Boy gives mum tight hug after hearing for the first time- Christopher was overwhelmed when his hearing implant was turned on that he gave his mother a tight hug - The boy heard for the first time in his life when a medical specialist turned on the hearing device - Before the hug Christopher gave his mother, he was surprised, shocked, confused and happy A boy with a hearing impairment has got people talking and congratulating him when he gave his mum a tight hug after his hearing implant was turned on. Christopher's world changed when he heard for the first time in his life. The boy and his parents visited a medical specialist, who turned on his hearing implant, Trending reports. Legit.ng gathers that when the device was turned on, the expression of surprise, shock, confusion and happiness were palpable. Christopher was so happy that he gave his mother a tight hug. In other news, a man in the United States identified as Jason Garrett displayed a rare show of love for his 12-year-old dog Lola who needs to undergo major surgery for pre-heart failure. Recommended for you Lady reapplies for her job after the company advertised her position on Lin... Garrett drained his retirement savings to raise $45,000 (N16.3m) for the procedure, which is said to be 90% success rate. Staff are learning how to perform the procedure at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital. The procedure has a 90 per cent success rate, according to the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital, where staff are learning how to do it. Garrett has raised additional money through crowdfunding to cover the full cost. Lola is a miniature schnauzer and therapy dog who has helped Garrett battle depression and bipolar disorder for over a decade. Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a 9-year-old amazing girl from Virginia called Ayana Ellick who was born in 2009 without hands became a sensation after winning two national writing awards. The brilliant young girl won the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest as well as the Nicholas Maxim Special Award for Excellence in Manuscript Penmanship. Recommended for you "Never look down on anyone": Netizens dig up old photo of Olumide Oworu wit... PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Zaner-Bloser is reportedly an Ohio-based company that publishes research-based handwriting, reading, writing, spelling and vocabulary programs. Young and smart Ellick participated in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest, entering under a special needs category where she emerged on top. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have updated to serve you better There is a 'genius' in every Nigerian family - Comic Con founder | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Christopher was overwhelmed when his hearing implant was turned on that he gave his mother a tight hug - The boy heard for the first time in his life when a medical specialist turned on the hearing device - Before the hug Christopher gave his mother, he was surprised, shocked, confused and happy Legit.ng Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng