I'm not real good at expressing myself in written word!
I love the stories of the tribe of Ephraim and the Northern tribes. I kinda think the Northern tribes could be all over the world, and someday G-d will lead them back to the Jews or the messiah will open their eyes. Then the Temple will be rebuilt, our enemies will be destroyed, and there will be peace.
Sounds like a fairytale, but it sounds good to me.
PS I am not trying to push this on anyone, these are just my thoughts!!