Apple Pies
An old man was very ill and nearing his final hours.
He noticed the aroma of apple pies coming from the kitchen.
With his last bit of energy, the old man pulled himself slowly out from his bed,
across the floor to the stairs, and down the stairs to the kitchen.
His wife was just taking the apple pies from the oven.
With his last bit of energy, he reached for a pie.
His wife tapped the back of his hand, and said,
"Leave them alone, they're for the funeral!