Doing everything with one arm, being well-known, and having a book and a movie, it’s fairly abnormal. As far as just not having to worry about past experiences, I’ve healed very well.
BETHANY HAMILTONBeing creative on the waves is challenging, but we each create art in our own way.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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My strength came from my relationship with Christ and from the love and encouragement of my family and friends.
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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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God has a lot more to give and to offer than the world has to give.
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The author describes how impressed she was with the detailed storyboards that outlined her movie – “not just sketches, but real art”. She then describes a Hawaiian sunset as, “God painting His storyboard on the sky”.
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Love is bigger then a tsunami, stronger then any fear.
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You don’t need easy, you just need possible.
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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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Losing an arm is kinda lame at one point, but at the same time, so much good has come out of it.
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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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Love God; love others; do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!
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The paramedic whispered in my ear ‘God will never leave you or forsake you.’
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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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In the end, my love for surfing helped me overcome my fear of sharks.
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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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