MTC update: News from Elder Bellomy has been all good. We even had a chance to talk to him today while he was at the airport in Salt Lake City waiting for his flight.
First news from Elder Bellomy's last letter. We got an email late last week. He was excited and loving the MTC. He told us that he was studying as much as eight hours straight and keeping up and attentive. (WOW!!!) He and his district were so excited to hear Elder Holland of the Quorum of the Apostles speak that they skipped dinner to get a seat in the auditorium. He was excited and ready to get to the mission field
On the road to Texas. Today is the day that Elder Bellomy arrived in the 'Mission Field."
Today, around 9:30 I got the call from him at the air port. It was great to hear his voice. He sounds happy and content. He said he really enjoyed the MTC and said that he told one of the trainers after two days that he couldn't understand why anyone would leave. He really enjoys teaching the missionary discussions and feels the spirit when he is doing them. He is a little nervous that he doesn't know them better, but is ready to teach. 
Fat and Sassy: Elder Bellomy said that he didn't eat too much the first couple of days because he was nervous...happy...but nervous. But once he was acclimated to the MTC, he chowed down. He says he gained SEVEN POUNDS in less than three weeks at the MTC. His favorite meal is the Fiesta Chicken with mashed potatoes.
Apparently, prep days at the MTC are very efficient...and short. You have a regular day until lunch. Then you go to the temple and do laundry you don't really have time to do anything else. In a display of genius efficiency, the MTC puts the computers for writing emails home in the Laundromat. That way, the missionaries can do emails while they wait for the laundry to get done.
Elder Bellomy's travel companion is Elder Oliver. He was really excited because he and Elder Oliver were room mates and have so much in common. Having a great elder like that helped Elder Bellomy adapt to the whole MTC routine.
I can't help but wonder where and what Elder Bellomy is doing right this moment. He is actually in Texas...and is starting the real part of his mission. Send good thoughts and prayers his way.
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