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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.

Bethany Hamilton

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Bethany Hamilton
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 8
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Both of my parents are surfers, of course, so they understood where my passion for surfing was at and I guess they saw the talent that I had.
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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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I wouldn't change what happened to me because then I wouldn't have this chance, in front of all of you, to embrace more people than I ever could have with two arms.
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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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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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Love is bigger then a tsunami, stronger then any fear.
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The end...is just the beginning
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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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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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I enjoy hanging out with friends, going on hikes and playing tennis. I also enjoy Bible study and making dinners. I have a pretty mellow life away from the water.
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I think it doesn't matter if you are the best surfer in the world. I'm going to try to be the best surfer I can be. It's not all about competing and being the best. It's more about having fun and just doing what you love.
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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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Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.
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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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Your looks do not define who you are.
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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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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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God has a lot more to give and to offer than the world has to give.
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We all need that extra friend outside of our immediate family to talk about that extra stuff you wouldn't normally talk to your parents about.
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