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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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Bethany Hamilton
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 8
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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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I'm just waiting for God to tell me what to do, but whatever it is, I want to be doing something like I am doing now-serving God and helping people.
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I just love being on the ocean and being creative on the waves and the feeling you get when you're surfing. All around it's beautiful and fun.
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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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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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The paramedic whispered in my ear 'God will never leave you or forsake you.'
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You fall off the horse and you get back on.
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In the end, my love for surfing helped me overcome my fear of sharks.
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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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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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Our health and well-being is something that we can almost control, to a certain extent. We can choose to eat healthy, we can choose to think positively, and we can choose to have good posture. All this stuff makes a difference, and the way that you look and feel, and your confidence.
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There's no such thing as a handicap - it's all in your head
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you.
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That's really what ultimately matters - the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them].
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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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I don't need easy, I just need possible.
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