Nick Vujicic is a 28-year-old. He enjoys fishing, swimming, and listening to alternative music. He has gone skateboarding, snorkeling, and even surfing with Bethany Hamilton. It seems like he has the typical life of a young man his age, but Nick is different than most people in various ways. Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs, without any diagnosed medical reason.
Nick was an extremely happy child, but he was not always comfortable with his situation. As he got older and went to school kids would tease him because of the absence of arms and legs. His mom insisted that he went to the mainstream school in their neighborhood in Australia instead of the separate school that was for handicapped kids and kids with mental disabilities. Nick was a very smart boy; he had no disabilities besides having no limbs. His mom attended several meetings and was striving to do whatever it took to have her son attend the mainstream school. She finally succeeded and Nick was one of the first to be integrated to a mainstream school.
Nick was bullied throughout his school years. Many kids and classmates teased him because of his situation. When he was eight years old suicidal thoughts occurred frequently in his mind. He felt like he had become a burden and was very unsure of what was to come in his future. He was scared of what would come of him when he grew up and was on his own. He often blamed God for how he was treated and his condition. However, Nick Vujicic sought the Lord and regained strength. He soon became a very faithful and even stronger Christian.
As Nick was attending high school he realized that many people were affected by his story. He prayed often and felt like the Lord was leading him to tell others his story. So, he decided to travel and speak out to people. His stories gave people hope, not just hope in their selves, but hope in the Lord. He has visited over 25 countries and even moved from Australia to the United States because he has gotten so many calls to come and speak in the U.S. His job now is a motivational speaker and evangelist.
Nick Vujicic started a non-profit organization called Life Without Limbs and even wrote a book with the same name. His book is about all the love and hope he received from people around the globe and how he wants to share it with everyone as well. He talks about how he has been invited to share his story, testimony, and faith all over the world and in some very unexpected places. He explains how hard someone may think they have it but when they take a look at him and do not feel as sorry for themselves; they feel sorry for him. However, Nick does not feel sorry for himself in any way. He wants people to realize how important and precious they are to God.
Nick Vujicic is a very inspiring man. He has DVDS, a book – Life Without Limbs, YouTube videos, and even his own blog. If you want to learn more about Nick’s life or hear what he has to say, you can go to www.lifewithoutlimbs.org or you can even search him on YouTube.
By: Elizabeth Farwell
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