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, December 20, 2009

Special

Owen in Duke Gardens

Errol will have surgery tomorrow morning to install a pacemaker. It will be open-chest, not open-heart surgery, and the doctor said that on a scale of one to ten, with one being a cake-walk, and ten being the most fantastically dangerous, Tuesday's revised-Fontan was a ten, and tomorrow's surgery is just a two. So we will be a few steps down from panic-stricken. The surgery should help Errol's heart be stronger and more efficient which should give him an added zing as he recovers. Think of Errol around 11:00ish in the morning. We feel the love coming this way!

12 comments:

Adrienne ("A") said...

Thanks for keeping us all posted this way--and we are keeping the love coming. Kiss those boys for us!

Ashley said...

I will think of all of you and I will say a prayer for sweet Errol. I hope for his sake this is the last time those doc's have to open him up!
God Bless!
Ashley Mc.

Anonymous said...

may God continue to wrap his arms around each of you, most especially precious little errol and may the Lord continue to carry you all through this ordeal. please know that all 4 of you are loved and prayers are being lifted up continuously!!

Anonymous said...

Oh how exhausted you must be! I have checked your blog several times today, most eager to hear how Errol was progressing. So pleased to hear tomorrow's pacemaker procedure will be less stressful, but rivers of love will continue flowing to Durham until you folks get back home!

Hang in there, and we're all hangin' with you as best we can!

Anne Wilson

Marigene said...

We are thinking of Errol, and of Owen, and of you Jonathan and Cary. Blessings are sent via our heartwaves.

Much love,
Marigene

Stephanie Brown said...

We're snowed in, and we'll be thinking of you tomorrow at 11 while we shovel out. So much love coming down 95 to you.

laura shirley said...

Cary and Jonathan, Thank you for sharing such a personal journey. I love the photos of Owen and Errol. Much strength and love to you all. Laura Shirley

Laura T Shirley said...

Dear Cary and Jonathan, Thank you for sharing such a personal journey. Wishing you much strength and love. I love the photos of Owen and Errol. Laura Shirley

Unknown said...

angels abound at Duke

we are holding you all close

jenna

andrea said...

Errol I will make ten people laugh around 11:00 in your honor!! It may have to be my boys 10 times in a row.. as the snow is not melting fast here.. but you and your contagious smile will be swirling around me!
Don't forget Santa will be here soon. You and Owen are in for some fantastic surprises I am sure!
~andrea

carol kirby said...

Our thoughts will be with you at 11:00 and always -- much love!!

Judi said...

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Judi Hayashi Edwards