Bethany Hamilton Research Paper

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“For I know the plans that I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)” Bethany Hamilton lived her life through her faith in God and she believes this is what ultimately saved her. Bethany Hamilton was born February 8, 1990 in Lihue, Hawaii. She was the youngest of three kids and she claims her two brothers are the reason she is so competitive. Hamilton was homeschooled by her mother. Being that her parents were both very passionate about surfing, Bethany started surfing at a young age. As a teen, she joined the Hanalei Girls’ Surf team because she had always had a dream of becoming a professional surfer. Bethany began surfing competitively at age 8; in fact, she earned her first sponsorship at only age 9 (“Bethany Hamilton”). …show more content…
It's your own personal relationship with Him.” Many people, including Bethany, believe her faith in God is what saved her (“My Story”). On Halloween morning in 2003, Hamilton and her best friend Alana Blanchard went surfing on the North Shore of Kauai. Blanchard’s father and brother were also with them. The surf was calm and Bethany and her friend were relaxing on her board with her arm in the water. Hamilton saw a grey flash and felt a short tug. Before she could realize what had happened, a 14-foot tiger shark had bit off her left arm. She claimed she felt no pain, but only noticed when the water surrounding her was filled with blood