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 11, 2009

PROGRESS



It's been a great day. Errol has been drinking juice, taking his meds, his last iv is gone, his nasul canula is out, and we even took him on a spin in his wheelchair around the 6th floor. As the doctor said this morning, "Errol has turned a corner." Let's hope our house is right around that corner. The doctors even ordered a portable oxygen machine that Errol will take home that will be delivered tomorrow morning. We are so thrilled about Errol's progress that we are beginning to think the unthinkable, that he is going to leave the hospital soon!!!!

6 comments:

Paul said...

Hurray for Errol! What a great picture of the little guy. Nobody would be able to tell what he's just gone through. He is so handsome, a little Paul Newman he is. --Paul P.

Ms. Jennifer said...

I knew you could do it Errol!!! Love and prayers are powerful and Errol sure has had a lot of both. I am so happy for you all. Errol looks great! Keep up the good work and I will send more love and prayers your way!

Love,
Ms. Jennifer

Allison the Meep said...

Way to go, Errol! It's really amazing what that little guy has been through - more in 3 years than most people deal with in a lifetime. He's amazing.

Anonymous said...

What a happy, uplifting report. Long road ahead, of course, but major sighs for such great strides of progress!

More cheers for Errol and his family! Hip, hip, hooray!!!

Anonymous said...

That's my little guy.... you look so good and I am so proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Hugs and kisses.
Love ya , Ms Paula

Anne W. said...

Tis I, Anonymous # 1, unwittingly.