Over two mountains and through a river... to go to our appointment

This week we scheduled an appointment at a place that we had never been to before. the place was called Proton. 
And when we were directed to where it was, the person pointed to a mountain. So on my companion and I went over a river first, and then we started hiking up the mountain. This man started walking up behind us, and so we started talking to him. His name is Blessing. He had actually met with missionaries before, but hadn't wanted to continue because he didn't understand. At first he wouldn't let us talk, and just kept asking really off topic (religion related) questions. The more we helped answer his questions and allow him to feel the spirit, he listened super well. We never were able to find the person we actually wanted to see, but I know that Heavenly Father put Blessing literally in our path, so that we would meet him. We have a return appointment to go see him, too. Sister Sariah and I have been praying to find the elect in Enterprise, and the Lord is answering our prayers. 

Another Mama that we are teaching is named Matilda. She has come to church several times, and even was able to watch General Conference with us! Yesterday, she didn't come to church and afterwards we went to check on her to make sure that she was okay. When we asked her how her Sunday was, she said," Not good. I didn't come to church. I really should've." I don't know exactly her reason for not coming, but I know that she knows how important church is, and she feels it as well. I will keep you updated on her progress, but she is planning on being baptized in the beginning of May. 

On Wednesday, I went on my first exchanges as a sister training leader. Every transfer, we go on exchanges. With the exchanges, we switch companions with a set of sisters, and bring them to our area. The sister that was going to be my companion, goes home in three weeks, too. So, I was really nervous to go with her, just because she has a lot more experience than I do. I was also just nervous to be going on exchanges in the first place. 

When I expressed that to President Makasi, he told me that first, I could do it. And second, to pray to have spiritual experiences while I took the sisters on exchanges. I prayed SO hard the week leading up, and the exchange was so good. Sister Cluff is so sweet, and we worked together really well. Even though in the area we had fall throughs, we kept busy, and had lessons to teach. Heavenly Father answered my prayers. 

 

 On Sunday afternoon, we also kinda went on an adventure. We were looking for where some people that we had previously contacted. They said they lived at a mine on a mountain. We drove for a really long time, but decided to turn back because we were not finding any mines. The scenery was beautiful, though! We blasted lion king, and drove down the road. It was like we were on a safari AND we even saw monkeys in the trees. So ya, that was pretty awesome. I forget that I am in Africa, sometimes. I love it and this is the best experience of my whole life! 

We also had another incident this week... our bumper fell off our car. Okay, not the whole bumper... but a part of the bumper underneath the car came off. The missionaries previous had broken it, and the elders even told us they were going to take it in to get fixed. They were just a bit too late! hahaha The elders who are in charge of our cars and the maintenance for them had to come rescue us! There is never a dull moment being in Zimbabwe on a mission. 

To close, I just want to bear testimony of our Savior. Easter is Sunday, and we have the opportunity to focus on him a little extra. I know that he lives. He died and on the third day rose again, because he loves us with an infinite love. His light shines and can reach the darkest of places if we allow him to. The atonement of Jesus Christ is so real. I have felt it in my life, and especially felt it on mission. He knows us individually and perfectly. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. 

I love you!!! 

Sister Kershaw