It's hard for me to describe the joy I felt after I stood up and rode wave in for the first time… — 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… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Like, with one arm I know I can surf, but competitive surfing can be really frustrating, and sometimes you don't do as… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
My only real fear was that I would not be able to surf again because I was concerned that I would not… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share Image
Surfing is so unique and it's something that no matter what level you are, you can go and have fun. You can… — 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I'm actually not star-struck... I like to give people their own space and admire them from a distance. — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share
Being out there in the ocean, God's creation, it's like a gift He has given us to enjoy, — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share
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
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
It's sad to hear that 1 in 3 girls have an eating disorder, because they're trying to be something that they think they need… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share
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… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share
My faith in God is a huge part of my life, and yeah He has blessed me with an amazing family, and group of… — Bethany Hamilton Copy Share
