Younger Brothers Want to Get Rid of Old Mom, Older Brother Shows Them Video from the Past — Story of the Day

Two younger brothers decide to put their old mother into nursing home, but the older brother teaches them a lesson.

Caroline was now 82, and her sons were all grown up and living their own lives. Her husband had passed away when she was just 46, but she had been so devoted to her three boys that remarrying was something she never considered.

Caroline lived alone in her big rambling old house, and only a few times a year did it come to life with the presence of her sons and their families. Now her sons had phoned to say they were visiting her on their own, and Caroline wondered what it was all about.

They arrived together late on a Friday afternoon and Caroline had prepared a slap-up dinner for them. All their favorite food, and even an apple pie with pecans for her youngest son, Roy.

There they were — Tom, Sam, and Roy. They looked so much like their father that tears came into Caroline’s eyes. Tom gave her a bear hug, but Ron and Sam gave her a quick peck on the cheek.

“Mom!” Tom said grinning, “You look younger than ever!”

Caroline laughed. “You’re an old liar, Tom! But come on in boys, I made us some dinner!” As she walked into the house, Caroline stumbled and Tom caught her elbow to steady her.

Roy sighed. “Really mom, you should get a walker. You stumble around like an old drunk.”

Caroline flushed. “I do just fine, Roy, and I don’t want any arguments today! Let’s have dinner.”

A few hours later Caroline looked around the table proudly. All her boys here, just like old times! “So, Sammy,” she asked, “How did that job you did down in Tampa go?”

“Mom, you’ve already asked me that, not even twenty minutes ago!” Sam said sharply.

“Oh, I’m sorry Sammy!” Caroline apologized, “I guess I’m a little forgetful!” To hide her hurt and embarrassment, she got up and started clearing the table. Immediately, Tom was by her side helping her.

Caroline´s phone rang and she picked it up, but she accidentally refused the call instead of answering it. “Oh no!” she cried. “Now what do I do?” she turned to Roy. “Hun, can you show me how to see who called?”

Roy looked at his mother scornfully. “For God’s sake, mom! We’ve shown you how that phone operates a dozen...