Saint Peter is watching the gates of Heaven, but he really has to
go the bathroom. He asks Jesus to watch the gates for a few
minutes, and Jesus agrees
As Jesus is standing there, he sees an old man leading a donkey
up from Earth to Heaven. He notices the old man has carpenter's
tools with him. When the old man gets to the gates, Jesus asks
him to describe his life and explain why he feels he should be
admitted into heaven.
The man explains, "In English, my name would be Joseph, but I
didn't live in America or England. I lived a modest life, making
things out of wood. I'm not remembered very well by most people,
but almost everyone has heard of my son. I call him my son, but I
was more of a Dad to him, he didn't really come into this world
in the usual way.
I sent my son out to be among the people of the World. He was
ridiculed by many, and was even known to associate himself with
some pretty unsavory characters, although he himself tried to be
honest and perfect. My single biggest reason for trying to get
into Heaven is to be reunited with my son."
Jesus is awe-struck by the man's story. He looks into the old
man's eyes and asks, "Father?"
The old man's face brightens; he looks at Jesus, and asks,
"Pinocchio?"
Reunion at the pearly gates
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Reunion at the pearly gates
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
