Caden’s Impact

My name is Patrick Johnson. I am or was the back up quarterback at Morgan Academy; a small private school in Selma AL. I’ve always been someone who wants to fit in with the group and do things that others say isn’t the best idea. I’ve always been this double sided person. I play football I’ve always played because my friends did. On August 23rd 2024 my life changed drastically. It’s the first game of the football season and we’re getting ready to play our first game and I’m expecting to sit out and watch Caden Tellier play. Caden was a great guy, he didn’t care what people thought about him, he loved every single one of his teammates, and more importantly he loved Jesus. He was a grade ahead of me and was

Oh how I miss this boy! I was so looking forward to him becoming an adult and being a peer that I walk through life with. All of the things to look forward to! Graduation, college athletics, marriage, children, financial success, and finally beating him at darts in my garage… It’s hard to reconcile that God had something else in store for us but that is the truth. Caden’s favorite quote is from Jackie Robinson and it is that “A life isn’t significant except for its impact on other lives.” Well I’d say in a quick almost 17 years #17 made a significant impact! God is always working and he is always Good. He brings light to darkness and nothing is impossible with God. I would encourage anyone going through any situation to surrender

I knew another side of Caden Tellier than some may have known. I knew him as a worshipping lover of Jesus. Countless youth trips I was blessed to tag along on have been running through my mind and heart and recalling how Caden loved worshipping the Lord. Most knew him as being passionate about sports. I knew him in his passion for Jesus and for worshipping the One he loved. I wouldn’t take anything for those memories that are burned in my heart and memory bank. I told someone earlier today this is one of the greatest mysteries we will have this side of life. Caden was so full of life, the light of Jesus, and full of so much promise and hope for a generation. As to the whys and what ifs I