ou don’t have to be a parent to know that all children are worthy of a chance in life. Some, through no fault of their own, are born into more difficult circumstances than others, but all little boys and girls are equally beautiful, equally deserving of love and respect.

When I look back on my childhood, I’m immensely grateful that it was a happy time. Relatively speaking, I wanted for nothing, and I never felt anything less than appreciated and adored.

Sadly, the harsh reality is that not every child benefits from a stable environment growing up. Some are born into poverty, others into homes where abuse is prevalent.

Others still, like the little boy who is the subject of this story, are orphaned, forced to grow up without the natural love and care afforded by a mother or father…

According to reports, Priscilla Morse was scrolling through her social media newsfeed back in 2015 when she happened upon a photo that would quite literally change her life.

It was of a starving, emaciated young boy named Ryan. Having lost both his parents, he lived in a Bulgarian orphanage, but it was abundantly clear that life had not been kind to him during his short spell on Earth.

Priscilla said: “The skeletal near death child crying in pain…he doesn’t exist anymore. He’s gone forever and he’s been replaced with a chubby, giggly, happy boy who loves kisses and tickles. He rolls all over and can be a naughty little butterball!”

Fattie patty is 23 pounds and has chubbed out of his 18m clothes. If you’re selling 24m, let me know bc I’m buying!Posted by Saving Baby Ryan on Monday, November 28, 2016

I don’t know about you, but this story moved me to tears! Here’s to wishing Ryan all the very best moving forward. Thank you, Priscilla and David, for all the hard work you’ve put in.

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