A wasted life?

Thanks to Correction for this:

“A Parable

When the baby died, the angels carried him up to Heaven and rested him gently on a cloud. A man was there, also new, and they decided to tour Heaven together. ‘Tell me about yourself,’ said the baby, trying to put the man at ease.

‘I was old. I died in my sleep. I had a long life, so I can’t complain.’ The man looked at the little baby before him. ‘You, though. How could God let you die so young? It’s cruel. It’s unfair.’

The baby just shrugged. They walked on. As the man walked, he grew angrier and angrier at God. ‘How could God bless me with such a long life, and give this little one nothing? What did I do to deserve so much and him to deserve so little? How could God be so unfair? When I see God, I’m going to demand that he explain himself.’

They continued walking, and finally they spotted God, who was taking a walk. Despite his anger, the man prostrated himself before God. The baby smiled and wiggled his toes. God welcomed them both.

‘I don’t want to question you, Lord, but something’s bothering me,’ said the man. ‘I lived a long life. I had so many years, had so much happiness. Why did you deny this little baby such a life?’

God looked at the man with kindness. ‘Your pity is misplaced,’ he finally said. ‘It is not this child who deserves pity. Ask him about his life; get to know him. Then you will understand.’ Then, embracing both of them, he walked away.

The man was stunned. ‘What on earth did that mean?’ The baby only shrugged. Exasperated, the man said, ‘Tell me about your life, then.’

The baby grinned. ‘Oh, it was wonderful there. Always warm. Everyone was so gentle, so kind. Everyone loved me. Whenever I was hungry, they fed me. When I was dirty, they cleaned me with warm water and soft touches. When I was lonely I had”