So far, having a broken kneecap has been an invitation to:
put socks and underwear on with one straight leg and one bent leg
move in ways I haven't moved before
sit for hours and hours and let people take care of me without feeling guilty
feel what it's like not being able to get up and get myself a glass of water
meditate through intense physical pain
empathize with people who deal with major disabilities every day of their lives
watch Her and TED talks and UBUweb TV
write a postcard to grandma dot and a letter to mom
listen to big music, little musicians
sit on the back porch and feel the warmth of the sun on my face
teach Beckett how to fetch my stuff
take a shower with one leg hanging out of the shower
use my crutches as appendages
slow down and enjoy the slowing down
