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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.

Bethany Hamilton

God created the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the waves for our enjoyment. Surfing is just my way of worshipping Him.
BETHANY HAMILTON

Heaven Ocean Surfing
It’s easy to look at the things of this world to solve our challenges and obstacles in life, but when we submit our lives to Christ, His grace, mercy, peace and love will bring true fulfillment to our lives.
BETHANY HAMILTON

And Love Challenges Grace
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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Book Past Worry
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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Doubt Inspirational Joy
The paramedic whispered in my ear ‘God will never leave you or forsake you.’
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Ears God Inspirational Will
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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Lifestyle Passion Surfing
It’s been amazing to touch people’s lives.
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Inspirational Life People
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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Art Nature Real
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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Dinner Tennis Water
My strength came from my relationship with Christ and from the love and encouragement of my family and friends.
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Christ Encouragement Family Friends
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.
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Inspirational Real
I just try to be myself and not conform to something I’m not and just continue doing what I do. I just try not to think about the fact that I’m an inspiration for people.
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Inspiration People Thinking
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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Belief Helping Struggle
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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Giving Inspirational Success
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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Doing Fun Love Thinking
Your looks do not define who you are.
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Define Inspirational Looks

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