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.
BETHANY HAMILTONI could never have embraced this many people with two arms.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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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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There’s no such thing as a handicap – it’s all in your head
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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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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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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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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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Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.
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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 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 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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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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You fall off the horse and you get back on.
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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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Strive to find things to be thankful for and just look for the good in 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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