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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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Bethany Hamilton
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: February 8
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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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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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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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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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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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Love God love others do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!
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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 need easy, I just need possible.
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The end...is just the beginning
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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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Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. Courage means you don't let fear stop you.
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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That's really what ultimately matters - the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them].
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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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