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I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfing. You fall off the horse, and you get back on. I had to go for it.
Bethany Hamilton
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Bethany Hamilton
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 8
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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 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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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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God has a lot more to give and to offer than the world has to give.
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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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You fall off the horse and you get back on.
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Surfing is very special and unique. It's really hard to explain unless you've tried it. It's being out in the ocean in the sun, the water on your skin, and the adrenalin rush when you catch a wave. You have to be creative so it's like an art form in a way.
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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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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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Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.
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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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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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I don't need easy, I just need possible.
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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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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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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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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The end...is just the beginning
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The paramedic whispered in my ear 'God will never leave you or forsake you.'
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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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