Just For Three Days

            A hospital director was a strict advocate of managed health care:  three days and you’re out.  No discussion, no sob stories, no exceptions.  One day, he passed on and found himself in the anteroom of Heaven.

            “  Hmmm, “  said St. Peter sternly as he looked through the director’s file.  “  I guess we can admit you.”

            “  Thank you!”  cried the director.  “  I was a bit worried.  People accused me of being rigid, insensitive and uncaring.  But now you’ve let me into Heaven!”

            “  Well yes, “  said St. Peter, “ but just for three days.”