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.


Friday, December 04, 2009

One step forward, two steps back

Errol's chest tube got stopped up today and a surgical nurse practitioner had to unclog it. After just a moment at work, a torrent of fluid came gushing out of Errol's chest. Losing all that fluid should make Errol feel a whole lot better, but we wish we knew why he had so much fluid on his lungs to begin with, and wether this will be an ongoing problem. To answer all our questions, Little Man might need another heart catheterization, which means that we will be spending a lot more time at Duke Hospital.

Errol is so resilient, and you can from his picture that Errol is trying to make the best of the situation, but he's had a hard week. Keep him in your thoughts!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

we're all thinking about errol here in winston, and working to get things going to help him out!

Anne Wilson said...

In my thoughts as well as in my heart ~ each of you. Hope Owen enjoyed the Nutcracker!

Wakeford said...

Oh sweet boy. Hang in there. We're all thinking of you here.

SoSock said...

The question marks are often the worst part. Hang tough you guys, I know Errol is

andrea said...

Errol you are stronger and more joyfilled then I could ever be... are you an Spirit sent to teach us how to live with Intention?
Hope you get to be home soon and feel better even sooner!

Marigene said...

Jonathan and Cary,

We are so moved by your Little Man, and he and you all (including Owen!!) are in our hearts always. We are sending you much love and prayers.

Marigene

Katherine said...

We miss you, Errol!