Hey y’all, I just wanted to take a few minutes and introduce myself for those of you who don’t know me to well. Well first off my I’m Nicholas Nunes. I was born and raised in the home of sunshine, palm trees and white sandy beaches the great state of Florida! My passions and hobbies outside of church include sports especially soccer. I am the oldest of five children from my amazing parents Vic & Linda. Who’ve raised me to always be humble and helpful anyway I can be.
I recently graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in Global Financial Policy this past December. Since then I have been a 11th and 12th grade ESE History teacher at the same high school I graduated from. Never did I hesitate to return and give back to the place that build me. South Florida has been home to my family and I since ’04. And being able to return and teach the next generation, especially those who sometimes forgotten. Just lights a fire in me and puts a smile on my face. And for all of those who read my Bio I’m sorry. But here is where the story begins:
But my journey to this point of joining the World Race has not been so easy. Just over 3 years ago if you told me if I truly knew the Lord, I’d probably lie an say yes. But that was the furthest from the truth. I’d just gotten out of a long term relationship, and not doing well in school or my career. I felt like nothing was going the right way. That’s until a few classmates had convinced me to return to church for the first time in years. And I haven’t looked back, but only to thank the Him for finding my heart again and filling it.
Sadly though it was the Lord preparing me for my greatest challenge yet. One that has tested my re-established faith in Him, and the strength of my family. In late May of 2017 my mother was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Though hopeful and very much promising at the beginning, things eventually turned for the worse and she passed away in October of 2017. This moment tested my resolve and faith I had put in Jesus. But my willingness to stand steadfast in this season of my life. To love, support and help my family through the uneasiness. Only solidified my love and passion for Him.
Its been just over 10 months since she left to join God in his heavenly kingdom. Things have gotten easier, and like she asked me before her passing to keep going. I have done just that, and I know she would be over the moon for this journey I find myself on. She like my father always asked us to do more for others, to treat others the way they deserved to be treated, just do more.
So that’s my motto, my driving force. To do more, to more of what the Lord asks of me to do. If that means traveling to seek out those who are lost and hurting. To comfort them, if only to listen and pray. Then sign me up. So there you have it, my story and who I am. I hope you’d consider following me on this journey. I hope you’re able to see the amazing ways the Lord works through us all. I hope this can inspire others to do the same, to DO MORE!
