Errol Milner Clifford: Hearts Beat in the Park

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.

Today we were surrounded by the tight embrace of family, friends, and community at Seeds of Love for Errol's Heart Beats in the Park. Under a bright blue sky, folks were led through a metabolic workout (hubba hubba), yoga, and tai chi.

When Errol arrived (fashionably late) he was given a hero's welcome. It's amazing how much joy one little boy (with one big smile) can bring to so many people, and it's wonderful to see the heart of a community grow so big.

There are more Seeds of Love for Errol events coming up soon.

Here's an interview I conducted with Errol where I asked him how he liked the Hearts Beat in the Park festival.

Errol Milner Clifford

Errol Milner Clifford 2006-2009

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Hearts Beat in the Park

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