Looking for Praise
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
Rockingham, Australia
February 16, 2026 7:50am CST
The photo has nothing to do with the post.
There have been a few posts recently about names and how they differ from country to country.
My brother-in-law lost his wife a few years ago but before she passed away, she spent some time in hospital. One day, she was in quite a bit of pain and my brother went looking for a particular Indian nurse whose name was Praise. He came across another nurse and, in some distress, he said ‘I’m looking for Praise, I’m looking for Praise’. The nurse threw her arms around him and assured him that he was doing very well. 
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
16 Feb
Not very helpful at the time but funny for us now.3 people like this
@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 Feb
But I'm sure the hug helped him.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb
@BarBaraPrz Yes, he did appreciate the hug. He was treated very courteously in the oncology ward.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
16 Feb
I hope he got it straightened out.
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@Ineeddentures (33871)
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16 Feb
Ive heard that one before..
I used to think you didn't have a sense of humour as you were always quite stoic
But not now, and that was delivered perfectly
Well done Judy
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
16 Feb
That's funny 
a bit sad but funny. I guess nurses hear it all.
a bit sad but funny. I guess nurses hear it all.2 people like this
That's funny but not funny given the reason behind looking for Praise, I suppose if he could have pronounced it the way they do in India he would have found him. Did he find that nurse?
@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Feb
As tragic as the situation was, that was funny.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
17 Feb
That's funny in a very sad situation.
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