That's really what ultimately matters - the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them].

Life is full of what-ifs. You can’t let it hold you back. If you do, you’re not really living at all… just kind of going through the motions with no meaning

That's really what ultimately matters - the emotions and feelings that you experienced and people around [whom] you experienced [them].

I don't really want people looking to me for inspiration. I just want to be a sign along the way that points toward Heaven.

I think sharks are beautiful creatures, and I don't think we should stop going in the ocean because of them. You drive down the road and you get in an accident, but most people end up driving down the road again. Surfing is you're going into their home and it's just a natural part of life.

My belief is where I get my strength. When I'm struggling with something, I can go to him for help and I'm excited to share that.

[The biggest lesson I've got is] Learning to have patience with people, just take it one step at a time in everything that you're doing and just invest time in the people that you're with ... have patience with them, even if they're not necessarily the easiest person to work with.