Saving Abigail Grace: A Mother's Story of Transforming Pain into Purpose

by Layla Slater

Overview

Two Semis, One Helicopter, and a Shattered Plan

On an ordinary October day, Layla Slater's world changed in an instant. A catastrophic accident left her fighting for her life, forcing her unborn daughter, Abigail Grace, into a premature and fragile existence. Born in the midst of chaos, baby Abigail faced insurmountable odds-devastating injuries, countless surgeries, and an uncertain future.

From her own hospital bed, battling pain from life-altering wounds, Layla began a journey of unimaginable strength. With faith in God as her anchor and love as her guide, she fought to heal herself while remaining by Abigail's side in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), determined to give her daughter every chance to survive.

Saving Abigail Grace is a deeply moving memoir about resilience in the face of tremendous personal trauma. Layla's story unveils the power of hope and faith, the limitless depths of a mother's love, and the miracles that arise when you refuse to give up. Layla valiantly takes readers through each moment of her compelling story of healing and restoration-a path etched with hardship and resilience, but also marked by strength and triumph!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798991235723
Publisher:	Layla Slater
Publication date:	04/08/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	92 MB
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About the Author

Layla Slater was born and raised in Monmouth, Illinois, where she became the first in her family to attend college. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University and a Master of Arts degree in environmental studies from the University of Illinois at Springfield.Layla now serves as the operations manager of Slater Wealth Management, the Peoria-based firm she co-owns with her husband, Brian. She is deeply committed to her community, serving on the board of Family House of Peoria, volunteering for the Hydrocephalus Association, and advocating as an Epilepsy Awareness Ambassador. Her dedication has been recognized with the Career Leader of the Year award from Women in Leadership of Central Illinois. Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Layla enjoys creating art, attending local theater and symphony performances, and staying active through yoga and hiking. She lives in Peoria, Illinois, with her husband and their dogs, Loki and Bentley. She also treasures time spent with her adult children, Noah and Abigail. Layla hopes her story will inspire others to embrace perseverance, faith, and hope, even in challenging times. She has included resources in her book to support readers in managing physical and mental health and navigating special education. Passionate about advocacy, she is available for speaking engagements to educate school staff about epilepsy in the classroom and guide parents through the IEP and 504 plan process.