It was what God had taught me growing up that helped me overcome my fear and get back on the board. 'Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
I'm a surfer at heart. Both my parents moved to Hawaii in the 1970s, where they met and became Christians. Then they taught me and my two brothers how to love the Lord - and how to surf! — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
To lose your everyday life of surfing and being creative on waves, enjoying the ocean - that's scary to me. It was essential to… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Whatever your situation might be, set your mind to whatever you want to do and put a good attitude in it, and I believe… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Learning how to deal with people and their reactions to my life is one of the most challenging things... people staring at me, people… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
I love the ocean, and I love surfing. It's something so special and unique, and surfing is unlike any other sport. Skateboarding is amazing,… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
God will give us the strength to be able to handle things. I mean, you can try to do it on your own, and… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Losing an arm is kinda lame at one point, but at the same time, so much good has come out of it. — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
I guess I just like to challenge myself and push myself harder to do things that I don't think I can, to do things… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
I'm actually not star-struck... I like to give people their own space and admire them from a distance. — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Being out there in the ocean, God's creation, it's like a gift He has given us to enjoy, — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
We all need that extra friend outside of our immediate family to talk about that extra stuff you wouldn't normally talk to your parents… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice. — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
