’What an Angel!”: Shark Attack Survivor Surfer Receives Heartwarming Wishes on the Birth of Her Fourth Child

Hawaiian surfing prodigy, Bethany Hamilton, defied the odds and reached the pinnacle of surfing through her unwavering passion. She framed a multitude of accolades on her wall of fame and became synonymous with the sport of surfing. Now, after acquiring a treasure trove of success, the 33-year-old shark attack survivor is embracing a new chapter of her life, as she welcomed her fourth child to the world.

From surviving a ferocious shark attack to forging a glorious career in surfing, Hamilton has covered it all. Nevertheless, along with having a hoard full of feathers in her cap, she also played the role of a parent with absolute finesse. Interestingly, the mother of three young boys, recently gave birth to a daughter and is super grateful for her newborn.

Surfing to motherhood: What an inspiring journey!

In 2003, Hamilton fell prey to a shark attack and ended up losing her left arm in the process. However, Bethany’s spirit remained unbroken. Within weeks, she returned to the waves and, astonishingly, went on to win a national surfing title within a year. Even during her pregnancy, she continued to surf, undeterred by her physical limitations. In 2015, she welcomed her first child, Tobias, into the world. 

Now, she is a mother of 3 boys and one baby girl, Micah (2), Wesley (5), and Tobias (8). She named her daughter, Alaya Dorothy Dirks. The couple shared the baby’s name in an adorable 15-second Instagram reel, expressing their gratitude to God for this precious gift to their family.

In a heartfelt caption, Bethany expressed captioned “We are feeling grateful to God for the blessing of family.” and continues to write “We are honored for this opportunity to raise our children, to love, serve, protect and guide them through life!”

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Along with this, she showed her immense gratitude by posting her daughter’s arrival on his blog. Fans are loving and showcasing their adorable love in the comment section.

Fan reacting to Surfer Reel

One fan expressed their joy, saying, “What a lucky little girl, surrounded by so much love! Congratulations!!” Another fan rejoiced, “She’s beautiful! A girl!! Congratulations.”

The overwhelming love and support continued with comments like, “Oh my goodness, a girl!!! And even better with 3 big brothers!!! That is so epic!! Congratulations,” and “Oh. My. GOODNESS!!! What an angel! I bet her big brothers are so in love! What a lucky little girl.” Alaya is truly fortunate to be welcomed into such a loving and big family. May she continue to thrive and experience a lifetime of love and happiness.

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