So an operation was performed to separate the toes so that he could use them as fingers to grab, turn a page, or perform other functions. In , Nick made the long journey from Australia to southern California where he is the president of the international non-profit ministry, Life Without Limbs, which was established in Evangelist , motivational speaker. Nick constantly wondered why he was different than all the other kids. He does not publicly identify with or adhere to any denomination or congregation.