How has the LVAD allowed you to get back to living?

This inspiring article below shares the story of Ruby Howell who's part of the choir at the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Tennessee. Before having the LVAD implanted other methods of treatment were tried and were not successful. Having the LVAD implanted has allowed Ruby to go back to doing what she loves most, singing.

Howell is not currently on the transplant list and she says, ?Honey, I don?t want to change. I am keeping my batteries.?

See full article here.

What do you think of Ruby's story? How has the LVAD allowed you to get back to living? What could you not do before that you can do now? What are you most grateful for?