I remember this one time we went to a pizza spot. If anyone knows him, you know pizza is his favorite food. You would also know that he likes his beverages at room temperature, hence him always ordering with “NO
Come as you are…
August 4, 2019
Dale sings in two of the choirs at his church. We usually prepare Saturday because he is able to get up and out independently. I asked him “so Dale, what color do you have to wear tomorrow?” I asked because
Ashes, ashes, we all fall down…
July 25, 2019
We were at an informal family gathering and as usual Dale was at the table with the adults. If you’re familiar with William’s Syndrome then you already know they prefer adult interaction. But if you know Dale, no matter how
Free Your Mind…
July 24, 2019
Cousin Taray knows how much Dale loves Terry Ellis of EnVogue so he was generous to gift him a pair of tickets to see them live in concert. I am a fan, but the introvert in me wasn’t overly joyed
Perspective
January 11, 2019
Tagged: I am Not My Williams, The Daley Times, Williams Syndrome
I was driving through the neighborhood as I approached a church that is walking distance from our home. It has a lot of history for my family. As children, my mother and her brothers attended Sunday service there. As an
Surprise Birthday Wish
December 5, 2018
Tagged: The Daley Times
This is a late post but cousin Tamara was able to get Pastor Tim Bowman, Jr. to send Dale a video with him singing him happy birthday and wishing him well. He was was very surprised and grateful.
I am with them….
October 15, 2018
On a typical Sunday evening Dale comes home and brief us on the word and the blessings he received that morning. He starts naming attendees for service. He says, Oh Deacon so and so, Brother so and so, Sister so
Don’t forget to live
June 4, 2018
Dale was talking to a friend turned Auntie to him on the phone the other day. He told her “Everyday you wake up and you get ready for work. One day your gonna wake up and say is this all
Peace
March 9, 2018
Tagged: I am Not My Williams, Williams Syndrome
Dale lost one of his best friends, who happens to have been a cousin as well. It was a very tough loss for him, but anyone who knows Dale knows he’s a very spiritual person. Although his heart aches and
Stop just saying that….
July 1, 2017
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