Too much snow!!!

Training

Back to the basics. I'll be getting on a train tonight to Bucuresti and staying for who knows how long. I'll be getting the coolest companion probably on my mission...just don't know his name yet. He is almost in the country. Getting here tonight. He is going to love me and I am going to love him. We are going to learn a lot and see so many miracles.

I love you all. Take care of all of you. I love you Arad and the people here. I'll see you again.

-Elder Schroedter

Big Snow!

This past week just flew by. I can't believe we are already into the month of February. Today outside it is snowing! Craziness. I thought we had escaped the snow, but three days into February it just came down more than it had a right to. This past week we went on an exchange with the Elders in Oradea and actually with both companionships. I had awesome exchanges with both of them and I enjoyed taking them back here to Arad and doing work. Lots of driving but it was all worth it. I went with Elder Jensen Wednesday and Elder Cox Thursday, both awesome missionaries. Thursday night we drove back up to the Oradea, stayed the night there and got multiple warnings and calls from the Assistants, President, and some members in Arad (that actually I called) to be careful on Friday. One of the members told me that on the news they said that this storm coming in is like the biggest since the 70s. And Friday morning, right when we woke up without showers we drove back to Arad. And driving into Arad, the snow had started! Luckily we had no problems at all and we got home in safety. All Friday it snowed. All of Saturday - surprised English students showed up. Sunday we had a good turnout at church despite all the snow. I was pleasantly surprised. And then today so far it's been snowing all morning. It's below freezing and it's still snowing pretty good. And it doesnt' show signs of melting anytime soon. But it's been awesome to push cars out of the snow. Before english we brushed some cars on our street just to come back later that day to see them all covered again. I think we brushed off the car 3 times and once again a good 5 inches was covering it. SO MUCH SNOW. And a funny phrase they'll say here in Romania and I love talking to taxi drivers saying outside it's a big snow. "Afara e zapada mare!" Not too sure that translates as smooth as it's supposed to, but that's ok. I understand.
I love the snow. Winter. Freezing temperatures. Lots of fun. It's great being with the best companion ever. We enjoy the work together and we are working hard and finally have some people to teach. Still working on simply building up the members' faith and testimonies. I love the members here in Arad and have grown so close to them. Next week is transfers and it'll be tough if I have to leave next week, but it happens. This is it. It's life.
I love to read from the scriptures and learn every single day more and more about life. I love giving service. I always feel better and happy afterwards.
I love my family and friends. Thanks to all for the support and love. Take care and don't freeze like me.

And Happy Birthday Sora McFadden! February 1st. Probably the best cake ever that me and Elder Jensen made with the help of a neighbor. va iubesc.
viscol mare.