from Max Lucado

You'll be home soon. You may not have noticed it, but you are closer to home than ever before.

Each moment is a step taken.
Each breath is a page turned.
Each day is a mile marked, a mountain climbed.

You are closer to home than you've ever been.

Before you know it, your appointed time will come; you'll descend the ramp and enter the city. You'll see faces that are waiting for you. You'll hear your name spoken by those who love you.

And . . . in the back, behind the crowds -- the One who would rather die than live without you will remove His pierced hands from His heavenly robe and APPLAUD.

Be encouraged -- you're really going to see Him!