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 createearthenjoyment Change image and share on social
Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of. Bethany Hamilton commitmentcouragedetermination Change image and share on social
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 1970sbrotherchristian Change image and share on social
Surfing for me is more than my lifestyle; it's my passion, my love, and it's a part of me. Bethany Hamilton lifestylelovepart Change image and share on social
When I was about five, I gave my heart to Jesus Christ, and since then it's just been a stronghold in my life. Really, through the shark attack and all the hard times that my family and I went through, it gave us unity and perseverance to push through all this crazy stuff that we never knew was going to happen. Bethany Hamilton attackchristcrazy share on social
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. Bethany Hamilton dayhighhill Change image and share on social
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 challengedeallearn Change image and share on social
I don't care to be famous. But at the same time, you look at all the role models these little girls have, and they don't have anyone to look up to. I mean, it's weird, but if I just hid out and didn't let myself be known, who would they look up to instead, you know? Bethany Hamilton carefamousgirl share on social
Love God; love others; do your best in all you do, even if you fall short! Bethany Hamilton fallgodlove Change image and share on social
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 about. Bethany Hamilton extrafamilyfriend Change image and share on social