Akpos and his brothers left home to make their fortunes and did very well. One day, the three competitive brothers got back together to discuss the gift that they were giving their elderly mother. Chukwu, the first son, said,”I built a big house for Mom.” Chinedu, the second son, said, “I got her a Mercedes with a driver.” “I’ve got you both beat,” said Akpos, the last born.”You know Mom enjoys the Bible, and you know she can’t see very well. I sent her a brown parrot that can recite the entire Bible. It took twenty monks in a monastery twelve years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year for ten years for them to train him, but it is worth it.” Soon thereafter, their mom sent out her letters of thanks. To Chukwu, she wrote, “Chukwu, the house you built is so huge. I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house.” To the Chinedu, she wrote, “Chinedu, I am too old to travel. I stay home all the time, so I never use the Mercedes. And the driver was rude!” To Akpos, her message was softer: “Dearest Akpos, you were the only son to have the good sense to know what your mother likes. The chicken was delicious!
Posted on: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 07:54:58 +0000
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