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, August 18, 2009

Back in the Hospital


Errol is back in the hospital (this picture is from Errol in the emergency department tonight). His wound has opened up and it's infected. The doctors have put Errol on a two day series of antibiotics and if that doesn't work they will put him on a VAC (wound vacuum device) to knock out the infection. Dr. Hines says that Errol's heart and lungs look good and that he thinks that part of Errol's syndrome must be an inability to fight infections (three surgeries, three infections). We will keep you updated on Errol's progress. 

3 comments:

Katherine said...

Yikes! Glad the beautiful photo accompanied the yucky news. Thinking about you lots!
Miss Katherine

SueMo said...

I hope the infection clears quickly so that he is home soon. IIt s nice to see that he is still smiling.

Wakeford said...

Sorry to hear about the setback. Hope the antibiotics are kickin' the infection's butt and taking names. We're thinking about you guys!