Oh, I’ve got one that still makes me smile. A young man was scheduled for a minor incision, and before the room was even ready he decided he’d do his own “calming” routine. He started counting loudly, “One…two…three…” but every time he got to three he accidentally said “four” instead. He kept laughing at himself, and I couldn't help but chuckle too. We all knew he was just trying to stay relaxed, and by the time the doctor called, he was already feeling a little more at ease. It was a reminder that sometimes the best way to calm someone is just a little silly breath and a shared giggle.