"The race that is set before us."

Why do I love The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints so much? It really is quite simple. It's perfect!  It makes me so happy and I always find comfort in it. Yesterday I came across a few comforting things that stuck with me.

"...Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us." ~ Hebrews 12:1

 Another great quote is from an article in the May Ensign of 1994. This one, I believe, is the simplest truth there is to know. "Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live, and they are in charge of this world. They know me. They love me. They have a plan for my future. I will obey the commandments, work hard, and trust in their plan. (Here it is...) Sooner or later, everything will be okay." Ah I love it! Do what is right and everything will turn out okay. Now that is happy.

Well before any readers get worried, life is good! I haven't had any tragic moments or anything, I just love that when my trials do come that I have something to find comfort in. Ok the end!

At the close of 2011...

So I haven't updated in a while but boy, life has been treating me right! I ended my first semester of college with the grades I wanted and worked so hard for. All my cousins came in to town for Thanksgiving. You get a bunch of Salcidos together and it is a party! I was able to go over to the Rogers' house and skype with Elder Rogers for a bit on Christmas day, and my break was just grand. 

Why was my break so fantastic? Well the best part was spending time with ALL the people I love. And nothing makes me happier than having every one of my siblings and my little nephews in town. Oh and another boy is on his way! Surprised? You shouldn't be. I got to snowboard (for the first time in 5 years...) and try snow shoeing for the first time. It was definitely an adventure and I ended up really liking it! Yep 2011 was a great year and I have a feeling 2012 will be a fabulous one as well. Some pictures? Why of course.

 We are cousins. And best friends.