Lemuel the Servant

For bible reading classmates,

Mama's Bible

Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful
prosperous doctors and lawyers. 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 hundred thousand dollar 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't see very well. Well, I
sent her a parrot that can recite the entire Bible. It took twenty
preachers 12 years to train the parrot. I pledged $100,000 a year for
twenty years to the church but it will be worth it when 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 never use the Mercedes. The thought was good Thanks."

"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound, it could
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."

Luv Ya,
MAMA