Errol Milner Clifford: Marriage

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, December 16, 2008

Marriage

We were driving to the mountains to cut down a Christmas tree when Owen told us about his plans for the future.

Owen: Are Ken and Rick married?

Mama: Ken and Rick have lived together a long time, and they love each other, but our state doesn’t allow them to marry.

Daddy: Who will you marry, Owen?

Owen: I don’t know.

Daddy: You could marry your friend, Sophia.

Owen: No, Daddy. Not Sophia.

Mama: What about Noel or Ireland?

Daddy: You could marry Sophie, or what about, Roman?

Owen: Roman! That’s silly, Daddy. I’m not gay!

Daddy: Who would you like to marry, Owen?

Owen: I’m not going to get married. When you and Mama get old and die, I’m going to live here in the house with Errol.

1 comment:

Rise children rise said...: this is amazing. I just read it, two days before Christmas. It is a fitting Christmas blog entry. Love, love, love come down. This is so touching. It made me cry.
Peter; 9:55 AM