Mission accomplished!

Elder Andrew Paul Bellomy arrived last night right on schedule. It was great to watch him walk out of the terminal. Hugs and tears all around.

Andrew was a little shell shocked. He is making the rapid transition to regular life.

We met with President Morris, our Stake President. He interviewed Elder Bellomy and released him. It was a wonderful experience. Andrew cried when President Morris read a letter about him addressed to President Morris. Then the moment came. President Morris formally, and honorably,  released Elder Bellomy from his service as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He asked that Eldrew take off his missionary badge. With tears in his eyes, Eldrew...now Andrew took off the badge and slipped it into his pocket.

Mission accomplished!

Here are a few photos from the evening. Click to enlarge: