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You fall off the horse and you get back on.

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Bethany Hamilton
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 8
Autobiographer
Surfer
Writer
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We all go through rough times. We have those obstacles that seem too large to overcome or that current that you never seem to swim out of. We have to decide what matters most to us - our passions.
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Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.
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The end...is just the beginning
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I can't change it, That was God's plan for my life and I'm going to go with it.
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To lose your everyday life of surfing and being creative on waves, enjoying the ocean - that's scary to me. It was essential to at least try surfing again and get out there and see how it went.
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I think sharks are beautiful creatures, and I don't think we should stop going in the ocean because of them. You drive down the road and you get in an accident, but most people end up driving down the road again. Surfing is you're going into their home and it's just a natural part of life.
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People can do whatever they want if they just set their heart to it, and just never give up, and just go out there and do it.
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There's no such thing as a handicap - it's all in your head
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I don't know how long I'll be competing but I'll always be surfing. I'll be surfing until I'm old.
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My favorite thing [about surfing] is being creative on waves it's like an art form. You can do whatever you want on that wave if you work hard at it and just have fun out there.
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Life is a lot like surfing… When you get caught in the impact zone, you’ve got to just get back up. Because you never know what may be over the next wave.
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Like, with one arm I know I can surf, but competitive surfing can be really frustrating, and sometimes you don't do as well as you want to. It can be discouraging at times. But whenever I do get frustrated, I just focus on God.
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Being out there in the ocean, God's creation, it's like a gift He has given us to enjoy.
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Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.
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It's easy to look at the things of this world to solve our challenges and obstacles in life, but when we submit our lives to Christ, His grace, mercy, peace and love will bring true fulfillment to our lives.
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My belief is where I get my strength. When I'm struggling with something, I can go to him for help and I'm excited to share that.
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I think passion is something that's more powerful than even love. It's something that you're not willing to let go of, and you'll work really hard to make sure that stays a part of your life.
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Fear is something that can really hold us all back from different things in life. It's important to notice what your fears are and try to conquer them.
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It was what God had taught me growing up that helped me overcome my fear and get back on the board. 'Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go' (Joshua 1:9).
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I don't really want people looking to me for inspiration. I just want to be a sign along the way that points toward Heaven.
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