We (James's family) were able to talk to James on the morning of Monday, December 15th as he was about to board the plane for Japan!  He sounded wonderful and so excited.  We can't wait to get our first email from him, and to hear where he is and with whom! :)



Tuesday, December 16th, we received the following from the Tokyo mission:

Dear Parents,

We just want to send you a quick note to let you know that your missionary arrived safely in Japan last evening.  President met them at the airport, fed them, visited shortly, and then sent them all to bed for a much needed rest.

Today they will receive training and will soon meet their new companions who have been chosen to train them.  We will take pictures at that time, and within a few days you will receive another email with these pictures attached, and our mailing address.

Thank you for entrusting your missionary to us in the great Japan Tokyo Mission.  We so appreciate all you have done to get these missionaries to this point in their lives!

Sister Rosemarie Evans

Japan Tokyo Mission Secretary

On Thursday, December 18th we received the following 2 photographs from the mission home, but there were no accompanying explanations.  I believe the quilt was made by Sister Budge, and every one of their missionaries signs it.  James is, I believe, pointing to his signature on the quilt.  The other photo includes James in the center of the very back row.  The Budges are in the front row, center.  We have no idea who everyone else is.  We are guessing the new missionaries and their companions.  This makes us wonder if James might be in a threesome right now?  We can't wait to know details! :)

We love you Calhoun Choro!!