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, August 16, 2009

Climbing Down Mountains & Headed Home




People keep saying that Errol looks better than ever, that he's more active, that he's got more color in his face, that he should pull over and let his dad drive. Keep saying it! We are thrilled at our tough little man's recovery. Now that his blood is more oxygen rich, we hope for more progress ahead.

When mountaineers ascend high peaks and can't get enough oxygen in their blood they suffer from hypoxia which causes 
  • headaches, breathlessness, 

  • fatigue

  • nausea or vomiting

  • inability to sleep

  • swelling of the face, hands

  • and feet

  • and general weakness
I feel like Errol's just come down off the highest mountain. Let's see what you can do with all that oxygenated blood, Little Giant!

1 comment:

Rosalind said...

And Greg Mortenson climbed down a mountain and is now building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan! AIM HIGH ERROL!!