I'm starting to visibly get back into shape. It's deeply affirming. That may sound shallow, but it's nice to be able to put my body in order. To make these muscles bend to my will again, to walk without pain again. My knee is finally becoming manageable. I'm still slightly crippled, but I can move, work, play again. Things are starting to slide back into place, I'm beginning to feel whole. It is good to be back and breathing.