Over the years it has been difficult trying to get Dale to understand that although I believe people mean well when they tell you they’ll do something or take you somewhere, that often they’re just trying to be nice. Very hard concept to comprehend when your genetic build tells you everyone is honest, everyone is kind, and everyone is genuine.

Well today, let’s call him Mr. D, Dale’s assigned companion through a Companion Service for the the disabled, said to him “Alright Mr Dale, you have a great weekend and I’ll call you to make sure you’re doing ok” Dale says with a very light chuckle in front of it “You say that every Friday and haven’t called me yet” another chuckle.

He’s too funny. A lesson I’ve been trying to help him grasp for years kicked in at that very moment.  The good part is it’s a good sign of the level of comfort he has with Mr. D because he didn’t approach it thinking he’d be mad at him or wouldn’t be his friend anymore.

Good job Dale ?