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, March 29, 2009

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands

















I don't remember learning to clap. I'll never forget Errol learning. 

"If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it. If you're happy and you know it clap your hands." 

Usually by the time we've gotten through one verse Errol is ready to clap along to the next four hundred. He needs a little help remembering how to start, but once we take his hands in ours and lead him through the motions a few times, muscle memory clicks in and Errol claps along and along and along. He loves clapping and we've never sung this song more than he wanted.

Errol is a great clapper (and head patter). 

Walking is next!

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