Soul Surfer Reaction 6

  Bethany Hamilton is constantly asked why she surfs. She replies by saying it is simply impossible for her to explain the way she feels while she is surfing. The ability go having to surf depends on the skill to turn, out back, speed through fast breaking sections, and slow down enough for the lip of wave to throw completely over the surfer. Nature, however, gas a huge affect on surfing. Nature at times is on the side of the surfer and at others it is not. When nature is on the side of the surfer and their is a great surf, they just want to relive it and stay in that moment forever. Surfing is a force that moves your body and soul, which is why Bethany surfs.
   Most of the time surfers don't even think about sharks.As a precaution they often bing a partner to surf with them. Life is full of what ifs. What if you where bitten by a shark? Bethany explains you can't let that  hold you back. If you so your not living your simply going through the motions. Most surfers don't ever see a shark, but they are still there.
    Bethany says her faith in christ mean everything to her. God is more impotent to her than surfing. She puts her faith in God, at an early age of five. This faith has helped her get through the attack. It's a burden off of her shoulders to know that someone up there has a master plan for her. Even though she doesn't have a clue to why this awful thing is happening in her life. Bethany's family are all Christians and are not ashamed of their faith. They have many things around their house to prove this strong faith they have.
   Father Damien, also known as Joseph Damien, is one person in history that Bethany most admires. He is one of Hawaii's heroes. He went on a missionary to Hawaii to help people with a widespread disease, Leprosy. He himself got Leprosy and died. He sacrificed his life to help those who were suffering.
  Bethany also wants to be a missionary. A good missionary is someone who spreads the word of God through personal examples. She spreads her word and tells he beliefs in God hoping it could influence someone to pick up a Bible. Bethany helps by supporting people like her. She send money to others, and also speaks her story to show people that anything is possible and that things will get better. Also, that there is no such thing as a handicap- it's only in your head. Telling her story has influenced many others to not give up, to keep fighting, things will get better.
   After every chapter, I enjoy the book more and more. It has taught me a lot not only about Bethany's attack but also about over coming bad times and having faith in God. It has also showed me that God has a plan and he will help you through every situation. This book is also such an inspiration. It has inspired me and showed me that I can truly do anything. I can relate to these two chapters. I can relate because I am also from a christian family that also believes that everything happens for a reason and God has a plan for everyone. I am excited to continue to read and learn more about Bethany Hamiltion's inspirational life.

The link below gives more information on Bethany Hamilton's role model Joseph Damien. The links shares his background information and about his missionaries.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10963