The story of John Nevins Andrews, traveling with his two teenage children to Basel, Switzerland, to become the first official Seventh-day Adventist cross-cultural missionary, is a treasured part of Adventist history. Andrews was a well-known scholar, author, and administrator. Adventists cherish his work on the history of the Sabbath. We appreciate his writing skills and leadership. What stands out most, however, is his willingness to hang on to Jesus in the midst of personal pain and loss.