On the morning of February 6, 1991, Dennis Apple discovered the lifeless body of his son on their family room couch.

Eighteen-year-old Denny had died without warning from what was later explained as complications due to Mononucleosis. Sixteen years later, Dennis still struggles with living in a world without his son.

Life After the Death of My Son shares a glimpse of the unspeakable pain, helplessness, frustration, and eventual healing that Dennis and his wife, Buelah, have experienced since losing their son. Using excerpts from his journal— which he began the day after Denny died,— Dennis explores the dark, lonely road of grieving for a child.

With understanding and compassion, Dennis offers grieving parents insight from 10 lessons he’s learned—and continues to learn. His gentle words and honest understanding will guide those with grieving hearts on their difficult journey.

Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it is important to express the depth of grief in certain inexplicable journeys. The sharing of the pain can lead others through, too. Research shows that those who find meaning in loss are better able to arrive at a complex peace.

What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking of you constantly.