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.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Happier than ever
It happened tonight! Errol's blood is getting more oxygen than before the operation and Errol is funnier, sweeter, and happier than ever before. How can you be happier than happiest? Just ask Errol.
2 comments:
Anne W.
said...
Two very precious boys! Thanks for continuing to share with all of us. Am amazed that Errol does not appear to be sore from surgery; looks as if those belly laughs would be painful. Quick snap back, thankfully!
Hello Jonathan, I just learned of this website recently and have been going through all of your blogs to get the full picture of the amazing story of Errol and his wonderful family. I've laughed and cried and sent the website to many of my family and friends so they can hear about the abundant love and hope and joy that this baby has brought into the world. I don't know if you know that our family spent 5 months in the NICU at Chapel Hill when Kara's baby boy was born very prematurely and had many many medical crises and challenges. We too were supported by a large and loving community so I know what this support means to all of you. And just yesterday, Kara and I played one of the videos of Errol laughing for Nolan who kept trying to get Errol out of the computer! I hope some day to meet Errol and see you again. I'm sending much love and appreciation for the wonderful family you have. With deep affection, Carolyn Ikenberry
2 comments:
Two very precious boys! Thanks for continuing to share with all of us. Am amazed that Errol does not appear to be sore from surgery; looks as if those belly laughs would be painful. Quick snap back, thankfully!
Hello Jonathan, I just learned of this website recently and have been going through all of your blogs to get the full picture of the amazing story of Errol and his wonderful family. I've laughed and cried and sent the website to many of my family and friends so they can hear about the abundant love and hope and joy that this baby has brought into the world.
I don't know if you know that our family spent 5 months in the NICU at Chapel Hill when Kara's baby boy was born very prematurely and had many many medical crises and challenges. We too were supported by a large and loving community so I know what this support means to all of you.
And just yesterday, Kara and I played one of the videos of Errol laughing for Nolan who kept trying to get Errol out of the computer!
I hope some day to meet Errol and see you again. I'm sending much love and appreciation for the wonderful family you have. With deep affection, Carolyn Ikenberry
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