As i worked in the ICU last night i watched our first female patient brighten and come to life as her tubes were removed and she was told she would move to the ward today.   She smiled and i understood from the many years i have worked with Team Heart that this means " she has made it".   She will survive.   As much as we try to provide privacy for our patients in the icu it is a open area and lots of the drama surrounding recovering a sick patient.   Today she will go to the ward and the magic will start...she will eat well and walk,  play soccer.   She will grow strong and now have the chance to live a long life.   I was told this evening she may want to be a nurse...kind of cool to think her experience will make her more empathetic and kind to other sick patients.   I will remember this one....