Maria, a Filipina kid who was born without arms and legs, wasn't dealt the kindest of cards to start off her life. But things appear to be looking up for her after she was adopted by a pair of loving US-based parents.

Back in 2015, couple Adrianne and Jason Stewart flew from Utah to the Philippines to adopt Maria from an orphanage in Cavite. More than two years later, in an article published by Coconuts Manila, the Stewarts shared just how their smiling bundle of joy has changed all of them.

"She loves to do things on her own," Adrianne said when asked about how the 3-year-old has settled in her new home. "She gets a huge smile on her face and so excited when she finally is able to do something completely on her own. It is so inspiring to see and brings me a lot of joy."

Adrianne explained that she and her husband do not see Maria as having a disability. "She is just our daughter and even though she may have to learn to do things a little different than everyone else, she is still doing the same things as all the other kids."

Besides Maria, Adrianne has two biological daughters with Jason and another adopted son, who is also from the Philippines.

"Her brother loves to play with her and I help him come up with ideas on how to better include her in whatever he is playing with. Her sisters are wonderful with her and love teaching her how to do things," the doting mother said.

According to Adrianne, Maria loves to listen to music, particularly beats from the 1980s. She is also fond of coloring using a custom designed mouthpiece that holds her markers and stuffed animals.

Adrianne also shared that Maria will be attending preschool soon, in addition to receiving the speech and occupational therapy services she needs.

Next year, the Stewarts are planning to adopt another child from the Philippines. "There are so many orphans all over the world and all of them deserve love and a family," Adrianne said.

"It doesn’t matter if they have special needs or are healthy or if they are older children or younger children. They all need a family. Being able to love is really what matters most when considering adoption."