In the midst of the most recent surge, the ICU turned into a unit where almost no patients made it out alive. Janelle had been taking care of two patients, both that had been requiring prone positioning and neuromuscular blocking agents. However, during one of her shifts, it was time to start taking them off sedation to see if they could awaken. One of the patients had been from her hometown, and you could tell Janelle already had a special place in her heart for this patient. The next day, Janelle was back with the same two patients; this time, both of them were able to be extubated! Such success in the current state. Due to changes in acuity, staffing had to be reconfigured, and Janelle had to give up one of the two patients she had built a bond with. Janelle reluctantly gave up one of the patients to another amazing nurse and kept the patient, which since extubation, was yelling, hollering, and more of a challenge. Janelle, who was also precepting a new nurse, was able to spend significant time in this patient’s room, holding her hand, talking to her about the town they live in, and reassuring her everything was going to be okay. Both of these patients ultimately ended up going to our acute rehab unit, and Janelle kept updates on their progress (with their permission of course.) Towards the end of their stay, both of these patients were one of our first patients to attend our Support After Critical Illness support group. Each of which recalled Janelle taking care of them. After her shift for the day, Janelle came down to the ICU support group to see them both. The patient that had been yelling recalled how Janelle was there, holding her hand and making her feel safe. The patient admitted to taking off her oxygen just so the nurse would come back into the room because she was scared. She recalled Janelle being by her side until she was transferred to another unit. Both patients were so appreciative of the care Janelle provided. Janelle was also touched by the patients; she, at one time, didn’t think they would make it past ICU. She purchased both patients a gift, a candle that said: “Home for the Holidays” since each patient was able to make it home for Thanksgiving. Janelle’s care for each of these patients is a true testament to what it takes to be a DAISY winning nurse. She demonstrated compassion, provided comfort and understanding to the patient’s emotional and psychological needs during a very scary time, and understood that just the little things, like holding a patient’s hand, would make such an impact.