Patti:
Thanks for the thoughts on thanks. We all have much to be grateful for.
I have a thought about the sleep (or inability to). I also have had times when I couldn't sleep - this technique often has worked for me. Lie on your back; make sure you are very comfortable. Close your eyes, relax, and visualize a black widow - at least half the size of your field of vision and perfectly square (or perfectly round) and solid black. If you see any other colors inside the window, think them black. Sounds simple, but it's hard to do if your mind wants to focus on other things. I think this works because you focus your brain on something simple and prevent it from focusing on all that affects your life. I usually don't manage to make the window perfect - I fall asleep first. BTW if you are uncomfortable (too hot, too cold, in pain), this will be easier if you address those issues first. Alas, I can only do this when I can lie on my back. If you focus on sounds at night, you might also try earplugs. Be sure to get them far enough into your ear so they totally block sound when they expand.
Good luck.
Rosemary
