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Two elderly boaters, Bud and Bob, had been boating buddies all of their lives. When it became clear that Bu d was dying, Bob visited his friend every day. One day, Bob said, “Bud, we’ve both loved boating all our lives. We boated all during grammar school, high school and college. And then we continued boating beyond that. Please do me one favor -- when you get to heaven, somehow you have to let me know if there is boating up there. Bud looked up at Bob from his deathbed. “Bob, you’ve been my best friend for many years. If it’s at all possible, I’ll do this favor for you.” Shortly after that, Bud passed on. At midnight a couple of nights later, Bob was awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling out to him, “Bob, Bob.” “Who is it?” asked Bob, sitting up suddenly. “Who is it?” “Bob, it’s me, Bud.” “You’re not Bud. Bud just passed on.” “I’m telling you, it’s me, Bob,” insisted the voice. “Bud! Where are you?” “In Heaven,” replied Bud. “I have some really good news and a little bad news.” “Tell me the good news first,” said Bob. |
