There once was a wealthy man named Simeon who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his wealth and he wanted to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him.

An angel hears Simeon's plea and appears to him saying "Sorry, but you can't take your wealth with you." Simeon then implores the angel to speak to God to see if He might bend the rules.

Simeon continues to pray that his wealth could follow him.

The angel reappears and informs Simeon that God has decided to allow him to take one suitcase with him. Overjoyed, Simeon gathers his largest suitcase and fills it with pure gold bars and places it beside his bed.

Soon afterward Simeon dies and shows up at the Gates of Heaven to greet St. Peter.

Seeing the suitcase St. Peter says, "Hold on, you can't bring that in here!"

Simeon then explains to St. Peter that he has permission and asks him to verify his story with the Lord. Sure enough, St. Peter checks and comes back saying, "You're right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I'm supposed to check its contents before letting it through."

St. Peter then opens the suitcase to inspect the worldly items that Simeon found too precious to leave behind and St. Peter then exclaims, "You brought pavement?!"

Simeon then wakes up to realize that he was only having a dream..