Bye Bye Texas

Hey everyone! Well, this was my last full week here in Texas. It's super sad to be leaving, but I know the Lord has a work for me to do in Ukraine. I can't wait to get there! It's bittersweet to leave, but I'll be back to Texas soon enough. I'm just happy that I get to have two missions! Weekly Highlights = - Our friends Tara, Taofiki, Elizabeth, and Freeman all accepted our baptismal invitation! It will be sad to miss their baptisms, along with all the other people we're teaching, but I know they will be in good hands with Elder Gregerson and Elder Hodges. - We had zone conference and that is always fun. It was super fun to see my old companion Elder Ames and talk to a bunch of mission friends. - Lincoln is going to get the priesthood next week! He's such a stud! - Found out I'm going to have around 16 hours of travel to get to Ukraine (that's including layovers). It's going to be cRaZy! - We celebrated Father's day with our friend James. He's awesome, and he is very excited to be baptized. I'm sad to miss his big day, but I'm so excited for him nonetheless! - I LOVE TEXAS WITH MY WHOLE HEART! It's going to be hard to leave this mission and these people, but I know God has a reason for it. We're running on his Plan A, not his Plan B. The good thing is, even when we don't understand, his Plan A is still perfect. I take a lot of comfort in a scripture from 2 Nephi: 2 Nephi 26:24 = He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world, even that he layeth down his own life that he may draw all men unto him. Wherefore, he commandeth none that they shall not partake of his salvation. God is for EVERYONE! He has a plan for me, and He has a plan for you. Trust in Him, and He will help you do more than you ever could on your own. I get to see that grace in my life every day, and it's all because of Jesus Christ. I love Him, and He loves you! I love y'all too! Signing off for the last time from the greatest state in the Union, - Elder Horsley Long live Texas ❤️

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