, it
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."

"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."