The old priest lay dying in the hospital. For years, he had faithfully
served the people of the nation's capital. He motioned for his nurse
to come
near.
"Yes, Father?" said the nurse.
"I would really like to see Senators Ted Kennedy and Hillary Clinton
before
I die," whispered the priest.
"I'll see what I can do, Father" replied the nurse.
The nurse sent the request to the Senate and waited for a response.
Soon the
word arrived; Senators Kennedy and Clinton would be delighted to visit
the
priest.
As they went to the hospital, Hilary commented to Teddy, "I don't know
why
the old priest wants to see us, but it certainly will help our images
and
might even get me elected President. After all, I'm IN IT TO WIN IT."
Kennedy agreed--it was a good thing.
When they arrived at the priest's room, the priest took Ted's hand in
his
right hand and Hillary's hand in his left. There was silence and a
look of
serenity on the old priest's face.
Finally Senator Kennedy spoke. "Father, of all the people you could
have
chosen, why did you choose us to be with you as you near the end?"
The old priest slowly replied, "I have always tried to pattern my life
after
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
"Amen" said Teddy. "Amen" said Hillary.
The old priest continued... "He died between two lying thieves.
I would like to do the same."