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, January 06, 2009

Back to School


Errol loves school. Today was the first day back to school after the winter holiday and Errol was happy as a clam.

We pulled into the parking lot (late, of course), got the wheelchair out of the back of the car, peeled our little scholar out of his car seat, and then settled him into his wheelchair. As soon as Errol looked around and realized where he was, the professor broke into a huge grin and laughed and laughed. Errol loves school, and no wonder - today he got to sing, eat yogurt, go to the motor lab to play on cool swings and tumble mats, see his brother, drink infant formula mixed with hydra-aid (try it with a shot of vodka), take a power nap, and play with his wonderful teachers.

Errol fell right to sleep tonight, exhausted from his big wonderful day. He’ll probably dream about school tonight (what does Errol dream about?) and greet his school with another round of laughter tomorrow morning.

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