hahahaha get my reference there? I'm definitely living on prayers!
I can't believe that I hit 9 months this week! What an adventure the first half of my mission has been, and I am so ready for the rest of it. This has been the hardest thing I have done in my entire life, but the most rewarding. I am grateful for my savior who has been by my side and even carried me in the moments when I couldn't do it by myself. Serving a mission makes you strong, and I am so grateful for it!
We didn't have a baptism on Sunday, because the chapel didn't have electricity, so we couldn't pump the water. We were disappointed, but we will just have all four of them be baptized this Sunday. It will be Joseph, Owen, Susan, and Nelisha. I am so excited for them and they are so prepared. The gospel is just so amazing!
We got to watch the stake conference this Sunday, because they recorded it! When the stake president spoke, he shared an experience about how someone in the stake told him," I don't know what I would do in my life, if my parents hadn't listened to the missionaries." He then went on to base his talk on how important the gospel is in our lives. It truly changes us and makes our lives worth living! Owen told us after church," Sisters, I thought about what the stake president said. I asked myself the same question, and I don't know what I would do if I didn't meet you. The gospel has changed my life." I cried right then and there. This is why I am here. It's not about getting to come to Africa, or to have an adventure for 18 months. This is people's lives that get to change because of their Savior. It is the most important thing I could ever be doing! Every second of every day counts, and it's moments like those that are just so rewarding.
We met this really cool guy named Tatenda this last week. He grew up around members of the church, so he was kinda familiar with it. He approached us, and invited us to come and teach him. The lesson went so well! He is so intelligent, and really enjoyed us teaching him part of the Restoration. He invited us to come back and finish the lesson. I hope he progresses and accepts the gospel. It's rare to meet people who are college educated and can speak really good English. You have to help them progress, because they don't come all the time! haha
We ended yet another transfer, but Sister Jabanga and I get to stay together in Enterprise! YEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! We are enjoying serving together and we have work to do, and people to find.
This week I braided my hair again. This time they added fake hair when they braided, so my hair is longer and heavier! hahaha It's taking me a while to get used to it, but I think I like it. I am an African girl, now FOR SURE!
Sending all my love from the great Zimbabwe,
Sister Kershaw
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