It has long been believed that heaven is a haven of unending joy, comfort, and peace—a place where all souls, no matter how big or small, can ultimately find rest. But what if even the most basic of beings were given a heavenly audience, a moment of grace at the pearly gates, and the opportunity to express their deepest desires in this eternal paradise? A modest farm cat and a group of tired mice find themselves in a totally different kind of afterlife experience in this endearing and funny story.
It starts with the ancient farm cat, a creature that lived his whole life in silent devotion, skulking on the wooden floor of a small farmhouse, pursuing bugs, and withstanding frigid winters. His modest presence was a source of quiet warmth, and despite his simple days and lack of amenities, he was a devoted friend to a struggling family.
The cat is met by a kind and understanding God rather than harsh punishment when he arrives at the gates of heaven.
God whispers softly, “You have been a good cat all these years.”
“All you have to do is ask, and you can have anything you want.”
“Well, I lived all my life with a poor family on a farm and had to sleep on hardwood floors,” the cat responds, modest and truthful.
With a kind grin and a surge of heavenly might, God says, “Say no more.”
A fluffy, silky pillow that is warm and comfortable for naps appears instantly. After nestling into it, the cat finally enjoys the comfort he had never experienced and starts the best rest of his life.
Six tiny, squirmy, and worn-out mice show up at the same gates a few days later. Their time on Earth had been filled with desperate runs and close calls. Never having known peace, they had evaded traps, broomsticks, and claws while constantly on the run.
God extends the same invitation to them: “You can have anything you want.” Simply enquire.
The mice beg, still gasping for air after a lifetime of terror: “We’ve had to run all our lives. Dogs, cats, and even broom-wielding women have pursued us. We wouldn’t need to run if we could just have a pair of roller skates.
God smiles once more and commands, “Say no more.”
Each mouse is instantly outfitted with a stylish pair of miniature roller skates that are specially designed to fit their small feet. Finally gliding rather than running, they shriek with delight and dart off into the lovely fields.
A week goes by. Ever calm, heaven hums with satisfaction. God chooses to see how the old cat is doing because He is interested in His new inhabitants.
He discovers the cat sleeping soundly on his plush pillow, its fur shining and its eyes half-closed in contentment. God nudges him awake with gentleness.
“How are you? Are you content here?
With a dreamy smile, the cat stretches and yawns long and contentedly, saying, “Oh, I’ve never been happier in my life. You’ve been sending over the greatest Meals on Wheels!
Initially, this story appears to be merely a light-hearted joke—a traditional twist that makes one laugh. Beneath the humour, however, is a subtle message about reward, perspective, and the surprising intersections of human aspirations. The cat perceives food and comfort. The mice perceive speed and freedom. It appears that heaven provides, albeit possibly not with the outcomes one might anticipate.
This fanciful story challenges us to think about how circumstances impact our lives and how, even in our imagination, we carry our worldly experiences into our imagined dreams or afterlives. It also serves as a reminder that occasionally, the answers to our prayers may simply be included in the divine menu of another person.
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