Shannon says goodbye to Moriah and her parents. Moriah had committed to two years, so Shannon will be taking the trip back alone, without her friend and companion.

Shannon cries as she steps to the plane.  Moriah and her mom, Aleah, cry too.   But Lorvin doesn't cry.  Lorvin is perhaps much like Stan.  

Shannon kind of laughs to herself through the tears, as she thinks back just a year ago.  She had made such a big deal about not ever seeing Stan cry.

In the mission field, Shannon had seen many men void of God's leading  and direction.  Cultures had developed for hundreds of years without any of God's influence and understanding.   Sadly, many of them reminded her of men in her own country ---a country where the vast majority had at one time believed in God, yet still God's influence scarce to recognize.  Then in the name of unity and everything that it represents ---the Essence had made its inroads.  And with peace and acceptance as avenues to link diversity and unity, there became an acceptance of diverse beliefs in God, stripping away truth and character ---resembling much those void of the standards God freely extends to us through His Son, Jesus.   All this had brought a new perspective on how Shannon really felt about life.  And it increased her appreciation for a man such as Stan.

   As Shannon gets off the plane, she looks around.   She doesn't see anyone immediately.  She wonders how much more disappointment she must face.  Then some movement catches her eye.  Mom breaks from the crowd.