"If God can use a man without arms and legs to be His hands and feet, then He will certainly use any willing heart! " -Nick Vujicic
We we're born distinct from each other under the principle of genetic diversity. Most of us got the awesome traits inherited from our ancestors. But life doesn't always work that way. Nick was born without limbs.
Can you imagine yourself without arms and legs?
... trying to get through the hectic day?
... can't walk?
... difficulty in taking care of the basic needs?
... or even embracing your love ones?
Introducing to you Nicholas Vujicic. He was born on December 4, 1982 in Melbourne, Australia having no arms and legs.
Nick's mom became pregnant of him at the age of 25. As a midwife who is working as a pediatric nurse, she knew the best thing to do and was very careful with the pregnancy. In addition to that, she consulted to well-known doctors and received great assurance for a healthy pregnancy. But even with that, she was still not contented.
“I hope that everything’s okay with the baby”. -Nick's Mom to his Dad
The ultrasound performed didn't find any unusual. The doctors just told them that the baby was a boy. During the delivery, there was a moment of silence and they summoned a pediatrician instead of having the mother to hold him. With that, his mom knew there was something wrong since she had assisted in many deliveries as a nurse.
“What is it?” “What’s wrong with my baby?”
She persistently demanded for a response.
“Phocamelia”, the doctor said.
Because of her background, she knew that condition where babies are born without limbs. It broke her heart so much that she can't even believe nor accept the fact.
But Nick's life didn't end there. In fact, it went different ways contrary to what was expected. The young boy refused to be limited with his physical condition.
Despite the unimaginable struggle in life, he grew as a fine man.
At the age of 19, he has shared his story by travelling around the world in stadiums ranging from students to professionals.
He has achieved more than what most of the people accomplished in a lifetime. He became a musician, actor, author and his hobbies in fishing and swimming tells us that he is not limited in his condition.
He has released motivational films, like 'Life's Greater Purpose' and 'Biography of a Determined Man of Faith'. He has also written a book titled 'Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life'. This speaker has even acted in a short film, ‘The Butterfly Circus’, earning the film three awards, and bagging one himself, for his brilliant portrayal of a man very much like himself, who is given a second chance to love himself.
He founded his own organization called Life without Limbs.
Most importantly, he became a great husband to his wife Kanae Miyahara, and an awesome father to his kids.
According to Nick, the victory over his struggles, as well as his strength and passion for life today, can be credited to his faith in God. His family, friends and the many people he has encountered along the journey have inspired him to carry on, as well.
Life is truly amazing in its own ways. We find certain situations unfavorable to us. But sometimes we perceive the down side of things. Nick Vujicic's life journey tells us to look the other way around. Yeah, sure life is hard sometimes. But God is sovereign and everything happens for a reason.
If he can do it, why can't we?
References:
[1] http://ashrafchaudhryblog.com/how-mother-of-nick-vujicic-reacted-on-his-birth/[2] https://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/about-nick/bio/
[3] https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/nick-vujicic-6151.php
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