My name is Jacob Pacheco. I wrote a small poem, “Being patient through the pain”.
I was born with a physical disability, as a child I was bullied, beaten, and broken. I had to rebuild my mind, body and soul as a result of those experiences. I’m proud to be here today.
These are words I would share with my younger self as I discover meaning in suffering and what lies beyond those dark times.
I wish I could tell you to be patient through the pain
What we gain is priceless:
A path to glue the broken bits of our soul back together again
You have a part to play, but you will be okay
To learn that life-long lesson
But let the record show, we took the blows,
And did it our way
If you could, what would you tell the younger you?
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Jacob you’re incredible. You’re an inspiration not only to “normal” people but especially to those of us who suffer any kind of mobility disability. When I see someone with CP I feel embarrassed to talk about my own problems because they’re no where as severe as CP, but after 20 years of chronic back pain and nerve damage and several years of osteoarthritis related hip problems I feel like a guy with the limitations of CP. I can’t walk at all without support and at 66 I can’t tolerate feelings of being a cripple when going out in public – I feel like the world disdains me and I’m embarrassed to be tottering around on a cane or worse … using a walker! So when I learned about you from Janessa Bookout I was overcome with a renewed feeling for life and I felt I’d found someone who could say to me “yeah I know how it feels but you can overcome it .. you are a person of value … you are someone loved by God”. And the someone saying that to me was you. Keep on pushing the limits Jacob and keep on speaking and writing and helping others especially those with disabilities because God has a reason for everything he sends our way and the reason you are how you are and who you are is to show others that their lives do matter. God bless you man!
Len, thank you for these kind words. I understand that every day can be a battle. Yet we are still here facing that challenge head-on. I respect you for saying I can, I will, and I’m going to do this. Keep charging my man.
Awesome story Jacob. I am so glad you use surfing to inspire others that it’s okay to different . I also have cerebral palsy . It’s so cool to relate to someone who has faced a similar experience . Keep reaching for the starts. Basketball is my favorite thing to do just like surfing is your favorite. There have many times in my life where i wanted to give up.
Thank you for reading Nina. I’m stoked you play basketball, and found your place on the court. I tried Basketball and it was intense, I’m impressed by your dedication to that sport.