Finding My Knees

Well, um... lying flat on my back here, staring straight up, felt entirely normal until a little twitch ran right down my arm. I gave my fingers a tiny curl, and sure enough, the thick carpet fibers tickled back against my palms. So I took a steadying breath, gathered my legs underneath me, and pushed myself upright. My knees bent just right, and sitting here on the soft beige rug, I found I could look around all by myself.