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.
5.3
5.3!!!!!!
32 comments:
Go Errol go!
Keep those numbers dropping - we are cheering here in Winston! Go go go!
Now, that's what I like to hear!
Right on, little brother, right on!
Don't let that innocent smile fool you...he's a fighter!
Anna
I am pumped. I had a dream last night. I was driving out of Winston. I had Errol with me. I saw a large Catholic church. I took Errol out of the car, and down the isle with me. I had to get him back to you guys because he had to go to sleep, but in the meantime, I took him down the center isle. I handed him to the priest. The priest blessed him, and gave him an annointing. It made Errol immediately better. The priest handed him back to me. I took him to you. The next morning, I walked in to your apartment and Errol was doing better. Who knew!
I am pumped. I had a dream last night. I was driving out of Winston. I had Errol with me. I saw a large Catholic church. I took Errol out of the car, and down the isle with me. I had to get him back to you guys because he had to go to sleep, but in the meantime, I took him down the center isle. I handed him to the priest. The priest blessed him, and gave him an annointing. It made Errol immediately better. The priest handed him back to me. I took him to you. The next morning, I walked in to your apartment and Errol was doing better. Who knew!
Way to go Errol! Work hard! Love you lots!
Ms. Jennifer
Cheering in Atlanta - Go Errol!
Oh Errol-you are amazing! Go sweet Errol, Go!!
Nancy
Errol continues to prove what a fighter he is! Keep it going Champ!
Much love and prayers to your wonderful, amazing family.
Love,
Beth Shaw
Go Errol Go!!! You can do it little man we are all rallying behind you.
God Bless you sweetie and the family!
Ashley Mc.
Your writing has the tears rolling down my cheeks.
The love from you and Cary for the little man just.
The pure and utter carpe diem moments.
Errol... showing everyone the impossible means nothing to you. As you have said before Jonathan, Errol has already reached enlightenment!
~andrea
Go Errol, Go! We are sending all the strength and love and positive energy we can muster.
Doug & Molly
Errol is teaching lactate levels a lesson. Go sweet boy.
What a night--what a fighter! You are all fighters--family, docs, nurses! Go Errol!
Way to go Errol!!!! We are all pulling for you. Sofia and Francesca send you and Owen a big kiss!
Cheers for the champion fighter/s!
Anne and Charlie Francis W.
so this is what happens when we spend an evening away from the internet! we came through durham on 95 last night at midnight and thought of you all--and now that we are caught up we are thinking of you some more from old town road. lots of love from all of us.
Woohoo Errol!
I'm adding my pleas and praise to the chorus. Keep fighting, Errol!
I really believe that Errol has special guardian angels sitting right there with him in the PCICU-and I don't just mean the doctors and nurses--I'm talking about the real, heaven sent kind. All I want for Christmas is for Errol to get better.
go errol
Ruthie and I send our love and are thinking of yall!! Let me know if you need me to feed dogs, etc. anytime in the next week (I'll be in Winston as of tomorrow, Wednesday 12/23).
Praise God! We are continuing to pray for you and your family, Errol! God Bless you!
Love,
The Spencers
We went to the chidrens museum today in Winston. I saw Rachel Kuhn, another person that knows Errol. She has been watching the blog. I am not sure if I have ever seen a family so surrounded in love. You are loved inside the family and in your extended family around the nation.
We are with you,
Peter
Thinking of Errol in Athens! Hope things keep headed in the same direction!
I made you all a kite, so you would have to look up! It worked - his numbers are down...let's hope things will keep getting better...
Jeanne
Play on, playa! Our family is thinking of Errol and his family every day. Keep up the good news!
Just catching up with Errol after a few days on the road. I am glad I jumped in at the much more reasonable lactate level of 5.3. Goodness gracious, what a scary time. I am thinking about strong hearts, healing organs, dry lungs, well behaved blood and Errol's beautiful smile.
Izzie
What an awesome God we have.I know God is with Errol and he is going to be alright.We willkeep praying for Errol and for the rest of the family.There is so much love and support for Errol and the family that I can feel it up here in Winston.Will keep in touch.Love you all and throw Errol a kiss for me.
I send you all love and strength and my prayers....all four of you are always in my thoughts..your strength is amazing but I've seen what Errol can inspire! Love to you all!
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