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.


Saturday, August 08, 2009

The Road To Recovery


A good morning, so far. The doctors are pleased with Errol's progress and are going to take out his chest tube, which will make him feel better and allow him to sleep on his stomach, and his arterial line, which will allow him to put his favorite fingers in his mouth. These are all tiny baby steps on the road to wellness, but Errol is healing! 

6 comments:

Wakeford said...

Yay! He looks like a sweet little cherub! Get well fast, Errol!

love,
mike and leslie

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Anne G. Wilson said...

Please know our entire community is wrapped around you with lots of love and care. Thanks so much for bringing Errol to us in this format and in such a heartfelt, descriptive way. Our best thoughts are being directed your way, so please catch 'em all!

Doug and Louisa said...

So glad to hear that Errol is on the mend and all the best for a good day today! We're thinking about you guys constantly.

nan said...

Just saw Jonathan and Owen on Sunset...We are SO glad that Errol is recovering well. Please know that we are thinking of all of you- Errol, Owen, Cary and Jonathan. I love all your pictures. He is a beautiful boy.

from the Becks- Nan, Steve, Kevin and Corrie

JOM said...

Thanks to you all for the comments! It means so much to our family!