It happens less often than it did a year ago, but I still have a lot of sleepless nights. Nights when I am unable to turn my brain off and relax.

I have been wide awake since 3 am. Stuck with my thoughts and tears. The what ifs and why’s hunt me some nights.

Tonight the wind is still. The windchimes that usually calm my spirit and lull me back to sleep are silent. All I hear is the faint sound of traffic in the background.

My thoughts are loud. They can’t be quieted. They are full of pain and sadness. Tomorrow will be a long day because I’ve only had a few hours of sleep.

I am praying that my thoughts calm down and I am able to get some sleep before my work day starts, but if I don’t, I’ll survive another sleepless night…