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God has a lot more to give and to offer than the world has to give.
Bethany Hamilton
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Bethany Hamilton
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 8
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My only real fear was that I would not be able to surf again because I was concerned that I would not physically be able to do it. I knew that if I wasn't able to surf then my life would really change.
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Learning how to deal with people and their reactions to my life is one of the most challenging things... people staring at me, people asking rude questions, dealing with media, stuff like that.
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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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It's hard for me to describe the joy I felt after I stood up and rode wave in for the first time after the attack. I was incredibly thankful and happy inside. The tiny bit of doubt that would sometimes tell me you'll never surf again was gone in one wave.
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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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Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of the heck with sugar and spice.
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The paramedic whispered in my ear 'God will never leave you or forsake you.'
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I gave my heart to Jesus when I was five-years-old and since then it's been a special relationship. To me it's not a religion it's just talking to God, reading his word, and doing my best to honor him in everything I do.
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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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God will give us the strength to be able to handle things. I mean, you can try to do it on your own, and sometimes you can pull off some stuff, but in the long run, it's much easier with Him by our side.
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Surfing for me is more than my lifestyle it's my passion, my love and it's a part of me.
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Getting back on the surfboard after the [shark] attack was the hardest thing and I did it! After that, the hardest thing was my first competition.
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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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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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The end...is just the beginning
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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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Your looks do not define who you are.
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In the end, my love for surfing helped me overcome my fear of sharks.
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Compassion can drive us to do amazing things and give us perspective.
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Love God love others do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!
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