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 22, 2009

Waiting

Errol's pacemaker is in. The surgery was a success. Errol's heart is working much better now and is probably pushing out around 30% more blood. Because of the infection and Errol's cardiac arrhythmia, Errol's organs were not getting enough oxygen and by this afternoon were in crisis. Now, thanks to the pacemaker, Errol's organs will get better support. Now we get to hurry up and wait for the labs to come in and tell us about his organ function. Everything depends on what happens in the next few hours.

This is a picture of Errol from his third birthday

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

No way could I turn up my toes for the night before I heard the procedure had successfully taken place. Bless you now, dear Jonathan and Cary, as you wait for further word on Errol's organ function. May you get a positive word soon, so you can get some much needed rest!

A prayer of gratitude for the doctor and the pacemaker, and now fervent prayers for healing and for life itself.

Anne and snoring Charlie Francis

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear it was successful. Rest well sweet Errol!