well, shoot.  here we are at 8 months!

i cannot believe ive been out for 8 months. where has the time gone?

i suck at taking pictures. that will be a goal for this week. its already been a transfer. training Hermana osburn is half way done. that's weird too.

Feliz dia de pasqua! easter was amazing. the elders taught a lesson about the Atonement and why we don't adore the cross and everything. it was really powerful. i love the gospel.

we had a primary program about missionary work. this picture is of the kids racing on packing suitcases. i was told i looked like little house on the prarie, anne of green gables, and the wizard of oz. are there anymore opinions? the skirt was a hand me down from another missionary. it was a little small and i had to upzip it a lil. beauty is pain.

i completed a 3 week sugar fast. not for health but to practice self control. i succeeded. and as a bonus i feel healthy:) i had a donut and a muffin for breakfast today and i feel like crap. ill be starting another fast tomorrow.

but i know we are so blessed to have this sweet gospel in our lives. we are blessed as members. we had a lesson with a less active of 2 years. they know they need to go to church. they said they would. and guess what. they didn't. disappointment. but over it. that's the only way to go at type of things. its just sad that they know and wont do anything about it. we are so blessed. God gives us so much and so now we must give too. there isn't a lot we can do to repay what Christ has done for us and what He continues to do. that's a reason i have found on my mission of why i am still here. gives me more purpose. motivating. its like my morning cup of coffee that we don't drink. because that's against the word of wisdom. but im super happy for everything that i have and will have. im happy and appreciate everything ive gone through. there are regrets but im glad ive had them because they have shaped me into the person that i am today. they are the only things that have made me who i am and what i am. eternally grateful for my challenges and difficulties. eternally grateful for my friends and family that i love with all my heart. you guys are the real MVP. i love you all.

i pray and hope you all have a wonderful week thinking about how much God and Christ love and care for you. they are always watching and holding out Their hands to you. you just need to take them.

harker out with love.

love, Hermana kiara harker:)

i matched with the roses on our bike ride. lovin it.