The Scene: The Pearly Gates to Heaven. St Peter was the receptionist at the entrance, and a cat showed up.
St Peter: "I know you! You were a very nice cat on earth and didn't cause any trouble, so I want to offer a gift to you of one special thing you've always wanted."
Cat: "Well, I did always long to own a nice satin pillow like my master had, so I could lie on it."
St Peter: "That's easy. Granted. You shall have the satin pillow after you enter in."
Next a group of mice appeared.
St Peter: "Ah, I remember you. You were such good mice on earth. You didn't steal food from anyone's house and never hurt other animals. Therefore, I want to grant you one special wish you always wanted."
The Chief Mouse answered, "Well, we always watched the children playing and saw them roller skate, and it was beautiful, and it looked like so much fun. Can we each have some roller skates, please?"
St Peter: "Granted. You shall have your wish."
Next day, St Peter was making the rounds inside the Gates, and saw the cat. "Well, Cat ... Did you enjoy the satin pillow?"
Cat: "Oh, indeed I did. And say ... that "Meals on Wheels" thing was a nice touch, too!"
My mum loves this joke, she laughed so much. She still misses her own black cat that she called Luck and hopes he will be in cat heaven. :-)
This was my elderly mom's "favorite" joke. She told it over and over. When she passed to heaven on her 86th birthday, we had the minister tell this one at her memorial celebration of life. Can't help but chuckle whenever I see it or hear it and always think of her with love.
Love it... I deliver "meals on wheels" can't wait till I get back to work on Tuesday and tell everyone this!