Wednesday, July 27, 2011
I saw Soul Surfer for the first time today! It's AWESOME! It's my new fave movie!
These are some pictures of the real Bethany!
This is her biography:
Bethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of faith, determination, and hope. Born into a family of surfers on February 8, 1990, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany began surfing at a young age. At the age of eight, Bethany entered her first surf competition, the Rell Sun Menehune event on Oahu, where she won both the short and long board divisions. This sparked a love for surf competition within her spirit.
At the age of thirteen, on October 31, 2003, Bethany was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark while surfing off Kauai’s North Shore. The attack left Bethany with a severed left arm. After losing over 60% of her blood, and making it through several surgeries without infection, Bethany was on her way to recovery with an unbelievably positive attitude. Lifeguards and doctors believe her strong water sense and faith in God helped get her through the traumatic ordeal.
Miraculously, just one month after the attack, Bethany returned to the water to continue pursuing her goal to become a professional surfer. In January of 2004, Bethany made her return to surf competition; placing 5th in the Open Women’s division of that contest. With no intention of stopping, Bethany continued to enter and excel in competition. Just over a year after the attack she took 1st place in the Explorer Women’s division of the 2005 NSSA National Championships – winning her first National Title.
In 2007, Bethany realized her dream and turned pro. Bethany has since participated in numerous ASP and World Tour Events with her major highlight being a second place finish in the ASP 2009 World Junior Championships. (See Career Highlights and Surf Related News for more results)
Since losing her arm, Bethany’s story has been told in hundreds of media outlets and she has been recognized with numerous awards, public appearances, and various speaking engagements. (See Awards & Appearances)
In October 2004, Bethany shared her life story in her autobiography entitled Soul Surfer. The book is currently being made into a major motion picture bearing the same title and is to be released in April 2011. Other books Bethany has written include “Devotions for the Soul Surfer,” “Rise Above,” A “Soul Surfer” Bible, “Ask Bethany,” and “Clash,” “Burned,” “Storm,” and “Crunch.” (See Books for publishing information) Further, Bethany was the inspiration behind Becky Baumgartner’s 2007 documentary entitled Heart of a Soul Surfer.
From a young age, Bethany’s parents instilled their faith in Jesus Christ; and at age 5, she made the decision to have a personal relationship with Him. Bethany’s foundation of faith has been her backbone; her source of truth, hope, and strength.
Out of the water, Bethany has grown from a young teenage girl with aspirations of becoming a professional surfer into a twenty-year old professional surfer with aspirations of becoming a beacon of inspiration and hope. Through the platform of professional sport, Bethany has been able to touch a large number of people with her message, charitable efforts, and overall spirit. Bethany just launched her own foundation, Friends of Bethany, which supports shark attack survivors, traumatic amputees, and serves to inspire others through her life story, and is involved in numerous other charitable efforts. (See Give Back for more charitable partnerships)
Bethany’s story is continually growing as she strives to be the best at whatever God calls her to do. The future is truly wide open for this young soul surfer!
(Soul Surfer is the best movie in the entire world)!
These are some pictures of the real Bethany!
This is her biography:
Bethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of faith, determination, and hope. Born into a family of surfers on February 8, 1990, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany began surfing at a young age. At the age of eight, Bethany entered her first surf competition, the Rell Sun Menehune event on Oahu, where she won both the short and long board divisions. This sparked a love for surf competition within her spirit.
At the age of thirteen, on October 31, 2003, Bethany was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark while surfing off Kauai’s North Shore. The attack left Bethany with a severed left arm. After losing over 60% of her blood, and making it through several surgeries without infection, Bethany was on her way to recovery with an unbelievably positive attitude. Lifeguards and doctors believe her strong water sense and faith in God helped get her through the traumatic ordeal.
Miraculously, just one month after the attack, Bethany returned to the water to continue pursuing her goal to become a professional surfer. In January of 2004, Bethany made her return to surf competition; placing 5th in the Open Women’s division of that contest. With no intention of stopping, Bethany continued to enter and excel in competition. Just over a year after the attack she took 1st place in the Explorer Women’s division of the 2005 NSSA National Championships – winning her first National Title.
In 2007, Bethany realized her dream and turned pro. Bethany has since participated in numerous ASP and World Tour Events with her major highlight being a second place finish in the ASP 2009 World Junior Championships. (See Career Highlights and Surf Related News for more results)
Since losing her arm, Bethany’s story has been told in hundreds of media outlets and she has been recognized with numerous awards, public appearances, and various speaking engagements. (See Awards & Appearances)
In October 2004, Bethany shared her life story in her autobiography entitled Soul Surfer. The book is currently being made into a major motion picture bearing the same title and is to be released in April 2011. Other books Bethany has written include “Devotions for the Soul Surfer,” “Rise Above,” A “Soul Surfer” Bible, “Ask Bethany,” and “Clash,” “Burned,” “Storm,” and “Crunch.” (See Books for publishing information) Further, Bethany was the inspiration behind Becky Baumgartner’s 2007 documentary entitled Heart of a Soul Surfer.
From a young age, Bethany’s parents instilled their faith in Jesus Christ; and at age 5, she made the decision to have a personal relationship with Him. Bethany’s foundation of faith has been her backbone; her source of truth, hope, and strength.
Out of the water, Bethany has grown from a young teenage girl with aspirations of becoming a professional surfer into a twenty-year old professional surfer with aspirations of becoming a beacon of inspiration and hope. Through the platform of professional sport, Bethany has been able to touch a large number of people with her message, charitable efforts, and overall spirit. Bethany just launched her own foundation, Friends of Bethany, which supports shark attack survivors, traumatic amputees, and serves to inspire others through her life story, and is involved in numerous other charitable efforts. (See Give Back for more charitable partnerships)
Bethany’s story is continually growing as she strives to be the best at whatever God calls her to do. The future is truly wide open for this young soul surfer!
(Soul Surfer is the best movie in the entire world)!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Clear Creek!
I got back from Clear Creek on Friday and it is the best place in the entire world! One warning, Bring a water bottle and be close to a bathroom at all times! Also prepare to laugh! The funniest and best counselor is Kaden Day! Everyone thinks I like him but he's the best cause he teaches you most of the songs you're gonna' learn!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
I can't believe it!
School's already out! The year's gone fast! Today I rode bikes to school (like I always do on the last day of school). It was me, my friend Jade, my friend Kara, my friend Kara's little sister Lizzie, Isabelle, Isabelle's friend Juliette, Jade's mom, and Kara's mom. A lot of people for a little ride to school! It's usually just me, Kara, Lizzie, and their mom!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Lyrics to One Less Lonely Girl
There's gonna be One Less Lonely Girl One less lonely girl There's gonna be one less lonely girl One less lonely girl How many I told you's And start overs and shoulders Have you cried on before How many promises be honest girl How many tears you let hit the floor How many bags you'd packed Just to take'em back, tell me that How many either or's But no more, If you let me inside of your world There'd be one less lonely girl Oh oh I saw so many pretty faces Before I saw you, you Now all I see is you I'm coming for you (I'm coming for you) No no Don't need these other pretty faces Like I need you And when your mine in the world There's gonna be one less lonely girl (I'm coming for you) One less lonely girl (I'm coming for you) One less lonely girl (I'm coming for you) One less lonely girl There's gonna be one less lonely girl (I'm coming for you) I'm gonna put you first (I'm coming for you) I'll show you what you're worth (That's what I'm gonna do) If you let me inside your world There's gonna be one less lonely girl Christmas wasn't merry, 14th of February Not one of'em spent with you How many dinner dates, set dinner plates And he didn't even touch his food How many torn photographs I saw you taping back Tell me that you couldn't see an open door But no more, If you let me inside of your world There'd be one less lonely girl Oh oh I saw so many pretty faces Before I saw you, you Now all I see is you [ One Less Lonely Girl lyrics fromhttp://www.lyricsyoulove.com/j/justin_bieber/one_less_lonely_girl/ ] I'm coming for you (I'm coming for you) No no Don't need these other pretty faces Like I need you And when your mine in this world There's gonna be one less lonely girl (I'm coming for you) One less lonely girl (I'm coming for you) One less lonely girl (I'm coming for you) One less lonely girl There's gonna be one less lonely girl (I'm coming for you) I'm gonna put you first I'll show you what you're worth (That's what I'm gonna do) If you let me inside your world There's gonna be one less lonely girl I can fix up your broken heart I can give you a brand new start I can make you believe I just wanna set one girl free to fall (free to fall) She's free to fall (fall in love) With me My hearts locked and nowhere that I got the key I'll take her and leave the world With one less lonely girl There's gonna be one less lonely girl One less lonely girl There's gonna be one less lonely girl One less lonely girl One less lonely girl One less lonely girl One less lonely girl There's gonna be one less lonely girl I'm gonna put you first I'll show you what you're worth If you let me inside your world There's gonna be one less lonely girl One less lonely girl One less lonely girl One less lonely girl There's gonna be one less lonely girl I'm gonna put you first I'll show you what you're worth If you let me inside your world There's gonna be one less lonely girl
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