Well, I have returned from a wonderful, amazing, crazy–(you put any word in there, and it’ll describe the trip!)–mission’s trip to Florala, AL with the New Life Singers! During the nine days that we were all together, a bond formed between us. I did not realize just how strong that bond had become until last night when we all went our separate ways. On the way home, I already missed everybody. As I lay in bed last night, I began to cry because I really missed everyone, and this trip was a couple people’s last trip with the chorale(probably). 
As I was missing everybody last night, the Lord brought to mind Revelation 21:4. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain: for the former things are passed away.” The Lord comforted me with that verse by gently reminding me that in heaven there will be no more sad good-byes; there will be no more tears. We’ll all be one big, happy family, and I was able to taste just a tasteof that this week! It was like we were all one big, happy family! If it was so delightful down here, then it’s going to be simply amazing up there!
In conclusion then, remember His promise: no more tears! No more tears!
Written By: Allison Parker
June 17, 2008
