Q & A with a Super Hero: Pope, Police and Vice President
If you follow this blog at all via this page or our Facebook page, you know last week was the most insane week of our lives! We started Monday with Jake and Officer Laurie being named Champions of Change at the White House. Wednesday we had a close encounter with the coolest Pope ever, and Friday, Jake gave his police speech to some law enforcement in North Carolina.
I still sit and marvel at how the events of last week aligned. Some say I used my connections. Others believe I've been planning this for months. Let me tell you, thanks for thinking I'm that powerful, but there's no way a human could have planned it this way. Seriously, the Pope and the White House in one week? Really? This is an example of Divine Intervention. I'm honored to be blessed in this way. I've always said, God has his hand on this child and He proved it this week. Jake is here on this Earth to teach, he believes it and so do we.
I am breathless with life, but will continue serve in any way we can. We are blessed to be able to educate others about the gifts of Autism. While our family realizes the impact and opportunities placed before us, I'm not sure Jake really "gets" it. So of course I had to pick his brain. Enjoy!
Let's talk about last week! What happened?
I went to the White House. I went to North Carolina. I went to the Pope.
Do you think these events happen to regular people?
Yes.
How many people do you know what have an award from the White House?
No one.
How many people do you know that have touched a Pope?
No one.
So these events happen to everyone?
No.
Do you realize how special last week was?
Yes. Very special to see the pope.
What happened with the pope?
I clapped, waved a flag and touched his hand. It was pretty fun.
What did his hand feel like?
It felt like God.
How does God feel?
Happy.
So did touching the pope make you feel happy?
Yes.
What about Rosary?
That was cool too! And I got a special blessing and I saw the Cardinal.
Tell me about the White House.
It was really cool that I sat at the table with a lot of folks. See the Attorney General and Vice President and shake their hands. It was cool that police and cops were up there making a speech with you.(me)
Were you nervous?
Yes.
How does it feel to be nervous?
Out of control.
But were really calm there... didn't appear nervous
I was really excited.
What was the best part about the White House?
Meeting the Vice President.
What did he say to you?
Good job, nice to meet you, making a shaking hand motion. He was really nice and gave me a hug.
What was it like sitting on the stage in the White House?
Pretty fun!!
Did you feel important?
Yah.
Nervous?
Yah.
Would you do it again?
Yea.
Why?
To help more people!
Did Officer Laurie help you feel calm?
Yes.
So were the nervous feelings at the White House the same as the nervous feelings meeting the Pope?
Yes.
So you were on TV quite a bit last week. What do you think about that?
I think it's pretty awesome and amazing that I got to be on TV. (all links on the homepage)
What message do you want people to know?
That they know about autism, that they (asd people) can have more freedom and have a better life.
How are you making it possible for autism people to have a better life?
By helping people and its great that I'm helping everyone. I think it's great.
How?
By being polite, honest and kind. I'm trying to help everyone know about autism and listening and being respectful.
So at the end of the week, you were teaching police in North Carolina. What was your favorite part about that?
Teaching the police and showing them my chew sticks.
Do you want to do more of that?
Yes!! All over the world.
Do you get excited when you get a standing ovation?
Yes!! Reaaallllyyyyy excited all over my body.
What's cool about teaching police?
I like making friends with the police and help other people... and make the police not upset with us. With autism people, I think they should talk softly in a nice voice.
What do you think God thinks of the work that you what you are doing?
He thinks it's perfectly amazing.
So you think He's happy?
Yes.
Do think you get more blessings doing this work?
Yes.
Why?
Because I'm helping more people.
Do you want to keep on teaching?
Yup.
Do you think it's a good job on earth?
Yep.
What do you want to do when you are an adult?
Help policemen and drive the trains.
Tell me the most important thing everyone should know about people with autism.
That they're smart and amazing. You (we) are perfectly amazing, just the way you (we) are!
So us other people just need to understand better?
That's what I'm trying to do.
BONUS QUESTIONS:
What does it feel like, that people are starting to recognize you?
It's pretty cool and interesting.
How does it make you feel?
Cool & Worried but not too bad.
Do you think you are a celebrity?
Yes.
Do you want to be famous?
Yes.
For what?
To help people in our country by understanding autism.
Who are other famous people you want to meet?
President Obama and Chase in Yur Face!
If you follow this blog at all via this page or our Facebook page, you know last week was the most insane week of our lives! We started Monday with Jake and Officer Laurie being named Champions of Change at the White House. Wednesday we had a close encounter with the coolest Pope ever, and Friday, Jake gave his police speech to some law enforcement in North Carolina.
I still sit and marvel at how the events of last week aligned. Some say I used my connections. Others believe I've been planning this for months. Let me tell you, thanks for thinking I'm that powerful, but there's no way a human could have planned it this way. Seriously, the Pope and the White House in one week? Really? This is an example of Divine Intervention. I'm honored to be blessed in this way. I've always said, God has his hand on this child and He proved it this week. Jake is here on this Earth to teach, he believes it and so do we.
I am breathless with life, but will continue serve in any way we can. We are blessed to be able to educate others about the gifts of Autism. While our family realizes the impact and opportunities placed before us, I'm not sure Jake really "gets" it. So of course I had to pick his brain. Enjoy!
Let's talk about last week! What happened?
I went to the White House. I went to North Carolina. I went to the Pope.
Do you think these events happen to regular people?
Yes.
How many people do you know what have an award from the White House?
No one.
How many people do you know that have touched a Pope?
No one.
So these events happen to everyone?
No.
Do you realize how special last week was?
Yes. Very special to see the pope.
What happened with the pope?
I clapped, waved a flag and touched his hand. It was pretty fun.
What did his hand feel like?
It felt like God.
How does God feel?
Happy.
So did touching the pope make you feel happy?
Yes.
What about Rosary?
That was cool too! And I got a special blessing and I saw the Cardinal.
Tell me about the White House.
It was really cool that I sat at the table with a lot of folks. See the Attorney General and Vice President and shake their hands. It was cool that police and cops were up there making a speech with you.(me)
Were you nervous?
Yes.
How does it feel to be nervous?
Out of control.
But were really calm there... didn't appear nervous
I was really excited.
What was the best part about the White House?
Meeting the Vice President.
What did he say to you?
Good job, nice to meet you, making a shaking hand motion. He was really nice and gave me a hug.
What was it like sitting on the stage in the White House?
Pretty fun!!
Did you feel important?
Yah.
Nervous?
Yah.
Would you do it again?
Yea.
Why?
To help more people!
Did Officer Laurie help you feel calm?
Yes.
So were the nervous feelings at the White House the same as the nervous feelings meeting the Pope?
Yes.
So you were on TV quite a bit last week. What do you think about that?
I think it's pretty awesome and amazing that I got to be on TV. (all links on the homepage)
What message do you want people to know?
That they know about autism, that they (asd people) can have more freedom and have a better life.
How are you making it possible for autism people to have a better life?
By helping people and its great that I'm helping everyone. I think it's great.
How?
By being polite, honest and kind. I'm trying to help everyone know about autism and listening and being respectful.
So at the end of the week, you were teaching police in North Carolina. What was your favorite part about that?
Teaching the police and showing them my chew sticks.
Do you want to do more of that?
Yes!! All over the world.
Do you get excited when you get a standing ovation?
Yes!! Reaaallllyyyyy excited all over my body.
What's cool about teaching police?
I like making friends with the police and help other people... and make the police not upset with us. With autism people, I think they should talk softly in a nice voice.
What do you think God thinks of the work that you what you are doing?
He thinks it's perfectly amazing.
So you think He's happy?
Yes.
Do think you get more blessings doing this work?
Yes.
Why?
Because I'm helping more people.
Do you want to keep on teaching?
Yup.
Do you think it's a good job on earth?
Yep.
What do you want to do when you are an adult?
Help policemen and drive the trains.
Tell me the most important thing everyone should know about people with autism.
That they're smart and amazing. You (we) are perfectly amazing, just the way you (we) are!
So us other people just need to understand better?
That's what I'm trying to do.
BONUS QUESTIONS:
What does it feel like, that people are starting to recognize you?
It's pretty cool and interesting.
How does it make you feel?
Cool & Worried but not too bad.
Do you think you are a celebrity?
Yes.
Do you want to be famous?
Yes.
For what?
To help people in our country by understanding autism.
Who are other famous people you want to meet?
President Obama and Chase in Yur Face!
