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.

Sunday, January 04, 2009

Hanukkah Wishes


We celebrate Hanukkah, we’re not Jewish (it’s complicated. Don't even ask about Ramadan!)

Owen gave us a list of his Hanukkah wishes this year.
I wish Transformers were real (they’re not?)
I wish I could eat my bottom (who doesn’t? He really said this.)
I wish Errol could walk and talk (we do, too!)

Owen loves his brother, and he’d love it if Errol could get up and play with him.
But his wish isn’t just selfish, Owen knows how great it is to run, jump, scream and sing (and it really is, try it some time, really, try it), and he wishes that Errol could do all the things he can. We do too.

There is hope. Always hope. One day…

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