Well, I worked at our local Wal-Mart about 2 years ago for about 2 years. I worked in lawn and garden (I know nothing about gardening, I managed to bs my way through gardening questions). A young man also worked in lawn and garden. A very sweet, nice, and kind man. He's probably about 26 he also has Williams! Well he was and still is the door greater and also runs the register when cashiers, like I was needed breaks. I'll be honest I wasn't always nice to him :(. I was never rude to him in person but I do remember me and the other cashiers making comments that he could be somewhat annoying at times. I feel just awful.
I figured all this out when I went to the doctors today. She asked me about Blake and then she mentioned a young man at Wal-Mart had Williams Syndrome. I immediately knew who it was. I feel just awful but I also feel a little better though finding this information out. He's a great person!
I actually still talk to Erik every time I go to Wal-Mart. He knew Blake was in the hospital (Troy's anut works in Lawn and Garden, too) So yes I called lawn and garden when I got home and asked to speak to Erik. I didn't know how to ask such a question. We just started talking he really is easy to talk to. He asked about Blake I gave him an update and then told him he was dx about six weeks ago with WS Erik then told me that that ws extremely rare and that he also had WS. We talked for just a little while longer than he gave me his cell number and house number to call him or his mother with any questions I had(I told you he was sweet). I believe building a stronger friendship with this young man will help. This has been an interesting day!
-Here's a pic of my little men (I don't know how to make a slide show?)
