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?' 

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

The operator replied , 'Let me place you  on hold while I check with her nurse 
 
After a few minutes, the operator returned to the phone and said,  'Oh, I have good news. 
 
Her nurse just told me that Norma is doing very well. 
 
 
Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came  back as normal, and 
 
Her physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be  discharged on Tuesday.' 
 
 
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 302. No one tells me shit.'

RAYCHEL