writer. er nurse. life explorer.
The Yellow House
New release December 5, 2021
EXCERPT
I think this is where it all begins...
It was the time I fell off the raft. Even though the bright sun beats down on me and the warm sun cradles me, I feel the darkness engulf me. I hear voices calling out to me, shouting from a distance and then almost silence. I feel the pressure of pounding on my chest.Just then, the darkness collides with the bright sun.I gasp and sputter up the salty water from my mouth and nose. I am turned onto my side. My eyes open. The darkness fades until it is gone.”.....
THIS BOOK
My book is a dedication to all health care professionals, who make a difference in patient's lives every day. My co-workers, paramedics, physicians, crisis workers and all care givers. A special thanks to all the front line workers, who reach out to those teetering on death. It's all of us arm in arm, like a linked chain, working together to pull you, or a loved one, out of the jaws of death.
I especially want to thank those who go above and beyond. You know who you are. I want to thank my past, present and future co-workers for making a difference in patients lives every day. Nurses really are super heroes.
One thing I have learned: Kindness is a universal language.
The yellow house was our beloved grandmother and grandfather’s house. It is more than a hundred years old. As far back as I can remember it has always been a yellow house. Such a grand yellow house in it’s day and even now with the yellow paint peeling off of it. It is abandoned most of the year only to be used as a summer home.
My grandmother’s favorite poem is called “ Daffodils” so I find it endearing to call it the yellow house. It has many stories to tell…
Footprints on my heart
A Biography December 1, 2013
In memory of a beautiful child with the biggest heart of anyone I have ever know.
Alyssa, I'm glad I told you everyday what you meant to me. "I love you. I love you for being you. No one can ever replace you." She'd smiled and say, "I know Momma, you love my little arms." You always added, "I love you forever." I miss you so much. You have left your footprints on my heart. You are my SUGAR BEAR. Alyssa, I love you forever!
Preface
This book is for all parents who have lost a child. It is not right that they go before us, especially those whose lives were ended by violence. God bless you. I hope you find comfort in my story. This book is for all those who grieve silently. Life is not easy for anyone. If you stop and listen to those around you, you will find out that everyone has a story to tell. Mine is a tragic one.Testimonials
Footprints on my Heart is a painful and deeply moving story of a mother's loss. Through Dee's words, we come to know the innocent beauty of her little girl Alyssa and the unimaginable pain of so tragically losing her. Dee beautifully honours the life and spirit of her daughter and through her journey we are left inspired by her faith and strength. Her story reminds us that love endures all and quietly moves us to find God's grace in our lives and in our own moments of loss and sorrow. Thank you for sharing your story.
Tammy O'Brien
"Dee chronicles the tragic story of her treasured daughter Alyssa with heartfelt accounts of her daughter's life. It is nearly impossible to put the book down. You become entrenched in her life, feeling like you know her family and friends intimately. You will find yourself experiencing many different emotions as you effortlessly fly through the chapters.
Written with such compassion, Dee's story relates to everyone who has encountered tragic circumstances. This book is a definite must read for everyone."
Celeste Brooklin, On
"In this book, Dee Miles does the courageous work of taking the reader through the horror of losing her daughter, and then shares with us what it takes to reconstruct a self and a life after the worst happens. Dee's candour and faith are endearing and uplifting and the reader can't help but feel awed at the strength of the human spirit when the covers of this book are finally closed."
Susan Lynn Reynolds, Author and Psychotherapist
Dee Miles
Is a Registered Nurse for 29 years mainly in the Emergency Department. An author. A Mother of three wonderful daughter’s: Hannah, Hayleigh and Abby. A wife to my loving husband Gerry; my number one fan.
Books
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The Yellow House
Life in the ER
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Footprints on my Heart
A Biography
100 HUNTLEY STREET | Interview with Dee.
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