Getting up is a staged process in our household. I pass Linda’s bedroom door on the way downstairs and give a knock before entering to wake her from sleep. She stirs and, given half a chance crawls back under the duvet – no chance – it’s time to get up. I make her a cup […]
It’s So Difficult Letting Them Learn!
We all know that children or even adults with disabilities learn things by doing things. Linda has been going to cookery classes for a few weeks now and turning out some delicious dishes! My problem here, and yes, this is all mine, is letting her get on with learning how to do this. When you […]
Wonderful Williams Syndrome Words
Tonight we were doing the washing up and Linda was watching birds in the garden as she wiped a glass with the tea towel. And there it was again. Another example of that wonderful turn of phrase that Williams Syndrome adults are so reknowned for… as she exclaimed: “Well stone me, with a feather!”. I’m […]
Sister, Can I Have a Tablet?
Living with Linda full time means you get to really see how common things are on a day by day basis. One phrase that comes up again and again is: “Sister, can I have a tablet?” Linda is asking for medication, paracetamol usually, for… well sometimes it’s a headache, sometimes tummy pain, sometimes joint pains. […]
Linda – In Her Own Words
Tonight I (Meg) asked Linda if she would like to say anything to the world on her blog and she took over the keyboard: i am a lovely girl i would like a new bible and a new dinasaw if i had the money to buy them. So there you have it, Linda, at this […]
Euro FIFA and the Queen’s coronation of course!
If you’ve ever spent any time with someone who has Williams Syndrome you’ll probably recognise that one of the symptoms of Williams Syndrome is, talking to yourself. Well Linda doesn’t always talk to herself but she does talk with someone who’s not exactly in the room. You can imagine the intrigue when she proudly announces […]
Anxiety Symptoms Return
When you start reading about details of Williams Syndrome symptoms in adults, you begin to pick up that anxiety is one of the more common symptoms shown by many adults. Anxiety – doesn’t sound too disturbing does it? Maybe a little nervousness, maybe some uncertainty in difficult situations? I admit I wasn’t too worried to […]
Angry Birds
Linda, loves music, she loves dancing, she loves babies, she loves aeroplanes… These things, although an eclectic collection of passions, are probably familiar to many people who know someone with Williams Syndrome. Never has Linda been particularly interested in computer games, until now. I guess she is used to seeing me come home, sit on […]
At A Funeral
Funerals are often tough times for many people. It might be different but not necessarily easier for a Williams Syndrome adult. We have recently and unexpectedly lost an ageing auntie. We know she’d had a long life, we know it was a blessed release and we’re still going to miss her a lot! The funeral […]
Samsung Monte in the Bag!
After several days of intensive online browsing, Linda has finally decided on what phone to buy. The final purchase was a pink Samsung Monte. I’ve got beyond wondering whether it’s a downgrade or even value for money. It is bringing great pleasure and, when you’re spending your own, hard earned money, I guess we all […]