Errol Milner Clifford: Day four

Errol Milner Clifford 2006-2009

Errol Milner Clifford was born with a significant heart defect and a cognitive disability that prevented him from walking or talking. As we grieved the child we had anticipated, Errol’s full-bodied smile and irrepressible laugh turned our sorrow into joy, and taught us that many of the best things in life are unexpected. Inspired by Errol’s delightful spirit, friends, family, and neighbors rallied to support our family’s significant emotional, physical, and financial needs, through countless acts of selfless generosity. When Errol’s courageous heart finally failed him on December 23, 2009 we were left numb with grief. In these dark hours we listen hopefully for the echoes of Errol’s brilliant laugh. This blog is the story (starting from present and working back to Errol's birth) of the life and times of the amazing Errol Clifford.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Day four

Midnight on day four. Errol is on a web of machines here in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). There is a nasal canula helping him breath. There are IV lines going into each of his limbs. There are oxygen and heart sensors all over his chest and neck and there are pulse meters on his toes. He looks more robot than human, but it is his only chance at survival. Dr. Hines will perform surgery tomorrow and give Errol a chance at life.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Jonathan,

For such a sick little baby, he is truly beautiful.

Marigene; 12:14 PM