I just learned last night that the founder of Youth Specialties the one who hosted the Youth Workers Convention, and he spoke for the last session, Mike Yaconelli, is gone to be with the Lord, yesterday morning. It was shocking for me, I just went to visit the website YouthSpecialties.com and I couldn't believe what I was reading. I was crying at work.

I just began to know Mike when I went to the Youth Worker's Convention in Charlotte. I saw his heart, and I loved it! I'm so sad that he has to be with the Lord just right after I get to know him. I will miss him. I thank him for all he's done to encourage all the youth workers like me. I thank him for following the calling and the vision that God had for him here on earth.

I praise God for his life!