Audric Estimé
Notre Dame running back Audric Estimé finds strength in family and faith through the challenging but transformative experience of life as a student-athlete, emphasizing the intertwining of faith, academics, and football in shaping his journey.
“There was a heaviness on me when I went home for Christmas break, but then I talked and prayed again with my family. They reminded me that Notre Dame was the only school that brought together the three most essential things in my life right now — faith, academics, and football. I realized all my goals and dreams were on the right trajectory. I truly felt that God had a path for me, and that path was Notre Dame.
“I now see more clearly how God has been constantly present in my life, even through very difficult times, such as the loss of my mom. We know from the Christmas story of God’s great love for us and desire to be close to us. It is that same closeness that I feel here at Notre Dame, and it will always be a part of my life.”
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That resonates with me, Audric. I lost my mom 11/7 and my husband on 6/22, both this year. I receive these because my dad went to Notre Dame and played football at ND back in the 1930’s. I know that God is with me and that faith and love will help me through
What an incredible message from an outstanding young person. God Bless You, Audric.
After watching this story about Audric and losing his mother at a very young age hit home. Back in 1981 we lost our father at the age of 50. There’s five of us siblings with me being the oldest. The youngest is our baby sister who was 13 years old at the timing of his passing. She was outside by the pool and I knew that she needed someone to console with. It hit us very hard. 4 days before Christmas and 1 day short of our parents 30th anniversary. Moving forward, love your family like no other, we are never promised tomorrow. I had the pleasure to have met Audric after practice and he had the biggest smile on his face. He loves the connection with his fans. He is definitely a role model on and off the field. One last note, he never loses faith. God Bless
God bless you Audric.
Audric,
Thank God For YOU and your sharing touched me deeply about the importance of faith and family. Know that I daily will hold you in prayer and please pray for me.
Fr Jim Bracke csc
God Bless you and your family! You Are Loved.
Thank you for sharing, Audric.
Your testimony of prayer and faith is inspiring. Blessings to you.
So happy to see Audrick step up. So proud of him. I loved watching him this year
Such an inspiration on and off the field. Thank you for sharing your powerful story.
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11.1
Such a touching story. Thanks for sharing.
Stories like this that make me believe.
That I too can make it. So thank you for helping Someone like me believe in myself.
You are truly an inspiration to all- both on and off the field. May God continue to Bless you and your beautiful family.
Merry Christmas !
You are such an inspiring young man. My daughter is a junior at ND and had some struggles of adjustment too. Your faith and family lifted you up and it also lifted my daughter up. Thank you for making other people feel less alone in their struggles and to see the joys of perseverance. Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing your love and joys of being in the Notre Dame family.
So inspiring! God Bless you and your bright future.
As you have learned God is with us during good times and bad times. He asks that we trust him and you have shown your trust. My prayer is you will always remain faithful to Jesus and his love.
Thank you for bringing me and my family enjoyment as we passionately supported the Irish every Saturday in the fall. It’s good to find out you’re a better person than football player and you are a great football player.
What a moving, inspirational story. Thank you for sharing your faith Audric. God bless you
Audric, you are an inspiration to us all.
Thank you for sharing your joirney.
You are a wonderful role model especially amongst your peers and those who look up to you. May you and your family have a memorable Christmas celebration!
A true Notre Dame Man. ☘️
Powerful message Audric… much like your running! Thanks for contributing your whole self while at ND!
Your sacred story lifted me up….I lost my mother too but thank God for Faith, right? Merry Christmas to you and your family, Audric and gooooo Irish!!
Thank you for sharing Audric. Have a Merry Christmas. God bless you.
You’ve achieved a great deal at Notre Dame, Audric. I very much like your statement, “Invest in what matters the most which is family, faith, and reaching our full potential.”
Excellent!
Go Irish!
Thank you, Audric, for inspiring all of us to always have
faith and family as cornerstones as we journey through life.
You’re a WINNER, on the field and off.
Dearest Audric, I lost my Mom a few months ago. Your story speaks to my heart as I face my first birthday and Christmas without her. Thank you for your words of encouragement to live by – family, faith and reaching my full potential. What a blessing from you today.
WOW! Your journey has brought you wisdom at a young point in your life. The thing that makes you stand out is, you are using what you have learned in this life, to this point, for the good. If you believe others will too. Your family is your gift, you are blessed.
Especially on this feast day which honors Mary, our Mother , your mother looks down from above and smiles upon you and who you have become Audric. Thank you for your reflection and all you do. Blessings now and always .
Thank you Audric. Remember that God is with you always. God Bless you and your family.
Audric,God bless you on your continued journey!
Through your life challenges, you have been blessed. Thank you for shaing your story.
Thanks for sharing your story. Your Mom would be so proud of you.
The words of the written lessons and Audric’s story today are Gentle and Gortifying today for me;d and I am sure for others. Thank You Each.
God bless you Audric. Thank you for blessing us with your story. Thank you for putting God first in your life and then family. Thank you for so greatly contributing.to the blessing which is Notre Dame, Our Lady, for her Son.
Audric! We love you! ☘️
It’s a true joy to watch you do your thing on the football field. You know your mom’s with you every step of the way and is incredibly proud. Keep on shining.
May God continue to bless you and your family this holiday season.
Merry Christmas,
Lisa Whelan,
parent of ‘23 Domer Callie
Keep on climbing, Sir Audric! 😃
So proud of you. I can’t wait to see you on the field again playing the wonderful game of football.
May the good Lord continue to bless you and may the Blessed Mother Mary keep you.
This was the first time I have watched Sacred Stories and I am grateful it was Audric’s story. I am the sister of a “Domer” and am grateful for the extended family this university creates.
Thank you Audric for a beautiful & meaningful sharing. GO IRISH❗️🍀🏈
Such a beautiful sacred story that brought me to tears. May God continue to bless you!
What an inspiring story…Thank you for sharing. God Bless you and your family.
Audric,
Thank you for reminding each of us of God’s constant presence in or lives, even through difficult times. You are a remarkable young man who will continue to be a force for good in the world.
Blessings to you and your family!
Thank you so much for sharing your reflection. You are an inspiration. May your future continue to unfold and May you always walk knowing that you are never alone. Your faith and your extended family will always be your mainstays.
We need men of courage like you to lead us in the years ahead. Thanks for stepping up.
Blessings on you, today and always.
Audric,
Your story is a gift to me. I struggled too, my first two years at Notre Dame. I’m so grateful that you stayed until the miracle happened!
Notre Dame will be with you always, Audric.
God bless you, Auric, and Godspeed throughout your life. Your earthly mother and your Heavenly Mother are both very proud of you.
In tears watching.
Audric – your mother is beaming in Heaven at the wonderful person you are. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story. YOU are Notre Dame. God love you in all you do.
Audric you are an inspirational reminder of all that is truly important in life and I thank you for the beautiful message – Go Irish, run Estime!
Thank you for contributing your experience Audric. I was a senior in HS when I first saw ND campus ( 1955).
Having to take geometry in order to go to nursing school, I was a rebellious female like my best friend in tithe back row of a class of Sophomore males.
Father Fred was my former Latin teacher and then my math instructor. He had 4 football, season tickets at ND located under the score board in north end zone. He invited Jane and I to attend games if we agreed to drive him to the games.
Paul Horning was QB then and I fell in love with football and with ND.
Married a ND grad in 61’ and we now have 7 ND grads in our family. We will be in Cedar Grove cemetery when God calls Frank and I home, God,Faith, Family, and Notre Dame , for you and for me!
God bless you always in all ways, Marilyn Woidat
The Spirit of Nitre Dame still thrives at ND with students such as Audric: God Bless his future!! He is following the model of “the Bus!!
May God continue to be there for you, as is your deep faith.
God bless you, Audric and I’m sure your mother is smiling down on you from heaven. Any parent would be proud to call a fine man like you their son. Best wishes for all your future endeavors.
My Dad passed away when I was 13, just as freshman year of high school ended. Audric speaks the truth that faith is about embracing the unknown and what is difficult.
The freshman year at ND tests every young woman and young man striving to be adults. Audric exemplifies embracing what is difficult and breaking through to the unknown as it gets revealed.
My Dad and your Mom, Audric, can see how we turned out. And we’ll see them again to chat it all through.
Have a great Christmas Season!
ND ‘78
Thank you Audric…Yes, Faith, Family and reaching our full potential to be the person God has called us to be
Peace and God’s Blessings
Thank you for sharing this touching and inspiring story. Bless you Audric in all that you do. You are loved at Notre Dame.
Audric,
Thank you for sharing your story and passion for Faith, Family and Football. I have admired your divine path and have cheered you on in life and on the field. Go forth, Young King, I am lifting you up and praying for you and your next chapter. Love from The Village ❤️❤️
Audric, thank you for sharing…your mom is proud as you are an inspiration on and off the field. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Auric,
the entire ND family is so blessed to be your brother or sister in faith through Jesus Christ. The example
you set through perseverance, humility and fortitude evidences God in our lives daily.
Thanks, and prayers for a special future! Go Irish!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. May God continue to bless you and your family.