Daryl Branscombe - Walking With A Limp

Words from the Author

On December 2, 1995, my life changed forever. That was the day Michael passed away. He fought a courageous battle with APECED Syndrome. Michael was 22 years old.

APECD, or Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy, is a rare genetic disease that causes the immune system to attack vital organs.

Anthony, my youngest son, had also been diagnosed with APECED, but he did not display the same symptoms as his brother. We were optimistic that Anthony’s illness could be managed, and that he would go on to live a normal, productive life. But while grieving the loss of Michael, Anthony, at 21 years of age, also passed away on March 18, 1997, just 16-months after Michael.

When I lost Anthony I did not know how I was going to live another five minutes, let alone a lifetime.

Through the grace of God and the resiliency of the human spirit, I found a way to carry on. Some people refer to me as a “barometer,” measuring their own troubles against mine. In essence, they are saying, “If he can survive such an intense tragedy and continue leading a positive, productive life, then maybe I can find the strength to do the same.”

Although my wounds are still painful, and the deaths of my two sons will never be forgotten, I have learned to experience the beauty and magic of life while “walking with a limp.” I hope you will as well.

Daryl Branscombe
Author - Walking With A Limp

The Book

Pain in whatever form is a part of life. They say that the greatest physical pains one can experience are childbirth and kidney stones. The most emotional pain one can experience is the loss of a child. When you double that emotional loss, the pain is unbearable.

Pain and pleasure go hand in hand. Think of a mother’s pain during childbirth, then think of her pure pleasure as she holds her newborn. Think of the pleasure of a cold glass of water after a day of working in the hot summer sun.

This lesson is of no help when you are in the depths of despair. However, pain is part of life. Without it there would be less pleasure.

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