Wax on...wax off....

Well, this is it...we are 1 week and 5 days away until Randy leaves the MTC and heads to Kobe Japan...Whew! I'm amazed at all the hard work he has put into preparing to teach. He says his goal for the rest of this month it to be speaking only Japanese until he leaves to the airport. I can tell by his letter that the excitement and reality has set in.

Randy's older brother Bobby wrote him a letter entitled "wax on...wax off.." (from karate kid)....I had to laugh so hard when I saw that knowing what Randy's reaction would be. Bobby pictured him sitting at his computer and all of the sudden busting out laughing (really loudly because he has a loud laugh).

Here is his letter, enjoy:

Dear Mother, Father, Brothers, Sisters, and Friends all around

First I'd like to say the enter button actually works finally. XD It makes me happy. Anyway, the final countdown is coming down. 1 week 6 days. I'll be able to call once I get to the airport, But it'll be at like 4 in the morning, so if I can get Dad's Cellphone number in the next email (Which will be my last time to check email here, unless you send mail) that would be nice. Anyway, I get travel plans this friday so I'll know the exact times and everything next week and I'll let everyone know the plans. I'll probably just call Mom and Dad though, as that's the rules anyway.

My Japanese is comingly along great, especially because I've had so much help from the lord. There is no way I could have learned this much this fast anywhere else. I've been talking with Elder Tsushima from Sapporo a lot and it's fun to try and understand and speak to the Japanese Natives. But apparently they say my Japanese is very good. My current goal is to speak entirely in Japanese for the remainder of my stay in the MTC. It's difficult to do, but it's so much fun. Please forgive me if a random Japanese word pops in, because I think I might start forgetting English when I get there. At least, that's my plan.

HAHA!! Alex, try again, cause we go at about 2 on tuesday and on sunday we go for our "Yard Walk" (temple walk) at around 4ish. BUT!!! It's not like much would happen, all I get to do is say: "Hey, It's good to see you." Shake your hand an leave. Rules are rules.

I meant to send you a letter Gypsy but I forgot to send it out, I will today I PROMISE!!!

Well, I'm not sure what to write, I mean, I'm so into this routine now that nothing is ever new. I can't really remember anything anyway everything is blurring together. I'm afraid that These next 2 years are going to fly by far to fast. I absolutely love it here, and it's by far the best thing I've ever done. I can't wait to get to Japan, to teach the people and to bring them Joy and Happiness.

3 Nephi 5:13 "I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, The Son of God. And I have been called to bring unto all the people the Gospel that they might have Everlasting Life"

It's not exact but it's the closest thing I can do from memory. But that's my scripture for this week. It just reminds me of my duty and purpose here. If you want some good reading about missionary work read Alma 26.

There isn't anything else I need mother, just make sure to send me pictures with the next package. Since I don't have any except of Hannah and Tavie and Aunt Jean. I'll let you know everything else next week, but try to send most of it before next tuesday so that I can find out if there is anything else I need and mail you. The 29th, is the day I leave and I get a 13 hour flight to japan and then I'll be 16 hours ahead of Utah Time. There goes a day for a whole 2 years. xD It's so exicting. I've dreamed of this day for the past 19 years and it's finally here. It's time for me to go out and serve. Of course I'm nervous, I've never been a very good speaker, but I know that There are people waiting for me to teach them. That the Lord has prepared specific people for me to teach. I won't miss any opportunity to teach. I've recently thought back to your story of conversion mother and thought about how those two missionaries taught you. I'm so grateful for them, because if they hadn't taught you, hadn't brought you the Gospel, I wouldn't be here, I wouldn't be as happy as I am now. I am also very grateful for you Mother, and Father, for the great example you have been to me. I love you both and want to remind you that you are the greatest parent's I could have ever asked for.

With Much Love
Randall K.K. Tateishi Choro