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.


Monday, July 02, 2007

Gratitude


I wrote earlier about the many Buddhist monks who meditate on their gratitude. There are so many ways I am grateful for Errol:
his radiant smile
his enjoyment of life (he had his first ice cream this week. he didn't complain)
his pride in his accomplishments (he's rolling side to side these days!)
his pure joy
his rootedness in the moment

Errol is our little monk (he wears a 2 T habit). We are so very lucky to know him.

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