This past week I had the opportunity to write an email announcing Ellen Austin's retirement from CMC after almost 38 years of service.  Reviewing Ellen's accomplishments, I know that she has impacted many staff over the past years in her work in the Education Department, many of you have shared some great stories about Ellen.   This posting gave me the chance to reflect on my experiences with many of CMC's nurses.  Our nurses are everyday heroes who work behind the scenes and impact those they touch every day--patients, families, staff.  Nurses that I talk to say they don't do anything special--that is what is so special about what nurses do.  Nurses touch people at times in their lives when they are the most vulnerable...and don't consider the things done for those in need as special...it is just what nurses do.  I am grateful for all of CMC's nurses--each of you are heroes to those you serve everyday.