Hello from HARARE ZIMBABWE!
I received transfer news this last Saturday, and I left Bindura. I was SO sad, because I was only there for 12 weeks (two transfers). Although it was difficult, I really loved the people there. I loved the small town feel and the country parts of it!!! The friendships that I made, and the spiritual experiences that I had will last a lifetime. I will just be glad for the time that I had, and be grateful for it. I know the Lord has a new adventure for me... and that is in Borrowdale! Tonana Bindura!
My new area is called Borrowdale. It is the NICEST and RICHEST part of Harare town. While I am slightly nervous, I am going into it with an open mind, and I just keep telling myself that the Lord needs me there, and so I will find that reason. My companion's name is Sister Lalampaa and she is from Kenya. I am meant to be with missionaries from East Africa! 
We were already SUPER good friends before we were companions. We were already praying to be companions. I know that we will have a blast together.
These last couple weeks, I was feeling extremely homesick. I don't know why it had to creep in again, because I thought I was long over those feelings, but I guess I am human, and it happens. I was struggling so much this week that I even called President Makasi. I wasn't at the point that I wanted to come home, but I didn't want to get to that point. He counseled me, and he also told me a quote from President Eyring.
"Families that pray together, stay together." While I miss my family, and want to be with them, he told me to feel their love through prayer. I have felt strength through that. I know Heavenly Father answers prayers. He always does, and he always answers them. I also was able to read D&C 31. It is counsel from the Lord to a missionary. He promised that he would protect his family while he was away, and I know he is doing the same for me. There is strength in prayer and scripture study.
Love you!
Sister Kershaw
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