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.


Friday, March 13, 2009

Frustration = Progress



















Frustration is the root of all progress.
Errol is throwing tantrums these days.
We are thrilled.
We put him down on the floor for just a second and he pulls at his hair, flaps his arms, and screams.
Errol is so frustrated. We are so happy. And we think it’s going to lead somewhere good.
For the past three years, Errol’s desires have been mostly negative:
No wetness. No hunger. No pain.
This is perhaps his first positive desire. Errol really wants to walk. It’s making him mad. And that’s just great with us.

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