When will she just lay down and go to sleep??

there's a little girl that I contend with often. she seldom sleeps. she pitches these amazingly silent fits in the night. i am always surprised when she returns - even if she's been gone for a few days.

we camped Friday night - and she didn't go with us. sounds other than deafening silence occupied my mind. river sounds. night sounds. randy sleeping deeply beside me. the words and laughter of friendship filled my sleep.

last night- she returned. reminding me that this journey is long. that the reprieve I asked for was granted but was just that and nothing more. i want peace with that little girl. i'm sure she does too.