western australia

I want Praze/Praise

@JudyEv (325758)

Rockingham, Australia

June 28, 2022 7:11pm CST

I wrote that my brother-in-law lost his wife just over twelve months ago. They were a devoted couple and he cared for her so patiently and so well over the last few months. Nurses in Australia can be of any nationality and one of the most helpful was an Indian lady called Praze. Towards the end, Beth (not her real name) was in hospital and it was evident she was in a lot of pain. Ben (not his real name either!) went looking for help. He was quite distraught as the corridors seemed to be empty of any staff. Eventually, he came across a staff member and cried out to her ‘I want Praze, I want Praze’ whereupon she threw her arms around him and said ‘you’re doing a marvellous job’. Thankfully, they were able to help Beth and the incident is now more amusing than distressing. The photo is of part of my brother-in-law’s garden.

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@rsa101 (37952)

• Philippines

29 Jun 22

The beauty of that picture has me spellbound. I enjoy admiring gardens and the natural world. Simply said, I find it sad that that picture has a sad backstory. I sincerely hope he's already fine with losing her.

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@rsa101 (37952)

• Philippines

30 Jun 22

@JudyEv Good for him. After my mom passed away nine years ago, I recall how my dad likewise managed to get back on his feet. I worried that he wouldn't be able to handle things, but up to this point—when he found a new life partner—he was able to do so.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jun 22

@rsa101 He is coping well at the moment and is going to England to visit his youngest daughter soon. He will enjoy that trip I'm sure.

@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

He keeps busy and is getting on with his life which is good and as much as you can expect.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jun 22

Such a lovely garden. Glad he finally got their attention. Thoughts are with him.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

Thanks. He is doing well. He is off to England in a few weeks to visit his youngest daughter.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jun 22

@JudyEv Oh what a nice trip for him to visit his daughter.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jun 22

@JudyEv That is very sad to hear.

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@rebelann (111177)

• El Paso, Texas

29 Jun 22

I had to read this 3 times before I finally got it. Talk about slow..............

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

Haha - I often put 'it's a joke' now to help the non-English speakers.

I'm glad I didn't have to explain it!

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@rebelann (111177)

• El Paso, Texas

29 Jun 22

I almost asked for one then thought I'd simply read it again. You are subtle with your jokes.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

29 Jun 22

At least he got attention even if he could not get "Praze".

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

29 Jun 22

@JudyEv This is true and unusual in a hospital.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

Yes, that's true. It was just unfortunate that there was no-one around at that precise moment.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

29 Jun 22

I hope your brother in law is doing okay.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

I'm sure he misses his wife but he has two daughters and grandkids nearby so he is kept busy and isn't on his own too often.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

29 Jun 22

@JudyEv It’s good they can be with him.

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@sarik1 (6771)

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30 Jun 22

It is nice lovely garden.i hope that all is well.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jun 22

Things are fine with me thanks.

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@snowy22315 (169966)

• United States

29 Jun 22

Funny, how we can find humor sometimes in the darkest times.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

Yes, that's true. It helps too I think.

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@wolfgirl569 (95190)

• Marion, Ohio

29 Jun 22

Lovely garden now. It is funny now. But I am sure it wasnt then.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

It was a very stressful few days around that time. And he wouldn't let anyone else give him a break.

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@xFiacre (12597)

• Ireland

29 Jun 22

@judyev A little bit of much needed lightness in a dark situation.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

True. The staff were all lovely but just when he really needed to find some help, they had all disappeared.

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@Marilynda1225 (79731)

• United States

29 Jun 22

That is quite funny and as sad as the whole situation was it did bring about a laugh. Your brother in law has a very nice garden. Looks very peaceful

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

His garden has so many birds visiting. I really envy him that.

@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

29 Jun 22

I do love that! Glad he was able to get some meds

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jun 22

It's become part of our family talk now - wanting praise.

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@LindaOHio (156157)

• United States

29 Jun 22

Sorry about your BILs loss. The incident was funny though.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

He laughs about it now.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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29 Jun 22

The staff member thought he was saying "praise".

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

Yes, that's what she thought so she praised him.

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@Beestring (13320)

• Hong Kong

29 Jun 22

Sorry about your brother-in-law's loss. Thanks for sharing the incident. It made me smile.

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

We still talk about it from time to time. We'll tell one another 'we want praise' when we've done something clever!

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@RasmaSandra (73444)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

29 Jun 22

Looks like a lovely garden, I am glad the story turned out amusing in the end,

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@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 22

Times can be very tough in hospitals sometimes.

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