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.


Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Surgery update

Errol is in surgery right now.

Errol's surgeon, Dr. Lodge (who switched in for Dr. Jaggers because of a scheduling problem), has started the heart-lung machine which will keep Errol alive while they work on his heart.
It will be a while longer before they take Errol off the machine, but all is going according to plan, and thankfully, there have been no big surprises.
We feel the love!

18 comments:

Lori said...

All of your extended Children's Center family is keeping the love coming your way!!!

Hillary said...

Hang in there!

Paul said...

We are thinking and praying for you!!

Laura said...

more love from dc. all our thoughts are with you!

Marigene said...

Jonathan, Cary, Owen, Lucy, Joe, and All Others -

We in Athens are sending you loving vibrations and healing energy. Prayers for angels to watch over Errol and you as well.

Love, Marigene

Jean Johnson said...

Ben, Chaucer, and I are thinking and praying for you all. xoxox

rebecca said...

5300 is sending lots of prayers Errol's way! xoxoxo Rebecca

Unknown said...

We are with you @ Duke (even tho we can't really be there)- with light, hope & strength. And hugs. And caffeine.

Unknown said...

Your Career Center family is lifting you up as well. Beth B

Unknown said...

Holding you close every minute - love, bw

Stephanie Brown said...

the president has convened the joint chiefs and the cabinet and even the kennedy center honorees. michelle is wearing a really great dress, and bo has on his special i heart errol collar. we are all breathing deeply for errol.

Anonymous said...

We are thinking about you all day, and sending love and prayers.

--Dean

Katherine said...

love, love, love!!!!!!

Unknown said...

I am a close friend of Dean's, and I wanted to let you know that prayers and light are coming your way from Denver, CO and Albuquerque, NM (from my parents).

Anonymous said...

We are praying for you and sending good vibes your way. We love you all and look forward to hearing good news from Durham.
Karen and John (and family)

Anonymous said...

I'm joining mental forces with Jenna in Denver, CO to help send prayers and light too. Wish we still lived two doors down from you so we could be there to help out.

xoxo
Suze and Patrick

March Madness Buff Bride said...

We're cheering for you Errol and sending lots of prayers and Love from 5300. :)

Anonymous said...

You are all in our thoughts and prayers daily and especially today. We love you all!
Love your Advance Pediatrics girls