More Taiwan Pictures

 

 

Jill's 1st pictures from Taiwan

Jill's mission president's wife posted these pictures on the Family Facebook page..



A Grand huanning to our new batch of fine 19 chuanjiao shimen! Love them already!

Jill is in Taiwan!!!

Dear Porter Family,

Sister Peterson and I are delighted to let you know that your daughter , Sister   Jill Elizabeth Porter  , has arrived in Taiwan safely and is doing well. The day following her   arrival was spent in orientation, training, and getting to know her . We had a wonderful lunch with the new missionaries and their training companions.

 I had the opportunity of interviewing Sister  Porter   and am very impressed with her  desire to serve. Thank you for sending us such a wonderful young person. Truly, She  is a fine example of an enthusiastic servant of the Lord. We send our love to you and promise to watch after your daughter   as though she  were our own.  Sister Peterson and I have been called to lead this mission by ministering to our missionaries.  We have been praying for them since they received their call to work in the Taipei Taiwan Mission.

The missionary work is very focused. Missionaries should write home once a week to stay in close touch. In addition, I strongly suggest that you diligently write weekly to keep in touch with your missionary as well. If an emergency arises please call the Mission Office (Tel: 011-886-2-2393-3285 direct from the US) and leave a message, or contact us through the mission e-mail address (2019353@ldschurch.org).

 The monthly money that the missionaries receive is sufficient for their needs. Please do not send extra money for your daughter   unless requested. If money needs to be sent to your daughter , we suggest you open a bank account and send your missionary an ATM or debit card. This provides fast and easy access to money from the many teller machines available in Taiwan.

May the Lord bless you and your family through the service of your missionary daughter .

 Yours Sincerely,

 President Michael L. Peterson

Taiwan Taipei Mission

Jill @ Airport in Salt Lake City

Jill left the MTC on Monday, October 29, 2018 and flew out of Salt Lake City.  Coincidentally, Jared was flying into Salt Lake from a business trip on the same day.  So Jared was able to meet up with Jill at the airport.  He was able to take her to get some dinner and let her use his phone to video chat with those of not lucky enough to see her.

We Leave in Less than a hour!!!!

Nimen hao! I'm sorry there isn't really an email this week, we leave for Taiwan today!!! I'm stoked and couldn't be more excited! I love you all! Next email will be from Taiwan! Love, Bao Jiemei

 

Pictures 10-28-2018

Jill practices her Mandarin

Pictures 10-22-2018

 

 

 

 

One Week Left

Nimen hao! If you can believe it or not my time at the MTC is almost over. We received our travel plans this last week, so if we get our visas (fingers crossed) we leave on Monday the 29th! I still can't believe how fast time is going, I know it's the typical missionary saying but it is so true! I've been so blessed to have been in the MTC for 9 weeks, I've learned so much both Chinese and the Spirit. First the funny things of the week: 1. We've started talking to each other in Chinese using a Southern Accent, if you hear it you would think its funny too. 2. The day we were supposed to get our travel plans my entire district throughout the day kept playing off that they got them... I was gullible enough to believe it every time. 3. At one of night classes we were playing a game to help us memorize some phrases that involved competitive rock, paper, scissors. We got really into that the class on the floor under us came up and asked us if we could calm down, opps.. but hey we memorized those phrases. 4. One of Elders has started doing impersonations of everyone, it is hilarious! 5. As our Sunday movie we went a watched 'Legacy' because it is one of my favorites and the other sisters in my district had never seen it. If you haven't seen it is about a girl who is living through the time of Joseph Smith and travels West. Its cheesey in some places, and it is also kind of a love story so whenever there was any flirting, etc. that showed almost all the missionaries just let out this big "ohhhh" haha it was just super funny. This last week I've been able to look back on my time here at the MTC and it has been a roller coaster! I've had good days and bad days but I've really come to love them all! There is a quote by Marjorie Pay Hinckley that I've just loved this past week "Everything you are learning now is preparing you for something else". This is so true! I've really come to recognize that everything happens for a reason. I may not understand it right now but maybe one day I will. That is the attitude I've tried having these last couple of days and the difference has blown me away. I don't understand everything but I'm accepting everything and working with what I have. Last night we had an amazing devotional by one of the Branch Presidents and his wife. They talked a lot about Preach My Gospel, our purpose and our MTC District. I just want to take a second to brag about my MTC district. I absolutely adore them! We've grown so much together! This is our last week all together until who knows when and it breaks my heart. Our Mongolian Elders is serving in Hong Kong, our Australian Elder is going back to Australia for his ACL surgery on Monday. They've really become my family and I'm so grateful for them! I love you all! Hopefully the next email you get from me I'll be on my way to Taiwan! Love, Bao Jiemei Sister Porter

Hannah

Jill's really good friend, Hannah,  from SUU entered the MTC about a month after Jill did.

I'm sure this was a happy moment when they found each other at the MTC!

 

 



Travel Plans!

Greetings Sister Porter:

Your training at the Provo MTC is nearing completion. We hope you have found your time here inspiring and productive. Attached you will find your itinerary for travel to your mission. Please read over the information carefully. The attachment includes your airline(s) and flight information along with luggage allowances. We recommend forwarding this information to your family so they will know your travel plans. There is no need to print this itinerary. Please note the check out time and you will receive a copy of the itinerary when you depart. If you have questions, please come to the Travel Office in T4-136 between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Sincerely, MTC Travel Team

Goodnight Picture 10-15-2018

 

Jill sent us this picture tonight right before we were going to bed.

 

 



10-15-2018 Pictures

1. Our cute zone at the temple this morning

2. We had to take a picture with the snow because it was my comps first time seeing it

3. All 4 districts before the oldest district left

4. Us with the oldest Jiemeis the night they left