I don’t want easy, just possible.
BETHANY HAMILTONI 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.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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Surfing for me is more than my lifestyle; it’s my passion, my love and it’s a part of me.
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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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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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Love God; love others; do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!
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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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Compassion can drive us to do amazing things and give us perspective.
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You don’t need easy, you just need possible.
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God has a lot more to give and to offer than the world has to give.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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