WOW! Sounds impressive doesn’t it?Our society is enamored with labels. We love to label. The world of academia has taught us the more alphabets behind a name, the smarter the person and the more respect they should garner.
Well, the letters behind Nicholas’ name aren’t degrees of higher education. No, the letters behind Nicholas’ name are mans way of labeling him; of defining who he is and putting him in his proper box.
Nicholas James Richardson, Down Syndrome, Congenital Heart Defects, Complete Atrio -Ventricular Canal Defect, Tetrology of Fallot, Cerebral Palsy, Cortical Visual Impairment. Now we can properly categorize my son; he’s a severely disabled child with multiple birth defects. Now society can be happy. Nicholas fits neatly into his proper box where labels define him.
Not so fast! Lisa and I don’t subscribe to that secular non-sense. I hate labels and I despise the term “birth defect.” You see, I don’t believe there is such a thing as birth defects. God created Nicholas (and all of us) in His image – in His likeness. The bible says in Jeremiah 1:5 that "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…” James 1:17, which is Nicholas’ life verse, says “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
The fact remains that Nicholas does have numerous “medical conditions.” But Nicholas does not have “birth defects” as society would have us believe. When God created Nicholas, when He formed him in the womb, He did not make a mistake, there were no screw-ups. God created Nicholas just the way He wanted him. In fact, in God’s eyes, Nicholas is perfect. Only in man’s eyes do we see the imperfections.
And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." Matt. 3:17.
Nicholas James Richardson, COG, PSOM.
Nicholas James Richardson, Child of God, Precious Son of Mine…yeah, now that’s more like it.
SPR
6 comments:
Perfect Steven. Just perfect. We too accept that God created Julia with Wilms'- in the womb- as a part of her mission on this earth; which she is fulfilling with such grace and peace. Thank you for your words!
Amen! Preach on brother!! Nicholas is perfectly made by our God that does not make mistakes!
When Hunter was born, we thought "how could God have made such a mistake on his heart?" In time, we realized all that God accomplished through that "mistake" You are so right...He doesn't make mistakes...only perfect little miracles, precious vessels to Christ...through their courage, strength, and healing may they bring so many to know our Lord and Savior! We love you guys and hope that many more will come to be COG through Nicholas, Julia, and all of God's other perfect creatons.
Steve - I canot find the words to express my reaction to what you wrote about Nicholas. It was a beautiful composition from a father on Earth about his son that his Heavenly Father created...simply beautiful. I will always be cheering you guys on from the side lines.
You preach it, I'll turn the pages for ya. GREAT words, my friend.
Great Post! It's certainly not about disabilities... it's about abilities! I know I'm glad that the labels I have gained from society are not my true labels.
I am a "daughter of THE FATHER", "washed in THE blood", and "forgiven". That's all I need to know!
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