Bethany's Blog

In response to Julia, 
I know i dont know you and all but you have such a great mindset, I hope you know, there are people that do drink out there and its a very scary thing. You just need to place your heart with God and he will guide you along and you will come across things like this over your life but stay strong and believe in God with all your heart 
–Soul Sister–

You are such an inspiration!  So many people get addicted to alcohal and can’t stop. I went to the mall earlier today and someone was smoking. Their shirt said, “Killing yourself with tobacco.” And that just broke my heart to see somebody doing that and wearing that shirt. I prayed for them. I’m 10 years old, and my Kid’s Pastor at church told us a story that one day he saw a car that had a bumper sticker that said, “Ten Reasons Why Beer Is Better Than Jesus.” That also broke my heart. One time when I went to the doctor’s, they asked me if I smoke, and of course I said no, because I’m just 10 years old and smoking can kill you. And they said that some kids at the age of 10, even smoke! I was so surprised. I wouldn’t even think of smoking! I personally think it’s gross. Thanks for the great advice Bethany!

One of your biggest fans, Gaby V. 

Hi Bethany. We watched your movie last night (Aug. 3, 2011) and we are all inspired including my daughters (Alyssa – 10; Ruth – 6). I heard about you first when my daughter Alyssa, bought the bible with your short testimony in it. Glad you put your story in movies.  It inspired a lot of people.

Just saw the movie & I believe that ur faith will draw others to Christ. Amazing testimony!

hey bethany it’s sucks that u lost an arm but in a way i’m glad becuse u are an amazing girl! every Sunday when I go to church I pray 4 u! you are a awesome role modal!
Love, Ellen!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

I will never drink achohal when I grow up thanks to u bethany!!!! You are such a inspireation and i will always follow u for the rest of my life and even when u are 100 years old!!! Thanks bethany!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! luv u!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoooxooxooxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxox

Totally agree. I think that minor drinking in okay. Some recipies (such as WINE CAKE) include alcholic beverages. If you do drink though… Drink responsibly.

Dear Bethany,

You are truly an inspiration to everyone.  I choose not to drink alcohol either.  There is no point!  I am 33 years old and a mother of two — every decision I make (whether my kids see me or not) is in the best interest of my children and to be a good role model.

hi bethany!! what is your email? i dont want to bother you but i really think you are a role model and i think you are better than awesome!!! i really want to email you!!!!!  thanks!!

Jessica<3

You Should be a model :p

U are so correct! I hate any thing to do with drugs. It’s horrible 4 u! 

Dear Bethany
I’m 11 years oldI’ve written a message to you before but anyway I really need you to help, I’m so upset because my dad’s best mate has cancer and it’s spread all through his body. He’s like my big brother to me and I see almost every day (until he’s had to be at hospital the whole time). Well he’s not meant to live for much longer and I’m really upset even my friends at school have noticed I’m so sad. But I don’t get it if god loves us so much why can’t he help us good people that deserve to be helped more in these situations? I know everyone’s sinned and we still did after jesus died for us. I was talking to my friend about it at youth group and I said but what would be god’s plan for me and my family and his, what good can come out of this? ‘She said god always has a plan for everything’. But what if he if he doesn’t this time. Why does it have to happen? Have we really sinned that much that we don’t deserve to be helped? At youth group we got told that (obviously) we aren’t as good as god because he’s never sinned and he’s done so much but we aren’t as bad as terrorist and people like that. Are we? Sorry if I’m asking alot and this has nothing to do with surfing (although I do surf) but alot of things I’ve thought have been in your movie and I can relate to them so I thought you could help. I think about you everyday you are really inspirational and I know you did ask some of these questions and also I just wanted to tell someone and talk about it to someone because I really need help. Please email me? I tried to email you once but I dont know if it was the right one
God bless you, you are amazing!
I can do everything through he he gives me strength Phillipians 4:13

Hi Bethany,
My name is farah kassab I’m 10 years old and I’m from Palistine but I live in Jordan. My family does not drink because I’m Muslim. I have the same exact dream as yours but with tennis but I can’t play right one because it’s Ramadan and I’m fasting (not eating from dawn to sundown) so I get dizzy it’s a Muslim event you may not no it. I know everything about u. I just wanted u to know you u become a big part of my life. Your me idol and role model. U know Bethany I learned something very important. That life is just like surfing ,when your diving in with u bored you always need to go back up and you’ll never w what the next wave will be like, it may be high and it may be low , we don’t now. I admire the why u inspire people and how you were strong and always having a positive attitude. As you know I can’t go surfing in Jordan but when I’m in canada for college I’m so going to hit the waves it’s going to be rad. I love this sentence: “I don’t need easy, I just need possible” I really love this sentence. And one more thing:in you came back from a loss, beat the odds and never say never, you’ll find a champion. Thank you Bethany for all u done to me, I just put up some paper on my wall talking about YOU. I’m sorry if you had a long time I just wanted to tell u how I fell because I fell that you really get me. Please read this message. Bethany Hamilton, a role model , an idol , inspiration and a survivor, Bethany Hamilton , my Hero. I love u Bethany

Love farah <3

Hi Bethany my name is farah kassab it’s an Arabic name because I’m from Palistine but I live in Jordan I’m 10 years old and I’m Muslim so nobody’s drinking in my family. I have the same dream as u but with tennis but I can’t right now because it’s ramadan and I’m fasting(not eating and drinking from dawn to sun down) I love u and u will always will <3