Oday she is a picture of health - a happy, smiling child, enjoying life to the full.But less than 18 months ago little Kaiya Jackson was clinging to life in a hospital bed, rigged up to countless wires and bravely battling a deadly brain bug.Kaiya, now two, spent her first Christmas in hospital after a severe case of bacterial meningitis ravaged her body and doctors were forced to remove all of her fingers and her right foot just to give her a chance of life again.Then last Christmas, it was reported how little Kaiya was able to enjoy a festive meal for the first time ever using specially adapted cutlery that attaches to her wrist.Now, the determined tot is making new strides after receiving her first prosthetic leg - and her first ever pair of walking shoes.
STANDING on its hind legs, a nosey polar bear presses its paws against the window of a truck and takes a peek at the tourist inside .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Aged 27, I was swept off my feet by my gorgeous husband, Lee, now 42 .
Exibiting their superhuman strength these ants look ready to create an art attack by lifting pencils several thousand times their own weight .
A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .
A transgender model, who has spent £180k on surgery to become a ‘desirable’ woman, has told of her struggle to find a man who is openly accepting of trans-women .
A woman has revealed how she left her husband of 24 years, after falling in love with a man, 18 years her junior .
Hot Air Balloon tour across Cappadocia, Turkey – With the sun rising in the distance and the spectacular landscapes below, these are the breathtaking views afforded from a hot air balloon flight in Turkey .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .