All For Mama

[Karl/Pa.]

Four brothers were faced with the decision of what they could get their elderly mother for a Christmas present. The first said,"I'll a big house built for Mama. That way she can live in a mansion." The second said, "I have a theater built in the house. That way Mama can really enjoy watching a movie." The third said, "I buy Mama a Mercedes and I'll get her the most expensive one on the lot."

The fourth said, "Listen to this. You know how Mama loved the simple things and how she liked reading the Bible and you know she can't read it any more because she can't see very well. I seen a parrot in the pet store that can recite the entire Bible. Mama just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot will recite it."

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 really know what your Mama likes. The chicken was delicious. Thank you."

[Aughnanure]

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