Day 37 (Tuesday)

"Once more Jesus said to them, 'I am going away, and you will look for me, and you will die in your sin. Where I go, you cannot come.'"

John 8:21


When Jesus went to die, he had to go alone. No one else could do what he was about to do to save humanity.

Now, I'm not saying that the sacrifice Wes and I have made by moving away from our family and friends is anywhere near that of Jesus. Don't get me wrong. But as we are here in Texas visiting everyone, I've realized that we have gone away to a place where no one can follow. Sure, someone could move for a job in PA or NJ or NY, but the chances are slim, and, even then, most of our friends and family would still be down here in Texas.

It's tough to be that far away, knowing everyone will be down here for the next few years while we're in New Jersey. Occasionally, we'll be able to visit Texas, or someone will come visit us, but things will not be the same until we return. Where we go, not everyone can follow.