The blessing of being able to bear, and sustain a new life is never lost on me.
“When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world.”
John 16:21
We’ve got SIX of us on board!!! 🤰🏼🥳🏄🏼♀️🤗☀️
Adam and I, and our whole fam, are so excited to be growing our family! I believe that life is a gift, and each and every life has value.
As Psalm 139:13-16 says it: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance…”
Every single human life is fearfully and wonderfully made, and I believe should be viewed that way! How beautiful to know you were intentionally made by God. It can bring so much meaning to your life: that you are loved. That you are wonderful. That you have purpose. That you are no accident. 💯
8 years in to motherhood, I’ve realized that I value my children more than I value “my” time. I value my family more than I value other things like certain types of wealth or success. I believe a joy-filled family is wealth, and to know God, that is the most beautiful and precious wealth of all. We can pursue so many things in life, but what if we pursued what is right in front of us: the beautiful blessing that is family?!
To those of you that know this blessing, I hope you are reminded and encouraged to fully embrace your gifts too.
Adam and I are overjoyed and looking forward to welcoming our little bundle of joy this summer!
Grateful to God for this lil sweetie growing inside of me! 💙💖💙💖 So fun to see the transformation of my body🤰🏼🤗
One arm life… My life is adapting each day.
Adaptation every day with everything that I face. I’m glad that I was and am brave enough to try; and try again.
Easily surfing with one arm is the hardest thing I’ve learned to do so far. Some days are hard and some days my arm is tired. I do so much on the one side so I def need cross training on the other side as I’ve shared here often!
But I wake up each day grateful for another day. 🙏🏽 And we all CAN do the same.
Be willing to try and adapt (figure out another way) with whatever challenges you may face each day mentally or physically. #motivationalmindset #overcome #mindset
After I lost my arm, all of the sudden daily tasks like cutting an apple or putting my hair up were so overwhelming. Learning to surf with one arm was really challenging too. I learned that I have to be extremely adaptable to conquer all the little things that come my way.
I will be the first to admit that constantly adapting in this way is not always easy! I have lots of discouraging moments and some tears for sure!
But I choose not to be knocked over by them and I keep pushing through. I choose to flip my mindset from “I can’t” to “how can I.” I choose to try, even when it’s hard. And when I mess up, I try again.
You can do this too! Look at the obstacles in your life and be willing to adapt and be creative! Be willing to give it your best shot and go for it. Overcoming the small menial things each day will support you when the bigger and tougher challenges come your way!
I’ve got more thoughts about this on my blog (website is in my bio).
#unstoppable #dailythoughts
After I lost my arm, all of the sudden daily tasks like cutting an apple or putting my hair up were so overwhelming. Learning to surf with one arm was really challenging too. I learned that I have to be extremely adaptable to conquer all the little things that come my way.
I will be the first to admit that constantly adapting in this way is not always easy! I have lots of discouraging moments and some tears for sure!
But I choose not to be knocked over by them and I keep pushing through. I choose to flip my mindset from “I can’t” to “how can I.” I choose to try, even when it’s hard. And when I mess up, I try again.
You can do this too! Look at the obstacles in your life and be willing to adapt and be creative! Be willing to give it your best shot and go for it. Overcoming the small menial things each day will support you when the bigger and tougher challenges come your way!
I’ve got more thoughts about this on my blog (website is in my bio).
#unstoppable #dailythoughts
Husband appreciation post & 7 life tips (:::
Adam is a such a blessing to me in so many ways. He is a wonderful husband, a level-headed leader, an amazing father, and a good friend to many. When we first got married, we didn’t really know what our life would be like… And it took some time to find our groove.
One way Adam is such a blessing is the fact that he is totally committed to our family. There are so many distractions in the world, but I daily get to see how he commits to and leads our family.
Thankfully, he and I get to teamwork all that we do! From family, homeschool, ministry, to work: we teamwork it all, and its been so much fun! Check out @unstoppablethefilm (my documentary) to see the start of our journey together!
That doesn’t mean it’s always been easy. We’re constantly communicating, with a desire to be like-minded and together.
Some things we’ve learned about how to be IN a season, even when it doesn’t look how we might expect:
– Be open to what life may bring
– Look for the good and the beauty in each day as God call us to do
– Show up consistently
– Be honest
– Continually work at communication
– Forgive and remember none of us our perfect
– TRUST GOD
Do you have an area of your life that feels different than you expected right now? Whatever it is, I believe that God is here in each season to strengthen you and that you can find your courage to keep going!
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
– Joshua 1:9
#livefully #blog #encouragement #seethegood #unstoppablethefilm
Husband appreciation post & 7 life tips (:::
Adam is a such a blessing to me in so many ways. He is a wonderful husband, a level-headed leader, an amazing father, and a good friend to many. When we first got married, we didn’t really know what our life would be like… And it took some time to find our groove.
One way Adam is such a blessing is the fact that he is totally committed to our family. There are so many distractions in the world, but I daily get to see how he commits to and leads our family.
Thankfully, he and I get to teamwork all that we do! From family, homeschool, ministry, to work: we teamwork it all, and its been so much fun! Check out @unstoppablethefilm (my documentary) to see the start of our journey together!
That doesn’t mean it’s always been easy. We’re constantly communicating, with a desire to be like-minded and together.
Some things we’ve learned about how to be IN a season, even when it doesn’t look how we might expect:
– Be open to what life may bring
– Look for the good and the beauty in each day as God call us to do
– Show up consistently
– Be honest
– Continually work at communication
– Forgive and remember none of us our perfect
– TRUST GOD
Do you have an area of your life that feels different than you expected right now? Whatever it is, I believe that God is here in each season to strengthen you and that you can find your courage to keep going!
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
– Joshua 1:9
#livefully #blog #encouragement #seethegood #unstoppablethefilm
Living my life so much in the public’s eye has been extremely challenging and yet very beautiful at the same time! Receiving letters from people all over the world, saying I inspired them to keep going as they faced their hardship… led me to step outside of my comfort zone to encourage and bless others.
As much as I wanted to hide on my little island, I decided to enter into the spotlight, and I hoped that my story would continue to be a light to others.
I am so glad I made the decision I did – even when it hasn’t been easy. God gave me the strength when I was weak. I am so honored to be able to keep bringing hope to other people. It has been so amazing to see how God has used my life in ways I never imagined! You can be a light to others in your life if you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone too!
#bethanyhamilton #dailyencouragement
Living my life so much in the public’s eye has been extremely challenging and yet very beautiful at the same time! Receiving letters from people all over the world, saying I inspired them to keep going as they faced their hardship… led me to step outside of my comfort zone to encourage and bless others.
As much as I wanted to hide on my little island, I decided to enter into the spotlight, and I hoped that my story would continue to be a light to others.
I am so glad I made the decision I did – even when it hasn’t been easy. God gave me the strength when I was weak. I am so honored to be able to keep bringing hope to other people. It has been so amazing to see how God has used my life in ways I never imagined! You can be a light to others in your life if you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone too!
#bethanyhamilton #dailyencouragement
Living my life so much in the public’s eye has been extremely challenging and yet very beautiful at the same time! Receiving letters from people all over the world, saying I inspired them to keep going as they faced their hardship… led me to step outside of my comfort zone to encourage and bless others.
As much as I wanted to hide on my little island, I decided to enter into the spotlight, and I hoped that my story would continue to be a light to others.
I am so glad I made the decision I did – even when it hasn’t been easy. God gave me the strength when I was weak. I am so honored to be able to keep bringing hope to other people. It has been so amazing to see how God has used my life in ways I never imagined! You can be a light to others in your life if you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone too!
#bethanyhamilton #dailyencouragement
There are so many things that I feel passionate about because I’ve found them so valuable in my own life. Obviously surfing, but more importantly, health as a whole: spiritually, physically, relationally and personally.
For me, whether I’m getting curious about ways to honor my body through nutrition or finding new ways to live connected to my family, it’s all held together by a sound foundation of knowing who God is and who He created me to be. I’ve found a lot of surety and wholeness in my God-given identity… even through life’s crazy hard challenges.
It’s been amazing that people want to hear what I have to share about these topics, that you’re here reading this right now! And I have so much more that I want to say. I look forward to finding more meaningful ways to share about how I’m continuing to learn to live life to the fullest.
#wholeness #overcoming #dailythoughts #livefully #unstoppable
There are so many things that I feel passionate about because I’ve found them so valuable in my own life. Obviously surfing, but more importantly, health as a whole: spiritually, physically, relationally and personally.
For me, whether I’m getting curious about ways to honor my body through nutrition or finding new ways to live connected to my family, it’s all held together by a sound foundation of knowing who God is and who He created me to be. I’ve found a lot of surety and wholeness in my God-given identity… even through life’s crazy hard challenges.
It’s been amazing that people want to hear what I have to share about these topics, that you’re here reading this right now! And I have so much more that I want to say. I look forward to finding more meaningful ways to share about how I’m continuing to learn to live life to the fullest.
#wholeness #overcoming #dailythoughts #livefully #unstoppable
There are so many things that I feel passionate about because I’ve found them so valuable in my own life. Obviously surfing, but more importantly, health as a whole: spiritually, physically, relationally and personally.
For me, whether I’m getting curious about ways to honor my body through nutrition or finding new ways to live connected to my family, it’s all held together by a sound foundation of knowing who God is and who He created me to be. I’ve found a lot of surety and wholeness in my God-given identity… even through life’s crazy hard challenges.
It’s been amazing that people want to hear what I have to share about these topics, that you’re here reading this right now! And I have so much more that I want to say. I look forward to finding more meaningful ways to share about how I’m continuing to learn to live life to the fullest.
#wholeness #overcoming #dailythoughts #livefully #unstoppable
I can’t think of a better way for my hubby and son to compete in their first surf contest ever!!! SO MUCH FUN!!! 🤗☀️✨🌊
The 🐸 jumps at the end melt me😁🥲😍
STOKED💛🤗😃 The fun lately has been sooo epic!!!
Some of my best and most cherishable moments with my mom growing up were adventuring in nature. And now the same with my children.
That’s part of what I love about sharing surfing and the beauty of Hawaii alongside moms and their precious daughters during the Ohana Experience mother and daughter teenage mentorship program!
This Hawaiian Dream Retreat caps off 90 beautiful and nurturing days that I spend with Mothers and their daughters in meaningful, personal, small group faith-based mentorship. Check the Ohana Experience link in my bio if you want to learn more about joining us! @ohanaexperiences
#hawaii #motherdaughterbonding #mentorship #retreat #ohanaexperience
Some of my best and most cherishable moments with my mom growing up were adventuring in nature. And now the same with my children.
That’s part of what I love about sharing surfing and the beauty of Hawaii alongside moms and their precious daughters during the Ohana Experience mother and daughter teenage mentorship program!
This Hawaiian Dream Retreat caps off 90 beautiful and nurturing days that I spend with Mothers and their daughters in meaningful, personal, small group faith-based mentorship. Check the Ohana Experience link in my bio if you want to learn more about joining us! @ohanaexperiences
#hawaii #motherdaughterbonding #mentorship #retreat #ohanaexperience
There’s so much in this life that can leave us worried and overwhelmed.. How can we face that and better move forward?
I think acknowledging where it is coming from and not just suppressing it.
I think it takes honestly to truly examine our life and whats not working and what is. And not comparing to others as you examine. There’s so much that can contribute to our stress and overwhelm.
Starting with focusing on our relationships and how we can better those.
How much is on our plate, are we doing too much? Can we say no to a few things and slow down a bit?
Are we sleeping enough, getting sunshine, eating a nutritionally supportive diet, doing things that bring us joy and enjoying meaningful relationships?
For me my ultimate source of peace come from knowing that God sees and provides for me and has me right where I’m supposed to be.
All of these are so important. And stress is inevitable but we can most certainly face it with resiliency and keep on keeping on!
When the wind blows 💨🙌🏽 I recruited Adam for today soursap harvest! 😋🤗💨
Also very grateful for this Man right here😊🥰🤗
“As a mother of 3 children, this book is such a blessing. The story holds their attention while again being honest about concerns kids may have with overcoming challenges and fear. Highly recommend this book. My daughter won’t give it up since we got it and is asking for more by Bethany Hamilton.”
– Mom and Surfing Past Fear reader
I appreciate reading stories like this from moms who read my latest book, Surfing Past Fear, to their children! This is exactly what I was hoping for when I was writing it: that children would be encouraged that they too CAN face and overcome their fears.
@bravebooks.us
#childrensbook #facingfear #surfingpastfear #freedomislandsaga
“As a mother of 3 children, this book is such a blessing. The story holds their attention while again being honest about concerns kids may have with overcoming challenges and fear. Highly recommend this book. My daughter won’t give it up since we got it and is asking for more by Bethany Hamilton.”
– Mom and Surfing Past Fear reader
I appreciate reading stories like this from moms who read my latest book, Surfing Past Fear, to their children! This is exactly what I was hoping for when I was writing it: that children would be encouraged that they too CAN face and overcome their fears.
@bravebooks.us
#childrensbook #facingfear #surfingpastfear #freedomislandsaga
“As a mother of 3 children, this book is such a blessing. The story holds their attention while again being honest about concerns kids may have with overcoming challenges and fear. Highly recommend this book. My daughter won’t give it up since we got it and is asking for more by Bethany Hamilton.”
– Mom and Surfing Past Fear reader
I appreciate reading stories like this from moms who read my latest book, Surfing Past Fear, to their children! This is exactly what I was hoping for when I was writing it: that children would be encouraged that they too CAN face and overcome their fears.
@bravebooks.us
#childrensbook #facingfear #surfingpastfear #freedomislandsaga
Surfing like pros with @bethanyhamilton: all part of the Ohana Experjence! 🌊
#ohanaexperiences #ohanaexperience #bhohanaexperience #bethanyhamilton #surflessons #hanalei Hanalei, Hawaii
