The paramedic whispered in my ear ‘God will never leave you or forsake you.’
BETHANY HAMILTONPeople 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.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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In the end, my love for surfing helped me overcome my fear of sharks.
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Love is bigger then a tsunami, stronger then any fear.
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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 guess I just like to challenge myself and push myself harder to do things that I dont think I can, to do things that other people do not think I can. It pushes me. I push my own personal limits.
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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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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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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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Being creative on the waves is challenging, but we each create art in our own way.
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I don’t want easy, just possible.
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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 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.
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I don’t need easy, I just need possible.
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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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Compassion can drive us to do amazing things and give us perspective.
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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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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.
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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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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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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 been amazing to touch people’s lives.
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Love God; love others; do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!
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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 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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Your looks do not define who you are.
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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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