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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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Bethany Hamilton
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 8
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God created the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the waves for our enjoyment. Surfing is just my way of worshipping Him.
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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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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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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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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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That's really what ultimately matters - the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them].
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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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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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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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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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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You fall off the horse and you get back on.
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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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The end...is just the beginning
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God has a lot more to give and to offer than the world has to give.
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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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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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The paramedic whispered in my ear 'God will never leave you or forsake you.'
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