The Chicken Was Delicious

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Four brothers left home for college — one became a lawyer, one a doctor, one a scientist, and one an entertainer. They all went on to be very successful.

When their elderly mother was living alone, each son decided to give her a special gift.

Years later, the brothers were talking about what they had done for her.

The first said, “I had a beautiful, large house built for Mama.”

The second said, “I installed a state-of-the-art home theater — cost a small fortune.”

The third said, “I bought her a brand-new luxury car with a full-time chauffeur.”

The fourth smiled and said, “You know how Mama loves reading the Bible — and you know her eyesight isn’t what it used to be. I sent her a parrot that can recite the entire Bible from memory. It took 12 scholars and 20 years to teach him. I had to pledge $100,000 a year for 20 years, but it was worth it. All Mama has to do is name the book, chapter, and verse.”

A few weeks later, Mom sent out her thank-you notes.

To the first son, she wrote: “The house you built is enormous. I live in one room, but I have to clean the whole thing. Thank you, dear.”

To the second son, she wrote: “The theater is lovely, but I don’t hear well anymore and I can barely see. Thank you anyway.”

To the third son, she wrote: “The car is beautiful, but I rarely go anywhere. I mostly stay home. Thank you all the same.”

And to the fourth son, she wrote: “You were the only one who truly put thought into your gift. The chicken was delicious.”

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Posted: May 15, 2026 (1 month ago)
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