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.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Commuters were put in a HOLE lot of trouble after trains were cancelled by a hole created by BADGERS .
Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .
One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Most people have an angel at the top of their Christmas tree, but one bear at Chester Zoo decided he wanted to be the star of the show .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .