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Hi guys. Im Caden :’) and I’m going on the World Race. I am super passionate about basketball and my Denver Nuggets. I also love photography and taking pictures of people. I listen to a ton of different music and am always making new playlists on Spotify. I am super into fashion and clothing, I love going to Goodwill to find new dad sweaters. I also am super passionate about people I love all my friends and the people in my life matter a lot to me, I also love meeting new people!! I was raised going to church every Sunday and attending my youth group every week. And Jesus has always been a big part of my life. 

This past year for me has been a mess. Covid changed a lot for me, as it did for everyone else too. I loved going to school waking up and seeing my friends at 7:30 in the morning. All of that went away when COVID hit, no more school dances, no more waking up late and throwing on clothing and running out the door. It’s all I‘ve known the past 12 years. And change is hard for everyone. I did not know what I wanted to do with this next year of my life. My mom suggested the World Race to me, I loved the idea. Immediately I applied and started the process. But it was not an easy choice, it’s terrifying. I have never even been out of the country, I’ve never even been on a mission trip. I was raised in church and I have always known Jesus but at times over the past year I have felt the furthest from God I have ever felt. Why am I even doing a mission trip you would ask? And my answer is for some reason this I have never felt more at peace about something in my whole life. I am an over thinker, I struggle with anxiety, and for me it’s hard to find peace in even daily things.  But this whole time I have felt so at peace with this choice to do the World Race. And that for some reason it will work out and that this is what’s supposed to happen. It’s so scary just putting my trust in Jesus and it’s so hard to do as a person who wants to control everything. But I am doing it and I am going to other countries to love people well. I have a feeling this trip will be huge for I am as a person and I am so excited. 

13 Comments

  1. Caden, I am so proud of you. Grandma Sue and I will be supporting you in this, both financially and in prayer .
    I want you to know that this adventure will change your life in ways you can hardly imagine.
    I have been to India 4 times, Guatemala, Mexico and Romania and my life will never be the same. You will learn that Jesus will become more real and your faith will grow exponentially.
    Be blessed on your journey.

    Love Grandpa Ray

  2. Caden you are so amazing and special. We are so proud the youngam you are and all Jesus is going to do in your life. We will support you in prayer and financially. You are loved nephew ??

  3. Thank you for sharing your story! I am so excited have you on the team and look forward to meeting you in June. I am also a photographer (along with quite a few others on the route) so you’re in good company haha.
    Looking forward to seeing how we all use our talents on the Race!

  4. Wow! I am so super proud of your choice to follow Jesus! You are a brave servant! I will be praying for you and supporting too! Love you Caden!

  5. I don’t know you but I am so excited for you! This trip is going to change you in so many ways you could never imagine! Keep pushing into what God has for your life and keep taking risks!

  6. Thank you so much for the support pop!!! love you and excited to see u soon!!

  7. Aunt Carolyn thank you so much for the support!! means the world! excited to see you soon :)))

  8. I am excited to meet you Caden! I am also a photographer and I love people! I had a similar experience about doubting whether I would really go until I realized the difference of the amount of peace and excitement I felt with this decision vs anything else, and I still feel the same! I cant wait for bootcamp.

  9. We are looking forward to meeting you at training camp in less than 4 months. This will be a season of change and growth like you probably have not seen before. Go in with an open heart to whatever God has in store for you. We are praying for you.

  10. Yo Caden! I’m one of your leaders for your squad. I’m actually in Colorado Springs right now. I would love to meet up. Going to a worship night tonight too. Text me 909-372-2362

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