First P-day in the field.

This is my first P-day out of the MTC! I am in the YSA ward on campus at The University of Oregon. Go Ducks! We had a baptism yesterday it was so great! Her name is Mariah and she was really prepared. So Friday night we were tracting and ran into a Chinese guy carring a big pink box. We chased him down and took the box from him and carried it up the hill and he was grateful so we talked for a minute and he was interested in learning more about the church so we set up a lesson with him the next day and that next day was my first lesson on the restoration of the gospel and i recited joseph smiths first vision and we committed him to be baptised October 27th!!! The spirit is Awesome! at Mariah's baptism we taught the same lesson but according to Mariah and how she felt and her connection with Heavenly Father and it was incredible. I did Joseph Smiths first vision again and the spirit was thick in the air and it was dead silent in that crowded room and afterward a former general authority came up to my companion sister hancock and i and told us that we gave a perfect lesson (his last name was Shultz). I am doing the best I can and striving to fulfill my purpose! I love you Mom with all my heart! I think of you always! 

Love, Sister Hillner 

PS Mema is with me in the field <3 br="">

Sister Hillner with the mission president and his wife.

First pictures from the mission field.

Sister Hillner arrived in the mission field today!

We got a call today September 25, at 9:10am from Sister Hillner.  She was at the Salt Lake International Airport awaiting her flight to Eugene Oregon.  Her whole family got to talk with her briefly thanks to technology and three way calls.  She sounded great and ready to serve. She said it was very interesting getting to the airport.  I can just imagin the sight...six or so missionaries with at least three suitcases each walking from shuttle, to train, to bus, to airport. She was sooo happy to have received the luggage caddy from mom on Monday and said it really helped- make a note of that all you someday to be missionaries...Get A Luggage Hook/Caddy! 

Today we got the first P-day email.

Mom!!! I am having a great time! Thank you sooo much for the package, I was beginning to wonder if y'all had forgotten me ;) just kidding, but it really really REALLY made my day. However, you forgot the luggage clip thingy and I REALLY need it. Please?  And what does TTAFATDAT stand for? because I read it like, ta ta a fat dat and was really confused. I miss chatting with you too!!! the most frustrating thing about being here is we have NO time to write. They keep us really busy. But it is soooooo awesome! my district is great! There are 3 elders and 4 sisters. We get along perfectly actually, I was so concerned about getting along with my companion and it isnt even a problem. My time management skills have greatly improved, they have to be good because my companion is like me except 10 inches shorter. I LOVE her. I had a breakdown in class the other day, apparently it is a lot harder for me to ALWAYS be around people then I anticipated... I really enjoy showers for that reason. But she helped me through it. Apparently anxiety attacks are not uncommon in the MTC. I have been called as the Branch Music Organizer (or something like that) I was singing all day the first few days I was here because I missed music so much and so I guess they thought that would be a good calling for me. We have had problems with ants twice so far so thank you for not sending homemade goods. I love You! I am learning soooo much! Thank you for letting Tucker come over, I know he really really enjoyed and appreciated it. I will write again as soon as possible but our P-day is Wednesday and we leave next Wednesday morning so I am not sure when I will have time to write again but they said we are allowed to call our family in the airport while waiting for our flight so if I am able I will try to phone. Please just make sure you are around the phone Wednesday morning. I love You!

Missing you tons, Your Missionary,

Sister Hallie Hillner

It's official she's in the MTC.

Sister Hillner entered the MTC at 1:00 today.  It was great there were no tears and a lot of smiles, and she was EARLY!!!

Hallie is in Provo getting ready.

Set apart and ready to go share the message of Our Redeemer.

On the way to the airport headed to Utah.

 Getting a little sleep on the plane.