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.


Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Wounded Warrior

Errol is still in the hospital and has slept most of the day. He's not comfortable, but his wound has stopped seeping. 

Errol's medical team has concluded that Errol's wound is not infected (hooray), but we still can't explain why Errol's wound reopened instead of healing up properly. The other good news is that Dr. Hines doesn't think that we will have to go back into the operating room to close the wound, but that we can put a VAC on Errol instead.

Life has hurled one medical insult after another at Errol, and he's still the sweetest, happiest person in the universe.

3 comments:

Ms. Jennifer said...

Look what happens when I miss a couple of days checking on Errol's progress. The news you got today sounds like good news. We are busy at school getting ready for Errol and his friends to return. Give him lots of love from me and everyone just stay strong!

Ms. Jennifer

Unknown said...

Dear Errol,

Sending good vibes your way to be strong & heal up quick! We are thinking of you every day. It's so much better to see your smiling face in the neighborhood, but for now we'll have to settle for daily blog updates. Go Errol!!!

Leslie

Unknown said...

It was such relief to see that Errol is in solid recovery and at last will likely stay home for good. I can't wait to kiss those cheeks when I am in Winston for his big event.

Hugs to Owen who is by far the best big brother in the world. Hugs to all of you!
Love,
Nancy Doda