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How is Norma?

A sweet grandmother telephoned St Joseph's Hospital..She timidly asked,

''Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?''

The operator said ''I'll be glad to help dear.What's the name and room number of the patient?''

The grandmother in her weak tremulous voice said,''Norma Findlay room 302''

The operator replied

''Let me put you on hold while I check with the nurses station for that room.''

After a few minutes the operator returned to the phone and said,

''I have good news. Her nurse just told me that Norma is doing well.Her blood pressure is fine; her bloodwork just came back normal and her Physician,has scheduled for her to be discharged tomorrow.''

The grandmother said'

''Thank you.That's wonderful.I was so worried.God bless you for the good news.''

The operator replied,

You're more than welcome.Is Norma your daughter?''

The grandmother said,''No, I'm Norma Findlay In room 302.No one tells me b..... all''

TRUE STORY

Richard

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bewildered profile image
bewildered

I believe you Richard Cornish room 1

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KingoftheCocktails in reply to bewildered

Do I sense something!!!

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jandan

:) very true!!

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KingoftheCocktails in reply to jandan

It happens

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zaney

Now that i do believe . :-)

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KingoftheCocktails in reply to zaney

It is so true

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dall05

Thats just brilliant, and I may try it myself someday when I'm stuck in another hospital bed and starved of information.

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KingoftheCocktails in reply to dall05

It seemed to have worked okay.

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Lynne1955

Fantastic!

Lynne xx

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KingoftheCocktails in reply to Lynne1955

I agree with you.

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longdays

love this story x

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KingoftheCocktails in reply to longdays

Super tale

Well now, thats food for thought,when feeling frustrated in hospital!! xx

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KingoftheCocktails in reply to

When you phone make sure the nurse is not watching and listening

in reply to KingoftheCocktails

Good advice HaHa!! xx

Will remember that one lol x

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