Errol Milner Clifford: Space

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.

Sunday, October 04, 2009

Space

The space between life and death is usually wide.

At times, with Errol, the space between life and death has become a razor’s edge we’ve had to tiptoe across.

The thinner the line the more balance and concentration it takes to stay on it.

Although Errol’s blood oxygen level is lower than we’d like, today Errol shone and the space opened up wide.

We danced through the sun-dappled living room and spun into oblivion.

It was a beautiful day.

2 comments:

Allison the Meep said...: I love that you and Errol were rocking out to U2. Did you guys go to the Raleigh show?; 4:24 PM
Anonymous said...: What I love about the sight of you and Errol dancing through your living room is that we see both father and son enchanted and smiling. And, the great conclusion, is that Errol continues to smile and look up at you after the dancing stops and he lies on the sofa.
We approach that razor's edge with you and watch with amazement as you and Cary negotiate it. Today your description leave me to teeter, as your blogs often do, smiling through tears.; 4:00 PM