Got up before the birds this morning because I needed to get my run done early. My husband and I hit the rail trail around 7am. Cold morning but warmed up to a perfect running temperature at about mile 3. I was excited to see the baby doe twins this morning. Seems they have survived hunting season so far. They no long have spots and are getting bigger quickly. They weren't scared of me at all. They grazed on the side of the trail and looked at me as I went by. One of them was literally 10 feet away (a little uncomfortably close). Hopefully those little does won't be so brave when a hunter walks up on them. My IT band started acting up so at mile 6 I swung by the truck and got a knee brace out of my bag that I've been carrying for a couple of years now (thanks QP). I put it on just to see if it helped ... and it did! No more IT trouble for the rest of the run. I need to invest in one of those bands you wrap around the top of your knee. Anyone every use one? After the run I dashed in the shower and made it to a Christmas play with my daughter, my grandson, and my son-in-law's mom. We loved watching Harvey's face as he took in all the lights, singing, and kids. His new medication has helped with his seizures, he is down to about 4 seizures a day now. Hopefully we can get it to zero. I am so grateful for today. Family, friends, and health. | 