Layla’s Legacy

Layla was prenatally diagnosed with hydrocephalus, but before delivery, the severity of her condition was uncertain. Upon birth, a dismal report surfaced quickly. Layla’s condition was severe, and the initial MRI revealed that only her brainstem was functioning. Even though the doctors felt Layla wouldn’t respond to light or sound, she responded to the flash of a camera, appeared ticklish to the touch, her heart rate seemed to slow as we read to her, and she made noises as if to acknowledge our presence. Layla had one of the longest visiting lists in the NICU. Visitors came to hold, rock, and sing to her. Read more about how Bethany Christian Services ministered to Layla