Breath by Breath by Debra Moody
The course of my illness was stubborn. It began with diabetes, but it soon developed into a far more complicated and dangerous condition. I found myself confronted with the overwhelming realization that I required an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device). Unlike most patients, I found myself unable to leave the hospital as I was connected to an RVAD (Right Ventricular Assist Device).
Being listed for a transplant can be a taxing experience, as not everyone is fortunate enough to receive that opportunity. Miraculously, in just six days of being listed, a donor was found. My life was forever changed, or rather, transformed, by the heartbreaking departure of someone else. This book is a heartfelt tribute to the unsung hero who gave me life without expecting anything in return.
Preview the Journey Through BREATH BY BREATH
hese are the powerful chapters of a life reclaimed—each page of Breath by Breath leaves an imprint of struggle, resilience, and the quiet miracle of hope that follows surrender.
Roots of Resilience
The journey begins with the onset of illness—what started as diabetes unfolds into a life-defining struggle. Amid physical decline, emotional strength begins to take roo
Tangled Vows
Explore the raw reality of living with life-support devices. Through the hum of hospital machines and the uncertainty of each day, courage is both tested and redefined.
The Gift of Breath
Experience the profound moment when hope arrives through the generosity of a donor. Life is not only saved—it is transformed by the selfless act of another.
Each chapter in this memoir traces a step toward healing, offering deep revelations, enduring lessons, and a quiet, persistent light of hope—for anyone facing their own battle to live again.
