The car ride to the hospital seemed like forever to Bethany Hamilton. When Bethany's mom got the news, she thought it was another practical joke. When she realized it was not, she imagined the worst, rushed to the hospital, but she remained strong for her family. Bethany's brother Noah also rushed to the hospital but not before calling Sarah Hill, the youth leader and a good family friend. Noah needed Sarah to lean on and she reminded him that the Lord has plans to prosper you and to not harm you. Bethany did believe that maybe this was His plan for her.
They later found out that Bethany did lose her arm in the attack. As they were rushing to the hospital,they called all their christian friends to start a chain of prayers. However, they did not tell Bethany's mom. Bethany's dad was in the hospital preparing for his own surgery when he heard a person was being rushed to the hospital due to a shark attack. Dr. Rovinsky told her dad it was in fact Bethany who had been attacked. He also told him that they would have to hold off on surgery and use this room for her. When Holt finally called her mom to tell her Bethany was attacked by a shark, she broke down crying and then prayed and told God that she was in His hands. She was devastated that all her hard work could be gone in that instant.
Bethany was so glad that her whole family was near at this time. She was in surgery and really unsure of what was going on around her. Bethany's dad was unable to move and could not stand not knowing what was wrong with Bethany and the state she was in. All her family and friends were grabbing every nurse and doctor trying to get word of what has happened to Bethany. Timmy finally reached her dad and filled him in that she is still alive. As soon as he was able to walk, he went with no help to find her.
Dr. Pierce was the doctor who would perform what they call, traumatic amputation. When Dr. Pierce got the call of the shark attack in the morning, being a surfer and a part of the church, he had a feeling Bethany was the victim of the attack. This would be a very personal and professional operation for him. As she was wheeled into the hospital, she was rushed into the operating room before she could see anyone. She was hooked up to many machines,most of which she didn't know what they were. Dr. Rovinksy would perform the first surgery. He said that she had lost her arm and now its a matter of saving her life. They would save as much of the arm as possible. Dr. Pierce would perform the second surgery to close the wound.
They told Bethany that she was lucky that she didn't lose more than what she did. Her life was saved. Everything was going in Bethany's direction. The doctors were optimistic about her ability to function with only one arm. Bethany was exhausted though and just wanted to go to sleep. Everyone was optimistic that things would turn out well for her and she actually was lucky.
I really enjoy this book, but it is becoming really sad. Someone who works so hard and has so much going for them can loose it all in an instant. But it really shows you how calm everyone is. They know everything will turn out good because she is in God's hand. They also know that this was planned, and God did this for a reason. It is truly amazing how well this is all being taken and how their faith in God has really helped them cope with all of this. This I can't relate to because nothing this bad has happened to me, and for that I am thankful. I can however relate to their beliefs. My family also believes that everything happens for a reason, and in the end God will help you and be there for you. God will always lead you to the right path in life.
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