Have you ever had one of those days when you just need a good laugh? Well, you’re in luck, because here are two heartwarming and downright hilarious true stories featuring two unforgettable grandmas who prove that age is just a number—and a great sense of humor doesn’t fade with time.

The first story takes us to a quiet hospital room and begins with a gentle voice on the phone. A sweet elderly woman called St. Joseph’s Hospital and, with a soft, shaky voice, asked the operator, “Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?” The operator, kind and professional, responded warmly, “Of course, dear. What’s the name and room number of the patient?” There was a pause on the line before the grandmother replied, “Norma Findlay, Room 302.”

“Let me check with the nurse’s station for that room. Please hold,” the operator said politely. A short moment passed as the operator called the floor. When she returned, her voice was cheerful. “Great news! The nurse says Norma is doing really well. Her blood pressure is excellent, her lab work is all normal, and Dr. Cohen has scheduled her to be discharged tomorrow.”

There was an audible sigh of relief from the woman on the phone. “Oh, thank you so much,” she said with heartfelt emotion. “That’s such wonderful news. I’ve been so worried. God bless you for telling me.”

The operator, clearly touched by the gratitude, asked with a smile, “Is Norma your daughter?”

There was a slight pause before the woman replied, “No, I am Norma Findlay in Room 302. Nobody tells me anything around here!”

Sometimes, the only way to get the information you need is to ask for it yourself—especially when you’re the patient!

And if you thought that was funny, wait until you hear about Grandma Edna.

Once a year, Grandma Edna paid a visit to her doctor for her annual checkup. During the appointment, her doctor, just trying to make some friendly small talk, asked, “So, Mrs. Edna, how have you been feeling lately?”

“Oh, I’m doing just fine, doctor,” she replied cheerfully. “But there is one little thing… I seem to be passing gas quite a bit. It’s not really a problem, though. They’re completely silent, and there’s no smell at all. Actually, I’ve probably let out ten just sitting here talking to you—and you wouldn’t even know!”

The doctor, doing his best to maintain a straight face, nodded and wrote something quickly on his notepad. “Alright then, Mrs. Edna. I’m going to give you some pills. Take these twice a day and come back in a week, okay?”

A week later, Edna returned to the office, this time with a scowl on her face and her arms tightly crossed. “Doctor, I don’t know what those pills were supposed to do, but now my gas smells absolutely awful!”

The doctor looked up from his desk with a big grin and said, “Great! Now that we’ve fixed your sense of smell, let’s work on your hearing!”

These two stories are more than just funny—they’re charming reminders of how humor, honesty, and a little bit of sassiness can brighten even the dullest moments. Whether it’s calling the hospital to check on yourself or thinking you’re helping with one problem but solving another instead, grandmas truly do have a way of keeping life interesting.

So next time you’re feeling a little down, just remember Grandma Norma and Grandma Edna—two ladies who aren’t afraid to speak their minds and laugh along the way.