November 21, 2017

WEEK 4 – CALIFORNIA

Hey Everyone!

I hope everyone is doing awesome! I made it to the field this past Wednesday and it has been pretty cool. Leaving the MTC was honestly super hard because it was such a great experience! All my friends that I made there are now some of my greatest and closest friends. I know we'll never forget each other and hopefully we will all stay in touch!

Our flight was supposed to leave at 4:50, but it got delayed an hour and a half so we didn't end up leaving Salt Lake until 6:30! It was so weird being outside of the MTC…. in the real world!  We had Cafe Rio in the airport and it was freaking amazing! Especially after 3 weeks of cafeteria food! We got to Sacramento at about 7:00 and went to In-N-Out, so that was another bonus! We ended up staying at a hotel which I thought was super weird, but whatever.

Thursday, I met my companion. His name is Elder Dixon and he is from Ogden.  He's pretty sweet and I just happen to be his final companion. I'm in the Roseville 1st Ward. They are so totally awesome and the Bishop is in love with me and Elder Dixon! He is seriously one of the funniest guys I have ever met! The members are really friendly.  I am excited to get to know them better.

This week has honestly been super fun, but it has also been one of the hardest weeks of my life. I don't like biking everywhere and I just do not like contacting. I don't feel confident yet and I'm honestly too shy and scared to walk up and talk to people! But I know that as long as I rely on Christ and pray a lot, I can overcome these fears and strengthen these weaknesses I have. That is why I am out here, to grow as I learn to share the gospel with others. Through Christ, all things are possible. I am grateful for this experience!

 Anyways, I love and miss you so much! I'd love to hear from you!  I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving.  We have a lot to be grateful for!

Elder Schneiter