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.
BETHANY HAMILTONBeing able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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Being out there in the ocean, God’s creation, it’s like a gift He has given us to enjoy.
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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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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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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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Your looks do not define who you are.
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I 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.
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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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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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There’s no such thing as a handicap – it’s all in your head
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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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My strength came from my relationship with Christ and from the love and encouragement of my family and friends.
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I don’t need easy, I just need possible.
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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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Being able to turn to Jesus after the shark attack kept me alive.
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Besides surfing, I play tennis, volleyball, I swim, I run hills, or I do high-intensity, high-interval workouts. I’m up at 5 A.M. every day.
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