Soul Surfer

The day came when her doctor told her she could get back in the water. They chose a beach off a beaten path that they thought would be best for her first surf back. She decided to ride a long board because it is easier to catch a wave with this more stable board. Her brother Noah wanted to film her ride on video camera so he swam out with her. Her dad even took off work to come see her. Alana and a bunch of her other friends were also there.

She walked out to the water with Alana. She was not afraid of being attacked by a shark, she didn't even think about it. All her mind could think about was catching a wave and getting up on her feet. Her first couple of tries to get up didn't work and at first she was a little discouraged. Everyone around her told her to keep trying and not to give up. Then it happened. She got on her feet and after that everything was easy.

It was hard for her to even describe what she felt after she caught that wave. She was incredibly thankful and happy inside and out. All her doubts of not being able to surf again were gone, she even started crying tears of joy.