Yesterday, we got a wonderful call and email from Robert and Joy Rios. They are the proud parents of Elder Ryan Rios – Elder Bellomy's training companion.
From Elder Bellomy's email, it was clear that he has a great 'trainer.' The contact from Robert and Joy confirmed that fact.
Elder Rios is from Highland, Utah. (I think I remember that correctly.) He is also the District Leader over ten companionships. He has been on his mission for over a year. He and Elder Bellomy have a lot in common. They both enjoy music, play instruments, and are interested in accounting careers. Robert said that Elder Rios told them in his email home that Elder Bellomy is a hard worker and a good missionary. Being the companion to a District Leader has the added benefit that Elder Bellomy will get to see and experience different areas, situations, and missionaries in his first area. The district is close enough to the city that they have several Houston landmarks within the district. Susan (Elder Bellomy's Mom) is very pleased that Elder Rios is such a good guy and that his first area and companion is shaping up to prepare him well for his entire mission.
The Rios' also included some photos of the missionary apartment. I must say that it looks better than I thought it would...and nicer than almost all of my apartments. (You know that I slept in the snow without blankets on my pioneer-era mission.) Here is what the place looks like.
We want to thank the Rioses for having such a great son and missionary. We appreciate the contact and photos from them. We're thankful for the kind things they have been doing for Andrew...even praying for him before they knew who their son would be training. Elder Rios is in our family's prayers as well.
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