Both of my parents are surfers, of course, so they understood where my passion for surfing was at and I guess they saw the talent that I had.

We all go through rough times. We have those obstacles that seem too large to overcome or that current that you never seem to swim out of. We have to decide what matters most to us - our passions.

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.

In the end, my love for surfing helped me overcome my fear of sharks.

I'm actually not star-struck... I like to give people their own space and admire them from a distance.

It's easy to look at the things of this world to solve our challenges and obstacles in life, but when we submit our lives to Christ, His grace, mercy, peace and love will bring true fulfillment to our lives.

Fear is something that can really hold us all back from different things in life. It's important to notice what your fears are and try to conquer them.