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The Revenoor, a most discerning and astute gentleman from out west, sent this one
about a mother and her four sons...

Four brothers left home for college, and they went on to became highly successful
doctors and lawyers.

One evening, they chatted after having dinner together. They discussed the 95th
birthday gifts they'd been able to give their elderly mother who had moved to Florida.

Milton, the eldest, said, "You know I had a big house built for Mama."

Second son Marvin added, "And I had a large theater built in the house."

Third son Edgar said, "And I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an SL600 to her."

Youngest son Joel told them: "You all 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 who could 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 the next five years
to the church, but it was worth it. Mama only has to name the Bible chapter and verse,
and the parrot will recite it."

His older brothers were impressed.

After the celebration Mama 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. Love, Mama

Marvin, 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. Love, Mama

Edgar, I am too old to travel. I stay home; I have my groceries
delivered, so I never use the Mercedes. The thought was good
and I thank you. Love, Mama

Dearest Joel, you were the only son to have the good sense to
give a little thought to your gift. The chicken was truly delicious.
Thank you so much. Love, Mama
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