Being here in Pittsburgh, PA for the National Youth Workers Convention has once again brought up good memories of my friend Mike Yaconelli. Yesterday was the 5th Anniversary of Mike's death. I remember being in an all staff training
meeting at Youthfront and getting a call from Tim Keel that Mike had died in an automobile accident. I was devastated. Chris Folmsbee told me his story last night of teaching at a school with another youth worker and getting the call. I heard several other youth worker's stories yesterday reminiscing old times with Yac.
I can almost imagine what Mike would speak about in the general session here in Pittsburgh if he were still alive. I miss him.
Please pray for Karla, Mike's widow. Karla is not here in Pittsburgh but was in Sacramento for the NYWC last month. Time heals but it is still very hard. I've talked to Karla a couple times this week, including yesterday. She is doing OK and engaging in some projects that are bringing life and energy.










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